Four centuries of music in Ireland: Essays based on a series of programmes broadcast to mark the 50th anniversary of the BBC in Northern Ireland

Nine essays on various aspects of Irish music: the making of Irish traditional music, Irish harp music, church music in Dublin (1500-1900), music in 18th century Dublin, music in 19th century Dublin, opera in 19th century Dublin, contemporary Irish music, the popular tradition in Ireland today, the future of Irish music. With bibliographies and discographies. 70 pages.