Bill Whelan has composed music extensively for theatre, film and orchestra.His 1997 Grammy Award winning music Riverdance continues to be performed as the show embarks on its 27th year of live performances. To date, 22 million people have seen Riverdance The Show live.He recently released a new studio recording of the music
Bill Whelan has composed music extensively for theatre, film and orchestra.
His 1997 Grammy Award winning music Riverdance continues to be performed as the show embarks on its 27th year of live performances. To date, 22 million people have seen Riverdance The Show live.
He recently released a new studio recording of the music from Riverdance on the Universal Records label.
His music for film includes scores for “Dancing At Lughansa” starring Meryl Streep, “Some Mother’s Son” featuring Helen Mirren and “Lamb” with Liam Neeson.
His orchestral works include:
The Seville Suite – specially commissioned for Ireland’s participation in Expo ’92
Spirit Of Mayo
The Connemara Suite
Linen & Lace
As a producer in the studio he has worked with U2, Van Morrison, Kate Bush.
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Music.
