{"product_id":"the-complete-works-of-ocarolan","title":"The Complete Works of O'Carolan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966840729653,"sku":"ByrdShop_0946005168","price":404.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780946005161.jpg?v=1770583047","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-complete-works-of-ocarolan","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}