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William Michael Joseph Whelan (born 22 May 1950) is an Irish composer and musician. He is best known for composing a piece for the interval of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest . The result, " Riverdance ", was a seven-minute piece of original music accompanying a new take on traditional Irish stepdance that became a full-length stage production ...
Bill Whelan is an award winning composer and producer based in Co. Galway, Ireland. He composes music for theatre, film, television and orchestra. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Music and is best known for his Grammy Award winning score Riverdance.
4 days ago · Bill Whelan: 'The engagement with the music is as passionate as ever, but the interpretation is fresh and new.' Having made his home in Roundstone, Co Galway, Whelan relishes the vibrant musical ...
Bill Whelan has composed music for theatre, film and orchestra. His 1997 Grammy Award winning music Riverdance continues to be performed around the world and the show is about to embark on a 25th anniversary tour of the United States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Dec 5, 2019 · Music video by Bill Whelan performing Riverdance (Audio). © 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.http://vevo.ly/DRLnEx.
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The Road to Riverdance by Bill Whelan is a skilfully attuned record of one of Ireland’s most famous and influential composers. Riverdance exploded across the stage at Dublin’s Point Theatre one spring evening in 1994 during a seven-minute interval of the Eurovision Song Contest hosted by Ireland.
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Nov 30, 2022 · The composer and producer of Riverdance recounts his life and career in music, from his childhood in Limerick to his Eurovision success and beyond. The book covers his collaborations with artists like Kate Bush, Van Morrison and U2, as well as his struggles with alcoholism.
