John Kelly returns with The Works Presents, adding to the extensive archive of this well-loved series. Four of Ireland’s most inspired and inspirational creative people, talk with John about how encounters with art transformed their lives – and in turn, became their lives. Guests include author Joseph O’Connor; artists Patricia Hurl and Mick O’Dea, and musician, composer, and Artistic Director of Crash Ensemble, Kate Ellis. John discovers what drives them to create the works they make.

EPISODE THREE – Kate Ellis

Kate Ellis is a cellist and Artistic Director of Crash Ensemble, Ireland’s premier new music ensemble, devoted to today’s most adventurous and ground-breaking music. As a member of Crash, Kate has collaborated with the giants of contemporary music such as Steve Reich, Gavin Bryars, and Terry Riley, and has premiered works by composers such as David Lang, Valgeir Sigurdsson and Donnacha Dennehy. She’s regularly collaborates with other musicians, notably in the Martin Hayes’ Common Ground Ensemble, and with Bono as part of the Songs of Surrender tour. Much in demand, Kate has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Electric Picnic.