Complete Collection of the much admired Old Irish Tunes The Original and Genuine compolitions of Carolan the celebrated harper and composer

This complete edition of all known compositions of the Irish harper Turlough, (or Terence ) Carolan ( 1670 - 1738 ) features 214 tunes dedicated to many of his patrons, as well as laments, planxties & miscellaneous tunes. Cardan's music is here reproduced in all its sparkling originality ; most of his pieces are of a lively, convivial character and have been firmly established in the repertory of traditional 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 facsimili reproductions of 18th cent. first editions of Cardan's work and manuscripts of Irish music researchers of the last century such as Bunting & Pigot. These 214 carefully annotated compositions will be welcomed by traditional instrumentalists and all those interested in Ireland's Undying, vibrant musical heritage the world over.