Patrick Cassidy was born in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. A trained mathematician, he is self-taught as a composer and works mainly in film and television. This contemplative and peaceful work is the first symphonic setting of the Latin Mass by an Irish composer.

The Latin Mass evokes a universality transcending time and place.

Patrick Cassidy, Composer: Calvary. Vide cor meum (See my heart) is an aria composed by Irish composer Patrick Cassidy based on Dante Alighieri's Vita Nova, specifically on the sonnet A ciascun'alma presa, third chapter. Patrick Cassidy (born 1956 in Claremorris, County Mayo) is … Patrick Cassidy Vide Cor Meum is a song composed by Patrick Cassidy based on Dante's "La Vita Nuova", specifically on the sonnet "A ciascun'alma presa", in chapter 3 of the Vita Nuova. In this new release, the world premiere recording, Patrick Cassidy now presents his setting of The Mass. A renowned Irish born composer of great distinction and reputation, Patrick Cassidy came into prominence with the release of the Children of Lir, (the setting of the great Legend) the first major symphonic work written in the Irish language.Recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and Choir, it remained at Number One in the Irish Classical Charts for over a year. A renowned Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy came into prominence with the release of the 'Children of Lir' (the setting of the great legend), the first major symphonic work written in the Irish language. In the language of classical antiquity, it remains today the cornerstone of our civilisation and culture. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Calvary [Original Soundtrack] - Patrick Cassidy on AllMusic Recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Tallis Choir, it remained at number one in the Irish … IFTN: ‘Calvary’ Composer Patrick Cassidy Nominated at World Soundtrack Awards IFTN reports: "Irish composer Patrick Cassidy has been nominated for the Discovery of the Year Award in the 14th World Soundtrack Academy programme. Notable film scoring credits for composer Patrick Cassidy include ‘Hannibal’, ‘Layer Cake’, ‘The Front Line’, and the award-winning feature film ‘Calvary’. Known equally well for his film scores and concert works, his new large-scale composition THE MASS is performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices at Abbey Road Studios. He is best known for his successful setting of The Children of Lir (1991), an

Patrick Cassidy COMPOSER Home News Biography Discography Show Reel Photos Contact More Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices at Abbey Road Studios. Composer Patrick Cassidy's setting of Patrick Pearse's poem had an enormous impact during RTÉ's centenary commemorations in 2016, performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Sibéal Ní Chasaide. This Irish composer came into prominence with the release of the Children of Lir , the first major symphonic work written in the Irish language. Supertrain Records is proud to present a new album THE MASS by celebrated Irish composer Patrick Cassidy. Patrick Cassidy is a knight of Italy, conferred by the President of Italy, and bestowed with the title of Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (knight of the Order of the Star of Italy.