Turlough O’Carolan Influence

"Turlough O’Carolan Influence" Featuring Fiachra Guihen (harp),Emma Benson (harp), Niamh McGloin (harp)
Turlough O’Carolan one of the last Irish harpist-composers and the only one whose songs survive in both words and music in significant number. Born in 1670, near Nobber, County Meath Ireland, O’Carolan moved to Ballyfarnon Co. Roscommon where he was later laid to rest, March 25, 1738. His tunes appeared widely in 18th-century collections. Harpists Fiachra Guihen, Emma Benson and Niamh McGloin have come together to celebrate O’Carolan’s life. Exploring his repertoire and his impact on the tradition while showcasing O’Carolan’s compositions.

[@kevinforde2555]

Wow I’m an Irish player, that like brilliant

[@alastairjamesmainland2497]

O'Carolan is a hero of mine, such a wonderful performance by such talented performers, Beautifully done and told!

[@erikaarndt9236]

Long ago, in 1985, I visited the Harp Festival in Keadue...there also was a competition of young harp players...a very pleasant memory! Greetings from Germany....

[@sabbathhead]

This is so beautiful in every way. Thank you for sharing your energy and talents!

[@bobwallace5443]

Beautiful... like some here I am a great fan of O' Carolyn music thank you..

[@larrydonlon113]

Great performance! Yere a credit to the music of Carolan.

[@kevinforde2555]

All incredible but that one in the middle is on it.

[@geraldinesmith7160]

Fantastic

[@VeganWithAraygun]

Turlough's harp compositions are sweeter than the
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