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Karen Power is an Irish composer, educator, improviser, and academic affiliated with the Department of Music at University College Cork (UCC). Her work bridges acoustic and electroacoustic composition, focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations across music, dance, film, and visual arts. She holds a PhD in composition from the Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC), Belfast, and has held residencies at institutions including The Arctic Circle, The Banff Centre, and Berlin (via a DAAD Award). Her creative practice includes orchestral works, sound installations, radio art, and educational initiatives like the 'Natural Creators' program for young children.
Her research emphasizes environmental soundscapes, improvisation, and the integration of technology in composition. Notable projects include hearspace, a radio artwork broadcast globally, and collaborations with ensembles such as the RTE Symphony Orchestra and Alarm Will Sound. Awards and international recognition highlight her contributions to experimental and cross-disciplinary sound art.
Karen’s educational work focuses on fostering creativity in children through workshops emphasizing improvisation and natural instrument creation. She actively bridges academic research with public engagement, curating concerts and exhibitions that challenge traditional listening practices.
