Seóirse
Bodley
“Over a period of six decades, Seóirse Bodley has established himself as one of Ireland’s best-known composers.”
Gareth Cox, Seóirse Bodley (Field Day Publications, 2010)
Biography
Read a short biographical overview about Seóirse’s career and life, available in English and Irish.
Life and Legacy
Born in 1933, Seóirse Bodley is widely acknowledged as one of the most important composers of 20th century art music in Ireland. Bodley was the recipient of numerous highly distinguished commissions in Ireland and abroad.
Work and compositions
Bodley has been described as a chameleon composer because of his eclecticism and evolution of contrasting styles across a long compositional career of almost 70 years. Read about his work and compositions, also his international and public life.
Select Discography
including Symphonies nos 1–5 performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Symphony no.1 and A Small White Cloud Drifts over Ireland
Media
View performances of Bodley’s works such as Nocturne of the Self-Evident Presence, Love Song, along with audio recordings.
Catalogue of Compositions
Influences on Bodley’s compositions include a range of musical styles from the European avant-garde to Irish traditional music. His music has been broadcast and performed in North America, across Europe, in Australia, China and Japan.