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This list is not complete; it is a personal selection of the kind of music I am interested in, i.e. old Irish and Scottish music played in historical style on the ancient type of clarsach or Irish harp, with metal wire strings. If you think I have missed out anyone important please do let me know.
Javier Sáinz Silva Caledonia Siubhal 3, 2008 This is the much delayed and long awaited solo CD from Javier Sáinz. Click here to read more & order from the Emporium
Simon Chadwick Clàrsach na Bànrighe EGH 1, 2008 Medieval and 18th century Scottish repertory played on a decorated replica of the Queen Mary harp. Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Allan MacDonald
Fitkin Wall Still Warm GFCD 060706, 2007 Graham Fitkin is a contemporary composer and plays keyboards and electronic sound effects and manipulations, while Ruth Wall plays harps. Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Ann Heymann Cruit go nÓr - Harp of Gold Clairseach Records, 2006 Ann's latest record, long-awaited, and well worth the anticipation. Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Róisín Elsafty Má Bhionn Tú Liom Bí Liom vertical Records VERTCD080, 2006 It's worth you buying this CD just for track 12 - Róisín, from a family of Connemara singers, sings Síle Bheag Ní Chonnalláin accompanied by Siobhán Armstrong on early Irish harp Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Les Sacqueboutiers
Paul Dooley Music from the Robert ap Huw Manuscript Self-published, PDCD002, 2004 Paul Dooley's second solo record consists entirely of six pieces from the 17th century Welsh mauscript of Robert ap Huw. Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Siobhán Armstrong Cláirseach na hÉireann - The Harp of Ireland Maya MCD0401, 2004 Siobhán's solo CD, featuring her replica of the Trinity College harp with gold strings Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Alison Kinnaird The Silver String Temple Records CD2096, 2004 Alison's long-awaited third solo album is an intruiging and well-produced fusion of her Scottish harp playing and glass engraving. Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Arnould, Mayor & Herrou
Jacqueline Lynaugh Tales from the Ends of the Earth and Beyant Private release, 2004 This recording by an American storyteller consists of prose narration with harp accompaniment Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King Wolcum Yule Harmonia Mundi HMU 907325, 2003
Rebecca Hood Over Nine Waves Private release, 2003 The debut recording of this Australian harper presents a well-rounded selection of music. Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Patrick Ball Music on the Wind Celestial Harmonies 13235-2, 2003 A compilation CD of solo instrumental tracks from Patrick's many recordings from 1983 to 2003. Patrick plays using fingernails on a large and magnificent harp by Jay Witcher. His repertory is mostly Irish traditional music, including a number of Carolan tunes. The playing is quick, forthright and sparkling, with lush bass chords and little damping creating a shimmering effect.
Violaine Mayor Bretaigne est Poésie Vocation Records VOC044, 2002 An interesting adaption of elements of the old Gaelic traditions into a modern Breton tradition. Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Cynthia Cathcart Alchemy of a Rose Highland Circle HCM51886, 2002 Cynthia plays traditional tunes, some Irish but mostly Scottish Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Chris Caswell Holy Wood Gargoyle, 2001 “...a delightful and enchanting collection of tunes from the British Isles and Europe, lovingly arranged. A mixture of solo and accompanied pieces featuring fiddle, cello, woodwinds, etc. (no vocals).”
Violaine Mayor Strujenn Haleg Vocation VOC039, 2001 Violaine plays her replica Queen Mary harp in a solo selection Click here to read more and order from the Emporium
Canty Wings of Wisdom Rota RTCD002, 2000 / Dorian DOR-93232, 2001 A choral recording of the works of Hildegard of Bingen. Bill Taylor plays Gaelic harp to accompany the singing.
Ordering instructions: I carry a number of Gaelic harp books and CDs in stock at the Emporium. Click on the link to order, or call or email me to discuss what you want - I am happy to try and source out-of-print or hard-to-find items not currently in stock. Go to the Emporium homepage for more details.
I also will buy secondhand copies of many of these items. Contact me with details of what you have and we can discuss terms.
Simon Chadwick
2010 on 2000-2010 1990-1999 1980-1989 1970-1979 pre-1969 Essential listening
