Biography

Patrick Cassidy: A renowned Irish composer of great distinction and reputation, came to prominence with the release of the Children of Lir (a setting of the great Legend) the first major symphonic work written in the Irish language. Recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and Choir, it remained at Number One in the Irish Classical Charts for over a year. The BBC subsequently produced a documentary about the composer and this work.

Famine Remembrance was commissioned to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Great Hunger in Ireland. It received its premiere on March 10, 1996 at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, to a distinguished audience of politicians, dignitaries and celebrities. The narration was read by actress Angelica Huston. The work has been performed throughout the US, and on several occasions to raise funds for various charities. In June 2007, Famine Remembrance was performed at the opening of Toronto’s Ireland Park, the Irish Famine Memorial with the President of Ireland as special guest.

Patrick Cassidy resides in Los Angeles where in addition to his concert work he scores and collaborates on film and documentary projects. Notable credits include Hannibal, Veronica Guerin, Confessions of a Burning Man, Salem’s Lot, King Arthur, Layer Cake, Che Guevara, Ashes and Snow, Kingdom of Heaven, The Front Line, L'Aviatore.