Composer | Guitarist
Murrough is a freelance guitarist and composer based in Manchester. From contemporary classical to rock and blues, his compositions and performances uniquely blend the music he loves the most. Eclectic by nature… and not overly eccentric by nurture, so do get in touch about commissions and collaborations!
Murrough is an associate composer represented by the Contemporary Music Centre of Ireland.
“Murrough Connolly’s duo for two violins was a joy to play. He writes well for the violin and the piece jumped off the page and delighted the audience.”
Katherine Hunka, leader of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, commenting on Imperium for two violins.
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Quiver - for solo piano
In Flux: for flute, violin, cello & piano
In Flux explores harmonic stability and instability - beginning with dark melodic fragments, the music gathers momentum in a turbulent search for resolution.
Latest News
2026 Chamber Music on Valentia (Premiere)
Murrough’s latest work for solo piano, From A Railway Carriage, will be premiered at the 2026 Chamber Music on Valentia festival on August 15th.