Discography

“My work is not fusion. It is a meeting. A respectful meeting of two rivers that remain distinct, even as they flow together.”

— Interview with The Journal of Music, 2002

Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin’s recorded output represents a vital contribution to contemporary Irish music, documenting his innovative synthesis of traditional Irish idioms with modern classical and global musical languages. Across numerous albums, collaborations, and live recordings, Ó Súilleabháin’s pianism and compositional voice articulate a profound dialogue between heritage and invention.

The discography presented here seeks to comprehensively catalogue his studio albums, collaborative projects, and significant live recordings. It serves both as a resource for scholars tracing the development of Irish art music and for performers and enthusiasts seeking to explore his unique sound world.

    • Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, 1976, Gael-Linn.

    • Oró Damhnaigh, 1976, Gael Linn

    • Cry of the Mountain, 1982, Gael Linn

    • The Dolphin’s Way, 1987, Venture

    • Oilean/Island (1989), Virgin Records

    • Casadh/Turning (1991), Venture

    • Gaiseadh/Flowing (1992), Virgin Records

    • Between Worlds (1995), Virgin Records

    • Lumen (1995), Virgin Records

    • Becoming (1998), Venture

    • Templum (2001), Venture

    • Elver Gleams (2010), EMI Music Ireland

    • Phoenix Rising (2015), Avolon

    • Enlightenment by Van Morrison (1990)