Media
View performance videos of Bodley’s works such as Nocturne of the Self-Evident Presence, Love Song, along with audio recordings.
Seóirse Bodley, 'Islands' for solo guitar (2006)
Islands is Seóirse Bodley’s first solo guitar composition (2006). It is a virtuoso modernist solo guitar work composed for the classical guitarist, John Feeley. Although challenging, it is a very integrated twenty-first century guitar work that intellectually, musically, and technically, is deeply rewarding to perform. On first hearing, Islands typically transcends an audience’s horizon of expectations of what a modernist guitar work can be; the more one plays, the more one listens, a deep appreciation and fascination with Islands’ enigmas emerges. This memorial performance was recorded by John Feeley to mark the composer's birthday on 4 April 2026.
String Quartet No. 4 (2006)
String Quartet No. 4 Strings in the earth and air: 1. Adagio 2. Allegro. Performed by the Esposito Quartet Birr Theatre and Arts Centre, 24th October 2025
Seóirse Bodley, 'Prelude, Toccata and Epilogue' (1963)
Performed by Colman Pearce at the Bodley: Retrospective Concert curated by the conductor in loving memory of his lifelong colleague and friend, Hugh Lane Gallery, 1 June 2025.
Seóirse Bodley, Sonata for Violin and Piano (1959)
Composed when the composer was living in Stuttgart received its first performance as a radio broadcast on Radio Éireann in March 1959 Margaret Hynes was violinist of this premiere, accompanied by Seóirse Bodley, pianist. This performance by Gillian Williams (violin) and Colman Pearce, Hugh Lane Gallery (2025), is released as a tribute on 17 November 2025, two years after the composer's death.
'Remember Me' (2011)
Premiered by Gavin Ring, National Concert Hall (2012). Performance by Gavan Ring and Laïla Barna (piano), Wigmore Hall 2013, released as a tribute on 18 November 2023, the day after the composer's death.
Sylvia O’Brien soprano and Isabelle O’Connell piano
A tribute to Seóirse Bodley. Filmed from the sculpture hall of the Hugh Lane Gallery 16th April 2023.
75th Birthday Concert
A short video excerpt and interview taken from a concert given by composer Seóirse Bodley and soprano Sylvia O’Brien at the Hugh Lane Gallery on 20 April 2008 on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
Interview with Seóirse Bodley
A short video interview recorded after a concert given by composer Seóirse Bodley and soprano Sylvia O’Brien at the Hugh Lane Gallery on 20 April 2008 on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
‘Nocturne of the Self-Evident Presence’
The Mornington Singers conducted by Orla Flanagan at the Fleischmann International Trophy Competition, 30th April 2011.
‘Love Song’
Anne-Marie O’Farrell presents a programme of Irish harp music from St Philip’s Church, Milltown, as part of Summer Music at Sandford 2021. 10.24–14.45: Bodley, ‘Love Song’ Harp Processional
‘Music for Strings’
The Luminosa String Orchestra led by Paul Ezergailis and conducted by Sinéad Hayes. Recorded live at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway on 15th September 2023.
Aylish Kerrigan (mezzo soprano) Birthday Tribute
Performed and recorded by Aylish Kerrigan (mezzo soprano) in Stuttgart, sixty-six years after Seóirse moved there as student and professional composer. In the 1980s and 1990s, Dr Kerrigan gave numerous recitals with the composer in Ireland, Germany and Spain. She arranged this birthday celebration to honour him.