Beth McNinch discusses her move to Ireland, founding Musici Ireland, and their initial project, “A Mother's Voice.” She also mentions the upcoming premiere of her new piece, “Chronically Hopeful,” at the Rainy Days festival this year. Beth touches on themes such as unseen illness, women's roles, and the motivations behind her musical pursuits and projects.

World Premiere of Chronically Hopeful Philharmonie Luxembourg 22 November 2025, 2.15pm World Premiere of Chronically Hopeful at Rainy Days Festival

Website Links:

https://www.musici.ie/

https://bethmcninch.com/

Instagram: @musici_ireland @bethviola

Video links to Mentioned work:

A Mother's Voice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z2d4l3Vz4Y

Deeds Not Words Dance Film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWqe_RkPrCY

Icelandic Improv Cohort

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5c-c4jlnKK9ipekbmvVS854DziYep6A

Chronically Hopeful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0VdoGbqCrQ

Earthrise Album

https://www.musici.ie/albums/

This podcast is a cooperation with rainy days festival Philharmonie Luxembourg.

Festival and tickets:

www.rainydays.lu

www.irenekurka.de

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www.nmz.de