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Join us for a special lecture recital of improvised experimental music at UCD on Monday, 2 December 2024, at 6pm, in The Trapdoor, Newman Building. This event features the renowned Quatuor Bozzini, visiting from Montréal, and Dr. Seán Clancy, Assistant Professor and Ad Astra Fellow in the UCD School of Music.

This unique collaboration is part of a residency made possible by the Craig Dobbin Legacy Scholarship awarded to Clemens Merkel, a member of Quatuor Bozzini. During their time at UCD, Clemens and the quartet have been working with Dr. Clancy on a project entitled “Sharing a Practice Research Methodology Through Collaborative Creative Praxis”.

The recital will showcase their innovative approaches to collaboration, inspired by the work of visual artist Sol LeWitt, and will culminate in a captivating performance for string quartet and electronics.

📅 Date: Monday, 2 December 2024
⏰ Time: 6pm
📍 Venue: The Trapdoor, LG Floor, Newman Building, UCD

This event is free to attend, but RSVP is essential by Friday, 29 November, to sean.l.clancy@ucd.ie.

The Craig Dobbin Legacy Scholarships, established in partnership with the UCD Centre for Canadian Studies, UCD’s College of Arts and Humanities, and the Ireland Canada University Foundation, enable remarkable individuals like Clemens Merkel to engage in cultural and academic exchanges that strengthen the connections between Canada and Ireland.

Don’t miss this inspiring evening celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the enduring ties between our two nations!