Denise Kelly facts for kids
Denise Kelly is a talented Irish musician. She plays the harp and also writes her own music. She was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on April 24, 1954.
About Denise Kelly
Denise Kelly is a well-known harpist and composer from Ireland. She has created many beautiful pieces of music.
Early Life and Education
Denise grew up in Belfast, which is in Northern Ireland. She loved music from a young age. She went to special schools to learn more about music. First, she studied at the Royal Irish Academy. Then, she went to Trinity College in Dublin, where she earned a Master of Music degree. This means she studied music at a very high level.
She learned how to compose music from two great teachers: Robert Barclay Wilson and James Wilson. She also traveled to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. There, she learned more about playing the harp and composing from a famous harpist named Sidonie Goossens.
Her Musical Creations
Denise Kelly has written many different kinds of musical pieces. Here are some of her selected works:
- Helas mon Dieu (1974): This piece is for a mezzo-soprano singer, a flute, and a harp.
- Journey of a Soul (1977): This music is for a voice and a harp. It uses words from the famous writer James Joyce.
- Dialog to Unity (1978): This piece is for a flute, a harp, and a string quartet (which is a group of four string instruments).
- Idle Dreams (1980): This is another piece for a mezzo-soprano singer, a flute, and a harp.
- Soundings (1984): This music is written for a cello and a harp.
