Celtic airs.
Contributor(s): Douglas, Barry [performer.]
| McGeown, Eimear [performer.] | McKay, Catriona [performer.] | Stout, Chris [performer.].
Material type: 
MusicPublisher: [Colchester, Essex] : Chandos Records Ltd., [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 1 audio disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Content type: performed music Media type: audio Carrier type: audio discSubject(s): Celtic music | Folk music -- Scotland | Folk songs, Irish -- Instrumental settings | Folk songs -- Instrumental settingsDDC classification: CD-ITF/DOU-CEL | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General lending | MTU Cork School of Music Library CD | CD-ITF/DOU-CEL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00237141 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This is a low-key, middle-of-the-road set of arrangements of Irish folk tunes, and as such, it has no shortage of competition in the market. However, it stands apart from these, and for anyone who likes arrangements straddling the folk-classical line, it may be recommended. The unusual feature is that it's a non-Irish instrument, Barry Douglas' piano, that takes center stage. The arrangements are by Douglas himself, and while they don't vary greatly from one to another, they're quite attractive, setting off fiddle, harp, flute, and tin whistle against the piano in various ways. The album can be listened to for relaxation, but also with closer attention to the ways Douglas reproduces folk ornamentation at the keyboard. The general mood is contemplative throughout, however; you're not going to hear vigorous dances here. But you do get a nice mixture of really familiar tunes and lesser-known items. Sample one of the former, such as "The Minstrel Boy," for a taste of the whole: despite the sentimental mood and the universally known tune, there's nothing hackneyed about what Douglas is doing. The auditorium and studio sound from Cork University fits the project well. Recommended for Irish music lovers of all stripes except the rawest. ~ James Manheim
Program notes in English, German and French in container.
Ballyvaughan Pier ; The runescape jig ; Secret circle reel / Eimear McGeown -- Brendan's air / Brendan Monaghan -- The foggy dew -- Fear a' bhata (The boatman) -- The fields of Athenry / Pete St. John -- Planxty Irwin / Turlough O'Carolan -- The minstrel boy -- Roisin dubh (Black-haired Rose) -- Molly Malone -- Buachaill on Eirne (A boy from Erne-side) -- On Raglan Road -- The star of the County Down -- Master McGrath -- The lark in the clear air -- Mna na hEireann (The women of Ireland) / Sean O'Riada -- Barry's reels / Catriona McKay and Chris Stout -- Unst bridal march -- Oro 'se do bheatha abhaile (You are welcome home)
Barry Douglas, piano ; Eimear McGeown, Irish flute, whistle ; Catriona McKay, Scottish harp ; Chris Stout, Shetland fiddle.
Recorded in Curtis auditorium and recording suite at CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork on 5 and 6 February, 2016.
Compact disc.