On this Episode of Unbound Conversations
Eímear offers insights into how her upbringing shaped her work through the lens of Irish culture and values. You’ll hear the mindset of a successful musician, managing performance anxiety, dissatisfaction as a driving force and finding confidence through a deep connection to one's craft.
In this conversation, experience her incredible journey of daring to dream big and turning dreams into reality through perseverance, community, and creativity.
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About the Guest
Eímear Noone is an award-winning Irish composer and film and video game music conductor known for her work on World of WarCraft, The Legend of Zelda, and more. She has also composed for major films and television series, such as The Canterville Ghost (Signature), Maxine (Channel 5), So This is Christmas (Venom) and many more. Between this catalogue of more than 25 compositions and hundreds of performances from the Royal Albert Hall to the Beijing Olympic Stadium, her music has reached upwards of 100 million people, inspiring audience members and fellow musicians alike. She made history in 2020 when she became the first woman to conduct at the Oscars at their 92nd annual awards ceremony and continues to make strides as an advocate for women in music, technology, and their related fields. As a speaker, she is world-renowned for her engaging and inventive style, and has delivered masterclasses and speeches at Google, the American Chamber of Commerce, the Irish Embassy in the United States, and even the Irish National Rugby Team.
Eímear’s upcoming concerts include:
31 May: Video Games in Concert with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at Usher Hall
1 June: Video Games in Concert with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
22 August: Video Games in Concert with the Antwerp Symphony at Amsterdam Concertgebouw, ft. Aisling McGlynn
Show Notes
- Dropping the "island mentality"
- Finding positivity and growth from dissatisfaction
- Managing performance anxiety
- The value of dreaming big
- Self-kindness & setting personal boundaries