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Javier Sáinz
Silva Caledonia
Siubhal 3, 2008
This is the much delayed and long awaited solo CD from Javier Sáinz.
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Clàrsach na Bànrighe

Simon Chadwick
Clàrsach na Bànrighe
EGH 1, 2008
Medieval and 18th century Scottish repertory played on a decorated replica of the Queen Mary harp.
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Dastirum

Allan MacDonald
Dastirum
Siubhal 2, 2007
This CD is a useful introduction to the elusive and difficult world of pibroch, or piobaireachd, the ancient high-art music of the Scottish Gaelic bagpipes.
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Still Warm

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.
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Cruit go nÓr

Ann Heymann
Cruit go nÓr - Harp of Gold
Clairseach Records, 2006
Ann's latest record, long-awaited, and well worth the anticipation.
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Má Bhionn Tú Liom Bí Liom

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
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The Cries of London

Les Sacqueboutiers
The Cries of London
Ambroisie AMB 9965, 2004
This record features some rare chances to hear early Irish harp (Siobhán's replica of the Trinity College harp, strung with brass and gold) played in mainstream consort music, alongside bass viol, organ, drums and brass.
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Music from the Robert ap Huw Manuscript

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.
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Cláirseach na hÉireann - The Harp of Ireland

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
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The Silver String

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.
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Musique Celtique Ancienne

Arnould, Mayor & Herrou
Musique Celtique Ancienne
Hent Telenn Breizh 2004
Violaine Mayor plays a copy of the Queen Mary harp, in a new group including her husband Joël Herrou, and lute-player Patrice Arnould. The programme is drawn largely from historical sources of Irish and Scottish music.

Tales from the Ends of the Earth and Beyant

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
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Wolcum Yule

Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King
Wolcum Yule
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907325, 2003
A selection of Christmas music ancient and modern, Christian and pagan.
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Over Nine Waves

Rebecca Hood
Over Nine Waves
Private release, 2003
The debut recording of this Australian harper presents a well-rounded selection of music.
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Music on the Wind

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, but his lack of damping and heavily chordal bass creates passages of unpleasant discord. Bretaigne est Poésie

Violaine Mayor
Bretaigne est Poésie
Vocation Records VOC044, 2002
An interesting adaption of elements of the old Gaelic traditions into a modern Breton tradition.
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Alchemy of a Rose

Cynthia Cathcart
Alchemy of a Rose
Highland Circle HCM51886, 2002
Cynthia plays traditional tunes, some Irish but mostly Scottish
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Strujenn Haleg

Violaine Mayor
Strujenn Haleg
Vocation VOC039, 2001
Violaine plays her replica Queen Mary harp in a solo selection
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La Fee Verte

Dreamchild
La Fee Verte
Private release, 2000
An American psychedelic Gothic rock band is not perhaps a place in which one would expect the wire-strung harp to survive, but Cheryl Wanner's simple use of the instrument's bright sound and long sustain plays an important part in this music.

Wings of Wisdom

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.

Old Loves

The Lazarus Harps
Old Loves
2000
Kyle Wohlmut plays Gaelic harp in his band The Lazarus Harps. Old Loves is an upbeat album with jazz and world music influences; tunes range from a classical piece by Smetena to Mongolian fiddle.

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