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

Arranged and performed by Alannah Thornburgh

Composed by Conor Walsh

Produced by Cian Hamilton

Filmed & Edited by Ruth Clinton

Additional footage by Lauren Varian

To mark the fifth anniversary of Conor’s passing Alannah teamed up with producer Cian Hamilton to record The Front in Swynnerton Lodge, Navan. As fellow Swinford natives, Alannah and Conor shared a close relationship. Alannah commented:

“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.”

The single is now available on Bandcamp, Youtube and all other streaming platforms with all profits from Bandcamp being donated to the Musical Youth Foundation, who are dedicated to providing children in Ireland with a music education.