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RSR 001 Ireland's Enchantment
RSR 002 Handel in Ireland
Ireland's Enchantment - Emerald Baroque RSR 001
£12.00 plus pp.
'... their sound segues between the folk and 'classical' (baroque) genres with a fluidity that is delightfully refreshing.' MusicalCriticism.com
'...hauntingly beautiful...All the performers played with great style.' Early Music Today
'Emerald Baroque’s vision of traditional music in a baroque style works so well that it belies the Irish origin of the material. This must surely mark their endeavour as a success.' Deirdre Ni Chonghaile
'Emerald Baroque deserve to be ranked alongside the likes of Dordán and the West Ocean String Quartet for cutting a new furrow in that fertile commonage between traditional and classical music.' Deirdre Ni Chonghaile
Ireland's Enchantment is an oasis of beautiful Irish music exquisitely portraying both the delights and laments of the music of the Irish people. All the members of Emerald Baroque have a classical music background, yet with Irish music in their heritage this gives rise to an authentic performance, rather than a crossover of genres. They are all leading exponents of early and Irish music, and together, they produce a unique sound - haunting, enchanting and inspiring.
Track listing
- Turlough O'Carolan Bridget Cruise & Carolan's Draught 2:44
- Anon Separation of Soul and Body & Port Chuil Aodha 4:41
- Anon Aileen Aroon 4:14
- Turlough O'Carolan Sir Arthur Sheen & O'Reilly of Athcarne 4:00
- Anon Ode to St. Bridget 3:34
- Bridget Cunningham Day of Deities 3:31
- Anon An Buachaillin Ban 4:44
- Kathleen Cunningham & Anon Mavourneen & Drowsy Maggie
- Anon Black is the Colour 4:14
- Anon Humours of Dublin & Ships are Sailing 2:54
- Anon She Moved Through the Fair 5:25
- Cornelius Lyons Mrs Hamilton 3:19
- Turlough O'Carolan Fairy Queen 7:20
- Anon Si Beog Si Mor 2:45
- Bridget Cunningham & Carolan Tide of Time & Carlan's Frolic 3:19
- Anon Brink of the White Rock 3:50
- Anon Eileen Aroon 2:37
- Turlough O'Carolan Carolan's Favourite Jig 1:09
Total play time: 68:20
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Handel in Ireland - Bridget Cunningham RSR 002
£14.99 plus pp.
'... beautiful gem of an album ... a showcase of her musical prowess and erudite personal perspectives ... superlative delivery' EarlyMusicRadio.co.uk
'The playing is impressive' Early Music Review
'... delightful album ... sensitive and faithful recording ...' The Musician
Based on Handel's visit to Ireland in 1741, the album contains harpsichord music by Handel, Roseingrave and Carter, plus virtuosic operatic arrangements from Handel's Rinaldo by William Babell. As a bonus there are two tracks of popular Irish melodies; one a favourite of Handel, and the other written in a Handel manuscript. Both the Carter Sonatina and The Poor Irish Boy are preveously unrecorded. The CD also contains a 16 page booklet with a fascinating summary of an article for Essays in Honour of Christopher Hogwood by Bridget Cunningham.
Track listing
- William Babell Vo far guerra 12:29
- George F. Handel George F. Handel - Andante 2:03
- George F. Handel George F. Handel - Larghetto 2:12
- George F. Handel George F. Handel - Allegro 2:44
- George F. Handel 7th Suite in G Minor HWV 432 - Ouverture 6:37
- George F. Handel 7th Suite in G Minor HWV 432 - Andante 3:20
- George F. Handel 7th Suite in G Minor HWV 432 - Allegro 2:34
- George F. Handel 7th Suite in G Minor HWV 432 - Sarabande 2:32
- George F. Handel 7th Suite in G Minor HWV 432 - Gigue 1:36
- George F. Handel 7th Suite in G Minor HWV 432 - Passacaille 4:30
- William Babell Laschia ch'io pianga 4:59
- Thomas Roseingrave 8th Suite of Lessons in G Minor - Allemande 3:56
- Thomas Roseingrave 8th Suite of Lessons in G Minor - Sarabande 2:08
- Thomas Roseingrave 8th Suite of Lessons in G Minor - Gigue 1:34
- Charles Thomas Carter Sonatina Op.6 No.10 - Andante Larghetto 2:46
- Charles Thomas Carter Sonatina Op.6 No.10 - Allegretto 1:34
- Anon The Poor Irish Boy (MS) 1:56
- Anon Aileen Aroon 2:32
Total play time: 62:46
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