Friendly Piece

Commissioned in 2019 and written during Hamilton’s time as composer in residence with Crash Ensemble. ‘Friendly Piece’ alludes to hovering between things, to evade being pinned down. It explores friendliness and kindness giving you a “tiny bit of joy or even infuriating you.” Everything belongs. Recorded live at Kilkenny Arts Festival in 2023, Friendly Piece features Andrew Hamilton (solo violin and voice), perform alongside members of Crash Ensemble: Larissa O’Grady (violin), Lisa Dowdall (viola), Kate Ellis (cello), Caimin Gilmore (double bass), Susan Doyle (flute), Leonie Bluett (clarinet), Roderick O’Keefe (trombone), Brian Bolger (guitar), Alex Petcu (percussion), and Ruth McGinley (piano), conducted by Ryan McAdams.