Ireland's great harp tradition was almost lost in the 17th century with the overthrow of the Gaelic order (Gaelic chieftains having been patrons of this once-dominant Celtic instrument), but largely through the preservation work of Belfast musician Edward Bunting (1773-1843), tunes like Turlough O'Carolan's "Loftus Jones," with its echoes of Vivaldi, are still with us today. Performance by Mick Moloney, Athena Tergis, and Billy McComiskey.
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By Memory Inspired:
Mick Moloney's Songbook
Stories, Tunes, and Songs from Ireland and Irish America
"Loftus Jones"
Curated and performed by Mick Moloney
Special guests Athena Tergis and Billy McComiskey
Written by Turlough O'Carolan
Commissioned by Irish Arts Center
Fall 2020
Video production services by Roy Esmonde
Illustration by Declan Forde
Additional IAC video support from Tom Rowley
14 окт 2020
