Bill Whelan

Bill Whelan

artist Ireland

Bill Whelan is a distinguished composer and musical director, best known for his work on Riverdance. His compositions have played a pivotal role in popularizing Irish music and dance on the global stage, and he serves as a mentor to emerging artists in the field.

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Ireland Ireland: James Galway will join in the 75th celebrations in Dublin of his old friend, Bill Whelan, the composer of Riverdance. 8

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Flautist James Galway to be honoured in native Belfast for ‘extraordinary contribution’ to music – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bill Whelan composed the music for Riverdance, which is closely associated with Michael Flatley. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘I grew up a boxer, swinging sledgehammers on construction sites’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bill Whelan acted as a mentor to Zoë Conway on her project to compose for the full orchestra. 8

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘I have very bad eyesight – which comes in really useful, as I can’t see the audience’ – The Irish Times