Eimear McGeown

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Eimear McGeown
Background information
Born1983
County Armagh
GenresTraditional Irish, classical, Celtic
Occupation(s)Flautist
Instrument(s)Flute
Websitewww.eimearmcgeown.com

Eimear McGeown (born 1983) is a flautist. She utilises the styles of Irish traditional, Celtic, classical, pop/rock and creative cinematic arrangements as a versatile utility of the Irish flute and classical flute.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

McGeown was born in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on the 18th March 1983. She graduated from Trinity College of Music London in 2005 with a 1st class degree Batchelor Music (with Honors).[2] She studied the traditional Irish flute under Seamus Tansey.

Career[edit]

McGeown has recorded on PBS TV channel in the United States of America for pianist Tim Janis and performed with him at Carnegie Hall where she first made her debut.[3] Her debut album Inis was released in June 2018[4] and was launched at the Embassy of Ireland, London.[5] Her television debut was a solo performance for 'The View' on RTE.[6] She has recorded with pianist Barry Douglas on two of his Celtic Albums released on Chandos Records.[7] Both albums feature several of her own compositions which she performed with Camerata Ireland orchestra in The Kennedy Center, Washington and in Carnegie Hall, NY.[8]

McGeown has performed as a soloist in the United States of America, The Philippines, South America, South Korea, Japan, China, Russia and Europe.[9][10] This includes the 'Dave Morris’ Concerto performed in the Library of Congress Washington, D.C.[9] as well as the BBC's Last Night of The Proms[6] McGeown published a rendition of May It Be, a song co-composed and sung by Enya for the 2001 Peter Jackson movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, where McGeown played a keyless Martin Doyle C flute made of African Blackwood and is accompanied by Jonny Toman on guitar.[11]

Eimear's professional engagements have led her to record at the Abbey Road Studios and contribute to the soundtrack of 'RuneScape'.[12] Her theatrical experience includes a performance in 'Lord of the Rings' in London's West End. As a soloist, she has performed at the World SciFi Convention Concert, where she presented compositions from her album accompanied by the Worldcon Philharmonic Orchestra. Additionally, she has collaborated with the Surge Orchestra.[13]

Eimear has performed at the Sori International Music Festival in South Korea, collaborating with the Irish Memory Orchestra. Additionally, she was a featured soloist with the international choral group, 'Libera', at Tokyo’s Opera City Concert Hall.[14] She has supported Ed Sheeran and performed with Jennifer Hudson on the final of the TV show 'The Voice'[7] and on the National Television Awards.[14] She performed with the rock band 'Amsterdam' at the Glastonbury Festival and supported The Pogues at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.[15]

Awards and honours[edit]

  • McGeown was awarded the TCM Silver medal in 2006 from Trinity College of Music, London.
  • McGeown won the Clandeboye Musician of the Year in 2006.[16]
  • The President of Ireland Mary McAleese 2006, presented the Craigavon flautist Eimear McGeown with the Camerata/Accenture - Young Musician of the Year Award during the performance with Barry Douglas.[3]
  • McGeown is the recipient of the 'First Prize' for ‘Best Performer’ at the International Sir James Galway Flute Festival and the TCM Silver Medal Award.[17]
  • McGeown received an invitation by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh to attend the Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom in May 2011 in recognition of her contributions in the Performing Arts.[18]
  • She was the 'All Ireland Flute Champion' winning the title twice.[19]

Recordings[edit]

Year Title Role
2021 Irlandiani (Carina Drury) Flute
2020 Speak Up (Sion Hill) Flute
2019 Fear A Bhata (Live) (Peacock Angell) Flute
2018 Inis Irish and Classical Flute
2018 Hushabye (Hayley Westenra) Flute
2018 Sacred (Fjellheim) Flute
2016 Celtic Airs Irish Flute
2016 The Mushroom Tree (Barry Douglas) Flute
2016 Ballyvaughan Pier / The Runescape Jig / Secret Circle Reel (Barry Douglas) Flute
2016 Brendan's Air (Barry Douglas) Flute
2015 Cantus (Fjellheim) Flute
2014 Celtic Reflections Flute

References[edit]

  1. ^ www.artscouncil-ni.org; April 24, 2008.
  2. ^ Stewart, Linda (2 June 2020). "Me and my health: Flautist Eimear McGeown on her lifestyle". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Reviews: Camerata Ireland/Douglas", www.irishtimes.com; December 1, 2006.
  4. ^ Inis, towerrecords.com; accessed October 21, 2019.
  5. ^ www.dfa.ie; September 3, 2017.
  6. ^ a b McKittrick, Kelly (20 August 2015). "My people: Eimear McGeown on her special relationships". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Flautist Eimear McGeown: 'I was determined to be a recording star'". The Irish News. 19 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Flautist's career kickstarted by FirstCommunion money". The Irish News. 22 August 2013.
  9. ^ a b "Flautist Eimear McGeown: 'I was determined to be a recording star'". Irish News. 19 April 2018.
  10. ^ "Eimear McGeown". Return to London Town 2021. 22 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Eimear McGeown's Debut Album: Inis". Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Flautist Eimear McGeown hits high notes with unique first album". Belfast Telegraph. 25 April 2018.
  13. ^ "Navan in May is 'Music Town'". Meath Chronicle. 1 May 2019.
  14. ^ a b "Co Armagh flautist Eimear McGeown returns to Clandeboye". The Irish News. 10 August 2017.
  15. ^ "Irish/Classical Flute Workshop with Eimear McGeown". The Journal of Music.
  16. ^ McKee, Linda (4 July 2008). "Talented flautist's solo shows hit right note". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  17. ^ Eimear McGeown, www.irishmemoryorchestra.com; accessed June 12, 2019.
  18. ^ "Flautist Eimear McGeown: 'I was determined to be a recording star'", irishnews.com; April 19, 2018.
  19. ^ "Eimear McGeown - Wooden 'Irish' Flute/Silver Flute with Wooden Mouth-Piece/Tin Whistle". Clare Memory Orchestra. 6 June 2020.
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