Fifteen haunting melodies by legendary 18th century Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan; Varied selection includes characteristic Irish laments, jigs and reels, as well as the baroque-influenced 'Carolan's Concerto'; Suitable for violin or oboe as well as flute; Wide range of technical and expressive challenges, from easy to intermediate; Simple, effective accompaniments; Notes given on the background to the pieces and their titles; Account of O'Carolan's life by Patrick Steinbach; CD included, whith complete performances and play-along tracks. |
