MAGGIE'S MUSIC ARTISTS: Carolan's Gift- music of Irish Harper Turlough O'Carolan

Maggie's Music Artists

Carolan's Gift- music of Irish Harper Turlough O'Carolan

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Irish harpers were celebrated in myths and legends as the sound of Ireland and the most famous was Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) who traveled the Irish countryside, composing over 200 melodies

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"Gaelic traditions are alive and well with Maggie's Music --a driving force behind the popularity of Celtic 'chamber folk,' which combines the intricate harmonies of classical music with the energy and spirit of folk music."
- THE WASHINGTON POST
Liner Notes
Below is a list of the recordings and musicians featured on this collection, for more details you go to each of the albums and read the complete liner notes:
Karen Ashbrook & Paul Oorts, Celtic Café (MM224)
*Paspie Minuet/ Mr. Waller: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer), Paul Oorts (guitar), Andrea Hoag (violin)
Dave Wiesler (piano), Dwight Purvis (French horn)

Karen Ashbrook, Hills of Erin (MM207)
The Two William Davises / Kean O'Hara: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer, Irish flute), Marc Glickman (piano),
Carolyn Surrick (viola da gamba)
Isabella Burke: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer), David Scheim (piano), Carolyn Surrick ( viola da gamba)

Robin Bullock, Between Earth & Sky (MM221)
Sir Charles Coote/Captain Higgins: Robin Bullock (guitars)
Carolan's Quarrel with the Landlady:
Robin Bullock (citterns, guitar & bass)

Ceoltoiri Celtic Ensemble, Celtic Lace (MM203)
Mary O'Neill: Sue Richards (Celtic harp) &
Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer)

Ceoltoiri Celtic Ensemble, Silver Apples of the Moon (MM202)
Constantine Maguire: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Connie McKenna (guitar), Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer)

Ceoltoiri Celtic Ensemble, Women of Ireland (MM218)
Terence MacDonough: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer) & Carol Rose Duane (Celtic harp)

Al Petteway, Whispering Stones (MM206)
Sidh Beag, Sidh Mor: Al Petteway (guitar)

Sue Richards, Hazel Grove (MM211)
Miss Murphy: Sue Richards (Celtic harp),
Carolyn Surrick (Viola da gamba)
Elizabeth McDermott Rowe/Miss Noble: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Carolyn Surrick (Viola da gamba)

Sue Richards, Morning Aire (MM204)
Fanny Poer: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Carolyn Surrick (viola da gamba), Bonnie Rideout (fiddle)
Mabel Kelly: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Carolyn Surrick (viola da gamba)

Maggie Sansone, Traditions (MM104)
Bridget Cruise: Maggie Sansone (hammered dulcimer)

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