The Complete Works of O'Carolan

This complete edition of all known compositions of the Irish harper Turlough,(or Terence ) Carolan ( 1670 - 1738 ) features 214 tunes dedicated to many ofhis patrons, as well as laments, planxties & miscellaneous tunes. Cardan's musicis here reproduced in all its sparkling originality ; most of his pieces are of alively, convivial character and have been firmly established in the repertory oftraditional Irish music, while many of his later compositions show the influence;of the ' Italian school ' which was in vogue in Dublin during Cardan's lifetime.Many tunes display a fascinating blend of traditional Irish & Continental styles. Included in this edition are also a concise biography and several facsimilireproductions of 18th cent. first editions of Cardan's work and manuscripts ofIrish music researchers of the last century such as Bunting & Pigot. These 214 carefully annotated compositions will be welcomed by traditionalinstrumentalists and all those interested in Ireland's Undying, vibrant musicalheritage the world over.