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.
An Excerpt from Ildaite
For string quartet, Ildaite was inspired by the Northern Lights and intends to evoke an array of hues from this wonderful natural phenomenon by focusing on harmonic and timbral colours.
“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.
An Excerpt from Dynamite
Dynamite is a fast-paced and fiery guitar piece with rock, blues and fingerstyle flare all bound up in one explosive package.
Latest News
Chamber Music on Valentia 2026
Murrough was a featured composer at the 2026 Chamber Music on Valentia festival, where his latest work for solo piano (From A Railway Carriage) was premiered by Mary Dullea.