Ailís Ní Ríain is an Irish composer. 


“...shows a voice that is independent, exploratory and quirky.” – The Irish Times 4*

“The sounds are bright, fresh and inventive…wide ranging and often provocative.” – The Guardian 4*

‘Seductively tintinnabulating […] music that dances and delights,’ – BBC Radio 3 New Music Show

A significant talent”– The Irish Times

“… her bold approach combined with ingenious imagining of musical shapes” – The Wire

“…an ideal introduction to a highly original composer, with powerful and distinctive ideas” – Musical Opinion 5*

‘The Last Time I Died is a broad demonstration of her curious and unique creative mind’ – Morning Star 4*

She works broadly in the areas of concert music, music installation, electroacoustic and music­-theatre. Her interdisiplinary approach has led to numerous collaborations with writers, dancers, performers, visual and theatre artists. 

Her musical work has been commissioned, performed and broadcast worldwide. In 2016 she was awarded the prestigious Paul Hamlyn Award for Composers and Portrait album of her work was released by NMC Recordings in 2023 receiving many favourable reviews.

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