Collaborating Artists Rónán Murray – Organist & Pianist Rónán Murray was born in Dublin in 1977. His early musical training was with his father, Ciarán. Subsequent organ studies with Peter Sweeney in the Dublin Conservatory of Music and Drama were complemented by masterclasses from such leading organists as James David Christie and Ben van Oosten. He is active as a freelance organist, pianist and composer. With a repertoire covering everything from traditional music and jazz piano, to classical organ music and improvisation, Rónán also writes and performs his own songs. He has made numerous radio and television broadcasts and is much in demand both as a solo artist and collaborator. Recent appearances include the First Cork International Pipe Organ Festival in 2005 and a performance at the organ of St. Sulpice church, Paris. Rónán has featured as musical director for many productions, especially variety concerts in venues throughout Ireland. He was a finalist in the Unisong International Competition 2004. He co-wrote and performed (with mezzo-soprano Maria de Moel) the musical theatre piece “Violating Messages: The Songs of Kurt Weil” during the 2005 Dublin Fringe Festival. In August 2006 Rónán performed a recital at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, home to one of the greatest pipe organs in the world. April 2007 saw Rónán perform in Lodz Cathedral, Poland. His debut album of songs, Reasons & Seasons was released lately. Rónán Murray is the official accompanist to the Máire Ledwith Butler Singing Studio. For more information, see www.ronanmurraymusic.com