Words in Music: Los Versos Sáficos with Christina Rosenvinge

The Royal Irish Academy of Music invites you to take a journey from the verses of Sappho to Molly’s monologue in James Joyce’s Ulysses, guided by Christina Rosenvinge, on Bloomsday, Monday, June 16th at 7pm. Christina is an artist who often defines herself as an electric singer-songwriter. She presents together with Amaia Miranda, Los Versos Sáficos (The Sapphic Verses), a new project in which she brings together the songs composed for the theatrical project Safo. Very special guests for the evening will be Irish singer-songwriter Cathy Jordan and pianist Feargal Murray.

Following the concert, there will be a talk with Christina and Katerina García, in which they will reflect on the words in music, the adaptation of repertoire (from poem to song), the updating of literary texts, and creation made by women.

Christina Rosenvinge is a Spanish composer and performer of Danish origin. One of the most important Spanish voices of her generation, Christina has spent the last forty years displaying creative freedom, passion, talent and courage. Her track record includes the most diverse projects: over ten studio albums, including the National Award for Contemporary Music for Un Hombre Rubio (2018); the book Debut, in which she compiles 26 years of lyrics, texts and an essay in which she connects music and literature; and the leading role and composition of the soundtrack for Karen, the film that tells the story of Karen Blixen.

Presented by the Instituto Cervantes Dublin in partnership with The James Joyce Centre.

Tickets are €15 general, €10 concession.