Music Of an Irish Harper Rec/Flt&Pno Ne

Turlough OCarolan (16701738) is considered the prototype of the travelling Irish harpist, supplying his continually changing audience with new tunes and poignant stories. His melodies which are steeped in Irish tradition have made him immortal. They have also had a lasting influence on the development of Irish music. Many of his tunes have provided a basis for thousands of later melodies.

This edition for descant or treble recorder and piano presents, among others, the following pieces: James Betagh Jig, Carolans Cup, Carolans Farewell to Music, Kitty Magennis, Hewlett, Mr. OConnor, Fanny Power. The arrangements include an optional part for a second flute.

The Music of an Irish Harper for Recorder (Flute) and Piano (second part ad lib.)

Mr. O'Connor - Instrumentation: 1. Treble Recorder, Treble Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Mr. O'Connor Jig - Instrumentation: 1. Treble Recorder, Treble Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Carolan's Ramble to Cashel - Instrumentation:
1. Treble Recorder, Treble Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Fanny Power -Instrumentation: 1. Descant Recorder, Descant Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Carolan's Cup -Instrumentation: 1. Descant Recorder, Descant Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Hewlett - Instrumentation: 1. Treble Recorder, Treble Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Carolan's Farewell to Music - Instrumentation: Descant Recorder, Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Carolan's Welcome - Instrumentation: 1. Descant Recorder, Descant Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; James Betagh - Instrumentation: Descant Recorder, Treble Recorder, Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; James Betagh Jig - Instrumentation: 1. Descant Recorder, Descant Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Kitty Magennis - Instrumentation: 1. Treble Recorder, Treble Recorder ad libitum (2), Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]; Tune No. 176 - Istrumentation: Treble Recorder, Piano (Cembalo) [OCarolan, Turlough]