Hyperion Records | Moore's Irish Melodies

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Recording details: January 1995
St Paul's Church, New Southgate, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Mark Brown
Engineered by Antony Howell
Release date: September 1995
Total duration: 68 minutes 5 seconds

'The performances admirably match the spirit of the originals ... The bell-like sound of the metal-strung harp is most distinctive, and Giles Lewin's fiddle solos are delightful. Recording and presentation are up to the company's customary high standard' (Gramophone)

'A real charmer, featuring exquisitely musical singing and ensemble work. Utterly beguiling' (BBC Music Magazine)

'A moving and modestly refined collection of Irish songs - from spirited anthems to beautiful laments - which should prove irresistible to lovers of folksong-based music. Superbly produced' (Fanfare, USA)

'A fascinating collection, performed with admirable care for authenticity' (Fanfare, USA)

Moore's Irish Melodies

Invocation, Timothy Roberts (conductor)

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1		Dear harp of my country 'The Farewell to My Harp' [2'44] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
2		Erin! the tear and smile in thine eyes [2'09] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
3		How sweet the answer Echo makes [2'13] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
4		Silent, oh Moyle! be the roar of thy water 'The Song of Fiionnulala' [2'23] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
5		Rich and rare were the gems she wore [4'10] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
6		The twisting of the rope [0'49] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
7		Joice's Tune [1'12] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
8		The summer is coming [0'41] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
9		Carolan's Concerto [1'53] Turlough Carolan (1670-1738), arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
10		The harp that once, thro' Tara's halls [2'52] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
11		Nanny McDermotroe [1'22] Turlough Carolan (1670-1738), arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
12		The valley lay smiling before me 'The Song of O'Ruark, Prince of Breffni' [2'48] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
13		Abigail Judge [2'37] Turlough Carolan (1670-1738), arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
14		Avenging and bright [2'08] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
15		The Minstrel-Boy [1'44] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
16		Lament for Owen O'Neill [2'15] Turlough Carolan (1670-1738), arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
17		'Tis beleived that this harp 'The Origin of the Harp' [3'54] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
18		Come, rest in this bosom [2'41] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
19		She is far from the land [3'05] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
20		Come o'er the sea [1'35] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
21		'Tis the last rose of summer [3'11] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
22		Girls, have you seen George? [1'19] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
23		The pretty girl milking the cows [1'14] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
24		John, heir of the glen [1'34] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
25		Love in secret [1'27] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
26		The jointure [2'50] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
27		How dear to me the hour [2'58] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
28		Fly not yet [1'32] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
29		At the mid hour of night [2'30] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
30		What the bee is to the floweret [1'35] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)
31		Fill the bumper fair! [2'40] Anonymous - traditional, arr. Sir John Andrew Stevenson (1761-1833)