The album will be launched with a pretty cool interactive art exhibition.
John Spillane will share his most artistically ambitious work to date: Fíoruisce – The Legend
of the Lough, on Friday 13 th September 2024. The concept album, to be released on double
CD and digital, features John alongside a stellar cast of collaborators: Ríoghnach Connolly,
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Niamh Farrell, Nell Ní Chróinín, and more.
Today, Spillane shares the opening track from the 2-hour folk opera, ‘Réamhcheol/Overture’,
featuring Niamh Farrell and Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin on vocals. Accompanying the release is a striking video directed and edited by Aldoc Productions, starring Nigel Grufferty: https://youtu.be/4ISxT-t932A?si=JlL-GA5prG7amax9
Speaking about the piece, John says:
“It’s hugely exciting to soon be releasing my Gaelic Folk Opera “Fíoruisce – The Legend of the
Lough” and this opening track of the work is the perfect way to do it. Featuring the stunning
vocals of Niamh Farrell and Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, this song sets the scene for the great
drama to come later in the fairytale. We had a great day shooting the video at the Lough itself.
“I love working with Al, he puts so much care into his craft and the results are always beautiful. There was a nice community feeling on the day, not only did we get the naomhóg from Pádraig Ó Duinnín and the fabulous costumes from Geata Arts, we were also joined by the regulars of the Lough who cheered us on from behind the scenes.”
John Spillane launches Fíoruisce – The Legend of the Lough by unveiling a site-
responsive art exhibition by artist Megan Clancy at The Lough in Cork City, 4pm Sunday
15th September, followed by a listening party at MTU Cork School of Music.
Admission is free however booking is essential. Book via Eventbrite here, and the album will be available on CD and digital, Friday, 13th September.