Global Success for the Play “Drums and Guns” about WW1

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CONOR HANRATTY talks to Noel McGuinness about “Drums and Guns”, a production that commemorates World War 1 and the Easter Rising. It features students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and New York, the play was played in all three cities. It consists of different opinions on WW 1 and pieces of music from all over the world throughout the 20th century.

Duration: 9'37" DATE: February 26, 2016
Interviewer:Noel McGuinness
Producer:Zandra Ball
Interviewee:Conor Hanratty
Themes:Irish Life & Culture, Local Arts & Culture
Keywords:WW1, Easter Rising, Irish history, European History, Music & Dance of early 20th century
LocationDublin, London, New York Time Period:2016
Type:Sound Language:
Creator:Near FM Publisher:Near FM
Identifier:NEARFM_20160226_NST_001
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