- Audio CD (Nov 24 1998)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Compilation
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B00000DLV8
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#40,314 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #23 in Music > New Age > Compilations
- #29 in Music > Folk > Traditional British & Celtic Folk > Scottish Folk
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Track Listings
| 1. Bright New Morning - Belfast Harp Orchestra |
| 2. The Humours Of Ballyloughlin - Maire Ni Chathasaigh |
| 3. The Golden String Hornpipe - Rudiger Oppermann |
| 4. A Walk On Belfast - Belfast Harp Orchestra |
| 5. Star Of The County Down - Deborah Henson-Conant |
| 6. The Old Woman's Dance - Sileas |
| 7. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From Titanic) - Belfast Harp Orchestra |
| 8. The Chestnut Tree Medley - Maire Ni Chathasaigh |
| 9. The Butterfly - Rudiger Oppermann |
| 10. Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy) - Deborah Henson-Conant |
| 11. Seallaibh Curaidh Eoghain - Sileas |
| 12. Breton Medley - Cheryl Ann Fulton |
| 13. Brian Boru's Set - Belfast Harp Orchestra |
| 14. Robert Jordan - Maire Ni Chathasaigh |
| 15. The Minstrel Boy - Deborah Henson-Conant |
| 16. May Song - Rudiger Oppermann |
| 17. Earth, Water, Wind And Fire - Belfast Harp Orchestra |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
The pristine tones and lilting melodies of the Celtic harp are immediately inviting. Celtic Harpestry, a companion to a PBS performance special, explores a sound both traditional and modern in a tasteful and evocative collection. This isn't a purist's album--half of the harpists aren't even from the Celtic isles, and among the album's old Irish chestnuts is "My Heart Will Go On," the love theme from Titanic. The otherwise-joyful Belfast Harp Orchestra tromp through the James Horner tune, almost pulling some subtlety out of its overwrought themes. Turlough O'Carolan, the blind patron saint of the Celtic harp, might wish he were deaf as well, if he could hear it. But the bard would be thrilled to hear the 12-piece BHO playing the traditional "Brian Boru's Set" or one of founder Janet Harbison's zephyrlike originals. Her "Earth, Water, Wind and Fire" elicits shifting textures and colors that belie their traditional roots. The song also exemplifies the ethereal side of the Celtic harp explored on Celtic Harpestry with artists like Rüdiger Oppermann. Playing a wire-strung harp accompanied by bass and keyboards, the German harpist soars through crystalline melodies whether he's playing traditional tunes or originals. The most traditional sound actually comes from the American players. Cheryl Ann Fulton gives a straight-up rendition of "Breton Medley," and jazz harpist Deborah Henson-Conant is refreshingly restrained, faithfully rendering "Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy)" and "The Minstrel Boy." Although Celtic Harpestry focuses on slow airs, there are robust performances here, including those by Máire Ni Chathasaigh's group and the harp and vocal duo of Sileas. Outside of the Titanic love theme, Celtic Harpestry is an elegantly wrought collection. --John Diliberto
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just lovely!,
By Brianna Neal (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Celtic Harpestry A Contempora (Audio CD)
This uplifting compilation CD from Imaginary Road Records, actually the soundtrack to the public television special "Celtic Harpestry at Lismore Castle, Ireland", is simply beautiful. Especially wonderful are the five numbers by the Belfast Harp Orchestra, an ensemble of 12 harpists who demonstrate remarkable intonation and stunning coordination as they play together on instruments that are difficult enough just to play alone. What a great concept, and what great musicianship! Also featured are individual performers such as Maire Ni Chathasaigh on Irish harp, Rudiger Oppermann on wire-strung harp, Cheryl Ann Fulton on a contemporary lever harp, the harp and song duo Sileas, and Deborah Henson-Conant on a "Camac 'Baby Blue' Celtic electroharp". Other instruments, including Uilleann pipes and whistle, violin, viola and concertina, occasionally join in, but the focus is on the harp itself. In all its many forms and combinations, the harpestry on this recording remains soothingly delicate in timbre while at the same time scintillating in technique--in short, a pure delight. If you enjoy "Celtic Harpesty", you're sure to like it's companion release, "Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection", featuring more of a worldwide assortment of harpers. Another great harp compilation CD is "Faces of the Harp" from Narada.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing,
By A Customer
This review is from: Celtic Harpestry A Contempora (Audio CD)
I always had a desire to learn to play the Celtic harp...and the PBS special and especially this CD made that desire boil over. Don't buy another harp CD before you've listened to this one!No matter how many times I have listened to this recording, I ALWAYS break into a smile when the Belfast Harp Orchestra begins to play. Nothing prepares you for that 12-harp sound! Order this CD with overnight shipping!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best harpestry CD!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Celtic Harpestry A Contempora (Audio CD)
One day in a music shop, my hand knocked three CDs off of a rack. The first CD, though the case was cracked, caught my eye. I bought it five minutes later. In this sweetly harmonized collection, nearly all the songs are wonderful. I would have bought the CD for only My Heart Will Go On-the song is a skillful take of the Titanic (movie) theme, and it seems almost to have a voice of its own. This is a must-have for any harp music lover!
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