Irish life and lore : Cork City Fleischmann Collection. No. 17 : with Seoirse Bodley [sound recording] / recordings compiled by Maurice O'Keeffe.
Contributor(s): O'Keeffe, Maurice [recordist, interviewer]
| Bodley, Seóirse [Interviewee].
Material type: 
SoundSeries: Irish life and lore series: v 17.Publisher: Tralee : Maurice O'Keeffe, 2009Copyright date: ©2009Description: 1 audio disc (56:17 mins) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Content type: spoken word Media type: audio Carrier type: audio discOther title: Cork City Fleischmann Collection : Seoirse Bodley [Portion of title] | Seoirse Bodley.Subject(s): University College, Dublin | Raidió Teilifís Éireann | Composers -- Ireland -- Biography | Music teachers -- Ireland -- Biography | Music -- Ireland -- 20th centuryDDC classification: CD_FL_17 Summary: Seoirse Bodley was recorded at his home in Dublin. He recalls his schooldays and his initial introduction to music. He was taught to play the mandolin by his father, who was a huge influence on his young life. He was always fascinated by the sounds of various instruments, and would regularly be found at Piggotts in Dublin, who had a system of hiring out musical instruments. He studied at UCD for his B. Mus. Degree, and in 1955 he left for Germany to continue his musical studies. From 1957–1959 he was based in Stuttgart, where he studied piano, composition and conducting. He was appointed part-time music lecturer in UCD once his studies in Germany were completed, and he discusses his long career there. His inspiration for his own compositions is discussed, his work for RTÉ, and the highlights such as his composition played at the opening of the new National Concert Hall. He has fond memories of his association with Aloys Fleischmann and is proud of the fact that Aloys was an admirer of his work.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reference | MTU Cork School of Music Library CD | CD_FL_17 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 00207990 | |
| Reference | MTU Cork School of Music Library CD | CD_FL_17 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 00207989 |
A musician and composer.
Seoirse Bodley was recorded at his home in Dublin. He recalls his schooldays and his initial introduction to music. He was taught to play the mandolin by his father, who was a huge influence on his young life. He was always fascinated by the sounds of various instruments, and would regularly be found at Piggotts in Dublin, who had a system of hiring out musical instruments. He studied at UCD for his B. Mus. Degree, and in 1955 he left for Germany to continue his musical studies. From 1957–1959 he was based in Stuttgart, where he studied piano, composition and conducting. He was appointed part-time music lecturer in UCD once his studies in Germany were completed, and he discusses his long career there. His inspiration for his own compositions is discussed, his work for RTÉ, and the highlights such as his composition played at the opening of the new National Concert Hall. He has fond memories of his association with Aloys Fleischmann and is proud of the fact that Aloys was an admirer of his work.
Compact disc.
Cork City Fleischmann Collection.