Carolan's Journey - Volume 1: Irish harp music by Carolan on Celtic harp

Description

Carolan's Journey is a wonderful collection of 20 of Carolan's harp tunes, played on a celtic harp. Carolan lived between 1670-1738 and spent his life touring around Ireland, writing and playing tunes in return for food and lodging. His surviving music was noted down by others as simple melodies, leaving each musician to reinterpret and colour in the musical outlines. Some of these pieces were written for his hosts, while others commemorate folk tales or important contemporary events. This CD ends with Carolan's Farewell to Music, his last composition, which he played at the home of one of his greatest patrons. He lived and died in service of his unique art. Total recording duration is 50 minutes. A true delight!