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Improvisations on Irish Airs - CD

Ian Callanan, Eileen Bird, Kate Cuddy

Item #: CD-1063     Status: Available

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Description:

The beauty of traditional Irish music has and continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of people around the globe, including those of Ian, Kate, and Eileen. The sixteen airs included in this collection struck an emotional chord in particular.  

 

Ian recorded Kate Cuddy (piano) and Eileen Bird (flute) in his own home and transcribed the improvisations to bring us this unique edition. These airs and the improvisations on them tug on the heartstrings – often they are songs of unrequited or missed love. They are steeped in a rich and deep beauty that is bound to fill your soul with the calm and beauty of Ireland.

Format: CD

TRACKS INCLUDED ON ALBUM

TITLE ARTIST TIME
1
Improvisation No. 1: Ar Éirinn ní Neosfainn Cé Hí Ian Callanan 3:30
2
Improvisation No. 2: Cailin na Gruaige Doinne Ian Callanan 3:46
3
Improvisation No. 3: Fainne Gael an Lae Ian Callanan 2:36
4
Improvisation No. 4: Suantraí Na Maighdine Ian Callanan 3:49
5
Improvisation No. 5: Buachaill Ón Éirne Ian Callanan 3:20
6
Improvisation No. 6: An Buachaillin Bán Ian Callanan 3:41
7
Improvisation No. 7: The Month of January Ian Callanan 3:05
8
Improvisation No. 8: Bríd Óg Ní Mháille Ian Callanan 2:42
9
Improvisation No. 9: Spancil Hill Ian Callanan 2:46
10
Improvisation No. 10: Callin Deas Cruite na mBo Ian Callanan 3:57
11
Improvisation No. 11: Seó H-ín Seó Ian Callanan 4:43
12
Improvisation No. 12: Eamonn a' Chnoic Ian Callanan 4:33
13
Improvisation No. 13: An Traigh Mughdhorna Ian Callanan 3:15
14
Improvisation No. 14: Caisléan U, Néill Ian Callanan 3:18
15
Improvisation No. 15: Bí 'Íosa Im Chroíse Ian Callanan 3:10
16
Improvisation No. 16: Fanny Power/An Gaoth Aneas Ian Callanan 2:45

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