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Dublin Guitar Quartet

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Member Since: 2/5/2006
Band Website: dublinguitarquartet.net
Band Members: Brian Bolger, Pat Brunnock, Cian O Hara and Michael O'Toole
Influences: Sample RepertoireCuban Landscape with Rain, Cuban Landscape with Rumba and Toccata by Leo Brouwer. String Quartet No.3 Mishima, String Quartet No.2 Company and Piece in the Shape of a Square by Philip Glass. Summa by Arvo Part. Quasi una Fantasia by Henryk Gorecki. Soundscapes over Landscapes by The Redneck Manifesto.Chimurenga by David Flynn. String Quartet No.1 (White Man Sleeps) and Four Guitars by Kevin Volans. Weak by Brian Bolger. Filament of Memory by John Mac Laughlan. Electric Counterpoint, Nagoya Guitars and Triple Quartet by Steve Reich. Three Pieces for String Quartet No.1 by Igor Stravinsky. Changing The Guard by Nikita Koskin. Uncle Meat by Frank Zappa. Tilt by Donnacha Dennehey.
Sounds Like: Buy the Album Here
Record Label: Greyslate
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

People who brought over Philip Glass, Arvo Part and Terry Riley are bringing over John Tavener

The Louth Contemporary Music Society have bagged another legendary minimalist composer. The John Tavener festival next month follows on from the Terry Riley, Arvo Part and Philip Glass gigs. The Su...
Posted by Dublin Guitar Quartet on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:21:00 PST

Philip Glass Concert/Rehearsal photos

We've posted some photos of our concert with Philip Glass. Funniest caption gets half a breakfast roll.
Posted by Dublin Guitar Quartet on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:33:00 PST

Company Philip Glass Mp3 uploaded

In advance of our gig with Philip Glass, Ioana Petcu Colon and Gerard McChyrstal we've uploaded a live recording of some of the pieces we'll be playing on the night. Have a listen why not?
Posted by Dublin Guitar Quartet on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:07:00 PST

Jeff Martin DGQ remix

Not just because we're on it but we totally recommend Jeff's new disc. Recon its a unique recording considering the people involved. We're proud to be included. Its a shame we couldn't get Aidan Walsh...
Posted by Dublin Guitar Quartet on Mon, 26 May 2008 08:39:00 PST

Philip Glass performing in Ireland (with DGQ support)!!

We are honored to be taking part in a rare Philip Glass concert this summer. The Louth Contemporary Music Society concert will include a solo performance by Philip Glass of his Etudes. This concert wi...
Posted by Dublin Guitar Quartet on Fri, 09 May 2008 11:33:00 PST