Jennifer Walshe

Jennifer Walshe, a Dublin-born contemporary classical composer and professor at Oxford, dives into her bold new opera set on Mars. She discusses the fascinating connections between Martian meteorites and extraterrestrial life. Walshe shares her creative process, blending sound exploration with themes of eco-anxiety and technology. The conversation touches on how chaos transforms into music, alongside the socio-political narratives woven into her Martian project. Walshe's unique approach reveals how art reflects human experiences and societal issues.