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Gaedhals is an Irish word meaning Irish peoples.
O'Carolan: King of the Blind � Cearbhall�in: R� na nDall The Songs and Music of Turlough O'Carolan, by Chad McAnally. A collection of new settings of 33 pieces and 5 songs of Ireland's legendary blind harper (1670-1738). The music was edited from early sources and arranged in the style of his age for the Irish harp, for other melody instruments and three pieces scored for small ensemble. Includes five songs with his original lyrics in the Irish language with English translations of the song texts. Also includes an introduction to the composer's life and work, a discussion of the basis of the harp arrangements, a useful guide to notation, to the old Irish playing techniques and notes on the historical background of the pieces.
Since early times in Ireland and nearby Celtic lands, the Irish harp and its music have captivated musicians and audiences alike. Numerous historical aspects, such as the function of the harper at Tara, the seat of ancient Irish kings, is explored in this comprehensive history of the harp of Ireland. Through the ages, the harp has been a symbol of the lyrical nature of Ireland and the Irish people. This book explores the reawakening of this beautiful instrument in Ireland and around the world in the mid-twentieth century and beyond, touching on the quite recent development of the popular Folk and Celtic harps of today.
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