The Carolan Albums by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
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Sleeve Notes TURLOUGH O'CAROLAN (1670 - 1738) was the most famous of all the Irish harper-composers of his day, and his music continues to be the most popular ever composed for the harp in Ireland. It affords a great deal of scope to the creativity of the individual performer, since only Carolan's melodies survive. This recording consists entirely of original arrangements, thoughtfully interpreted, of these beautiful tunes, informed by Máire's scholarly knowledge both of the native Irish harp tradition and of baroque forms, but with a discreetly contemporary tinge provided by Chris's tasteful guitar. The extensive CD book provides notes about O'Carolan and each tune which are not reproduced here. |
Credits Produced by Máire Ní Chathasaigh
and Chris Newman © 1994 Old Bridge Music |
Instruments: | Harp and Guitar |
Genre: | Irish Traditional |
Format: | CD |
Our Ref: | A0173 |
MCPS: | OBMCD006 |
Label: | Old Bridge Music |
Year: | 1995 |
Origin: | UK |