Post by ellynmacg on Mar 17, 2020 22:09:48 GMT
Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738), blind harper/bard, is one of my favorite/favourite composers of any nationality or era.
Here is a sample of his compositions I particularly enjoy.
"Mr. O'Connor"
"Mr. O'Connor's Jig" (accompanied by beautiful Irish scenery)
"Si Bheag, Si Mhor" - Earliest known--and arguably the most famous--composition by Carolan, believed to date from his completion of a course at a school for the blind (Carolan lost his sight to smallpox in his teens).
"Mrs. Judge" -- on piano, for a change of pace.
"Bridget Cruise" --the third of four different "airs" he composed for the titular woman, his first love.
"Carolan's Concerto" -- a spirited rendition by the mighty Chieftains together with the Belfast Harp Orchestra.
Here is a sample of his compositions I particularly enjoy.
"Mr. O'Connor"
"Mr. O'Connor's Jig" (accompanied by beautiful Irish scenery)
"Si Bheag, Si Mhor" - Earliest known--and arguably the most famous--composition by Carolan, believed to date from his completion of a course at a school for the blind (Carolan lost his sight to smallpox in his teens).
"Mrs. Judge" -- on piano, for a change of pace.
"Bridget Cruise" --the third of four different "airs" he composed for the titular woman, his first love.
"Carolan's Concerto" -- a spirited rendition by the mighty Chieftains together with the Belfast Harp Orchestra.
You've inspired me to veer off in a more rocky direction...
