Creative Impulses, Cultural AccentsFifteen essays explore the life of an unparalleled figure in the musical and cultural life of twentieth century Ireland. Brian Boydell (19172000) was one of twentieth century Irelands leading composers and something of a Renaissance man to boot. He became a household name not only for his music and outspoken support of the expansion of Irish cultural identity, but for the many hats he wore as a broadcaster, professor, performer, and long term member