OCarolan King of the Blind

O'Carolan: King of the Blind O Cearbhallain: Ri na nDall The Songs and Music of Turlough O'Carolan, by Chad McAnally. A collection of new settings of 33 pieces and 5 songs of Ireland's legendary blind harper (1670-1738). The music was edited from early sources and arranged in the style of his age for the Irish harp,for other melody instruments and three pieces scored for small ensemble. Includes five songs with his original lyrics in the Irish language with English translations of the song texts. Also includes an introduction to the composer's life and work,a discussion of the basis of the harp arrangements, a useful guide to notation,to the old Irish playing techniques and notes on the historical background of the pieces.