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Music from Ireland and Scotland
Grainne Hambly & William JacksonReleased 1 Jul 2009
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This recording features of variety of Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, some dating back to the 17th and 18th century harp repertoire as well as recent compositions, performed on harps, concertina, whistle and bouzouki. Gráinne Hambly from County Mayo is an internationally recognised exponent of the Irish harp, and is in great demand as a performer and teacher, both in Ireland and abroad. She has attracted glowing praise for her live performances and recorded material, which brilliantly showcase what has been described as her ‘absolute mastery of the Irish harp’. Gráinne is a music graduate of Queen’s University Belfast.
Tracklist
- 1Eibhlí Gheal Chiúin (Fair Gentle Eily)3:57
- 2Da Thàbh air an Fharaidh (‘Two Spoon Nets in the Loft’) / Da Foostra (Reels)2:35
- 3Mull of the Mountains / Drummond Castle (Air / Jig)4:52
- 4Cam Ye By Atholl? / Eliza Ross’s / A’Chubhag (‘The Cuckoo’) (Air / Reels)4:58
- 5Lady Keith’s Lament / Breton Gavotte5:12
- 6Dermot O’Dowd (Air)3:29
- 7Sporting Nell / The Hairy-Chested Frog (Reels)2:08
- 8MacCrimmon’s Lament / Brosna Slide4:47
- 9Appomattox (Air)3:23
- 10Ge Do Theid Mi Do M’Leabaidh (‘Though I go to my Bed, Little Does Sleep Come to Me’) / Drunk at Night and Dry in the Morning (Air / Minuet)4:55
- 11Celia Connellan / The Rectory Reel (Harp Piece / Reel)4:19
- 12Aoibhneas Eilís Uí Cheallaigh (‘Elizabeth Kelly’s Favourite’) (Slip Jig)2:59
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