Dorian Recordings

DOR-90013

The faerie isles
Celtic Harp Music

Carol Thompson, harp
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Carol Thompson offers selections that show a deep understanding and love for the Celtic musical tradition. Born in America of Anglo - Welsh - Irish background, Carol Thompson began studying classical harp at age thirteen with Dorothy Knauss, a student of Alfred Holy. Years of study of the Neo-Celtic, pedal and triple harps gives Carol a special feel for the music of Ireland, Scotland and Wales that few possess. This understanding transmits a universal connection to these centuries-old tunes which is uplifting and refreshing. Carol's well-known mastery of the Celtic Harp is evident in this exquisite rendition of timeless, magical music from the land of faeries.

[1] Bonny Portmore (Trad. Irish) NC
Fanny Power (Turlough O'Carolan, 1670 - 1738) NC

[2] Blind Mary (O'Carolan) NC

[3] The Peacock's Feather (Trad. Irish) NC
The Parting Glass (Trad. Irish) NC
The Parting Glass (Trad. Irish) NC

[4] The Minstrel's Adieu (John Thomas) TH

[5] King of the Fairies (Trad. Irish) NC

[6] Lord Mayo (David Murphy, 18th c.) NC

[7] Irish Lullaby (Anon.) NC

[8] Hugh O'Donnell (O'Carolan) NC

[9] Brian Boru's March (Anon. Irish) NC

[10] All Through the Night (Anon. Wales) PH

[11] Carolan's Welcome (Anon. Irish) NC

[12] Jimmy's Return (Anon. Irish) NC

[13] The Blossom of the Raspberry (Anon. Irish) NC

[14] Black Rosebud (Anon. Irish) TH

[15] Home Ruler * (Anon. Irish) NC

[16] She Moves Through the Fair (Anon. Irish) TH

[17] Gentle Annie (Anon. Irish) NC

[18] O'Carolan's Farewell to Music ** (Anon. Irish) TH

with Darcy Fair, Harp * - Jack Coen, Wooden Flute ** NC = Neo-Celtic Harp TH = Triple Harp PH = Pedal Harp
All tracks previously released.

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