The Complete Works of O'Carolan

About this book

This complete edition of all known compositions of the Irish harper Turlough (or Terence ) Carolan ( 1670 - 1738 ) features 214 tunes dedicated to many of his patrons as well as laments planxties & miscellaneous tunes. Cardans music is here reproduced in all its sparkling originality ; most of his pieces are of a lively convivial character and have been firmly established in the repertory of traditional Irish music while many of his later compositions show the influence; of the Italian school which was in vogue in Dublin during Cardans lifetime. Many tunes display a fascinating blend of traditional Irish & Continental styles. Included in this edition are also a concise biography and several facsimili reproductions of 18th cent. first editions of Cardans work and manuscripts of Irish music researchers of the last century such as Bunting & Pigot. These 214 carefully annotated compositions will be welcomed by traditional instrumentalists and all those interested in Irelands Undying vibrant musical heritage the world over.