A homage to the late minimalist piano composer Conor Walsh by Mayo harpist Alannah Thornburgh.

As a young musician, I was always a huge admirer of Conor’s work. Growing up in Co. Mayo, Conor and I shared similar musical styles, both heavily informed by the rural landscapes and rich heritage the west of Ireland has to offer. He was a profound influence on my musical development and his words of advice and encouragement still resonate with me today. Learning ‘The Front’ was a difficult yet deeply fulfilling challenge for me, Conor made it sound so easy, which epitomises just how great of a composer he was. I hope that I have managed to do it justice.

Filmed in Swynnerton Lodge, Navan by Ryan Hoban

Audio recording by Cian Hamilton

Editing and additional footage by Lauren Varian