James Joyce ( 1882 – 1941) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, and poet. He contributed to the modernist avant-garde and is regarded as one of the most influential and important authors of the 20th century.
Joyce is best known for Ulysses (1922), a landmark and beloved work in which the episodes of Homer's Odyssey are paralleled in an array of contrasting literary styles, perhaps most prominent among these the stream of consciousness technique he utilised exquisitely with Episode 18 Penelope - Molly Bloom's Soliloquy.
Aedín Moloney is an actress and producer with a extensive body of work in Theatre, Television, Audio and Film. She is the founder and producing artistic director of New York's Fallen Angel Theatre Company, dedicated to works by Irish and British women writers. Her deep love affair with Ulysses and Molly Bloom began as a girl and Aedín has made it a lifetime study. She has finally brought to fruition her vision to incorporate music into her performance, as an extension of Molly Bloom's inner world. She looks forward to performing Molly in NYC later this year. She is very honored and grateful to have her beloved father, Paddy Moloney collaborate with her. She is proud and thrilled to present her interpretation of Molly Bloom. www.aedinmoloney.com
Paddy Moloney is the founder and leader of six-time Grammy award winners, The Chieftains. He is known the world over, not only for his innovative and ground breaking work in traditional Irish music but as a pioneering force behind the exploration of Celtic culture and its history throughout the world. Paddy Moloney has been an Irish cultural ambassador for over 50 years.
Paddy has composed, arranged and produced numerous film scores, including his arrangements on Barry Lyndon, which led to an Academy Award. He has been and continues to be a musical mentor for many of the world's greatest artists and is universally loved, admired and respected. www.thechieftains.com
Special Guest Musicians
Carlos Nunez
Carlos Nunez
Triona Marshall
Pancho Alvarez
Redmond O'Toole
Xurxo Nunez
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ALLEN TOWBIN has been working in the music and audio production worlds for over 20 years, bringing cutting edge creativity and technical expertise to all his projects. Since 2000 he has run Maze Studios. As Head Producer/Engineer and Lead Composer, he is responsible for all sound design, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering in addition to his roles producing artists and composing for TV, film and the web. Most recently Allen has been on tour with Dead and Co, the current version of the Grateful Dead featuring John Mayer, as a music producer and technical consultant for Dead drummer Mickey Hart. http://www.mazenyc.com/
Brian Masterson - The universally recognized Windmill Lane Recording Studios opened in 1978 with Pioneering sound engineer and producer, Brian Masterson at its helm. Among many great musical legends, Brian first worked with Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains soon after Windmill opened its doors. That first recording was actually a 30-second piece of music for a Guinness TV advertisement. He has recorded 28 albums and at least 6 film scores with these amazing musicians. Highlights of his time with The Chieftains include the tour of China in 1983.
EILEEN CONNOLLY is a freelance artist from Brooklyn. She has exhibited at Brooklyn Waterfront Arts Coalition, Rockefeller Plaza/New York Cow Parade, and has designed book covers for Samuel French, Perfect Crime Books, and Greenpoint Press. Eileen is also a theatrical designer of costumes, props and graphics. http://www.daughterofthewaves.com/
