Bill Whelan
A worldwide renowned musician, composer, producer and arranger Bill Whelan has worked extensively in theatre, film and television as well as in rock, pop and traditional music. As a producer, he has worked with U2, Van Morrison, Kate Bush, Richard Harris, The Dubliners, Planxty, Andy Irvine, Patrick Street, Stockton’s Wing, Davy Spillane and Bulgarian/Irish band, East Wind. His Grammy winning album of music for Riverdance The Show is certified Platinum in the US, Ireland and Australia. His orchestral work, The Seville Suite was specially commissioned for Expo ’92. The Spirit Of Mayo, was first performed in 1993 by and 85-piece orchestra in Dublin’s National Concert Hall. His compositional work in film includes Some Mother’s Son, Lamb, starring Liam Neeson, and Dancing At Lughnasa starring Meryl Streep.
