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SIOBHÁN ARMSTRONG
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(Extract) duration 00:59 An excerpt from a 17th century Spanish psalm-setting, alternating between choir and the chromatic Spanish arpa de dos ordenes. Performed in the Collegiate Church of San Pedro in Lerma, Spain, as part of a reconstruction of the First Vespers and Salve Service as it was performed in the presence of King Philip III and the Duke of Lerma. From the CD Music for the Duke of Lerma Gabrieli Consort and Players (Paul McCreesh), 2002 Deutsche Grammophon 471 694-2 used with kind permission of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg Da Mihi Manum Duration 5:35 The Irish harper Ruaidhrí Dall Ó Catháin (c.1570 – 1650) spent much of his life in the Scottish Highlands. This, his best known composition, is more familiar today under its Irish title: Tabhair Dom do Lámh [Give me your hand]. This performance incorporates a variant, which appeared in the Collection of Ancient Scots Music published by Daniel Dow c.1776. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. Síle Ní Chonalláin (Extract) Duration 2:42. An excerpt from a love song in Irish by the harper-composer Thomas Connellan (c.1640 – c.1720) sung here by Róisín Elsafty, the young Irish sean nós ['old style'] singer from Connemara and accompanied by Siobhán Armstrong on early Irish harp. From the CD Má Bhíonn Tú Liom, Bí Liom Róisín Elsafty 2006 Vertical Records VERTCD080. Used with kind permission. Galliard Duration 1:17. Sedet Sola Duration 2:20. These two pieces by the Elizabethan composers Orlando Gibbons (1583 – 1625) and Anthony Holborne (c. 1545 – 1602) present the Irish harp as it may have been played in English Renaissance consort music. Sedet Sola soloists: Siobhán Armstrong Early Irish Harp Jonathan Cable Bass Viol Yasuko Bouvard Chamber Organ Pedro Esteban Percussion From the CD The Cries of London Les Sacquaboutiers 2004 Ambroisie AMB 9965. Used with kind permission. Carolan's Concerto Duration 2:49. Turlough Carolan (1670 – 1738) is the best known of the 18th century Irish harper composers. His grandiosely titled Concerto attempted to imitate the new Baroque music style which was fashionable in Ireland at the period. This performance closely follows Edward Bunting's published version in his General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music 1796. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. If you need help with these sound clips, please contact the website designer, Simon Chadwick. HOME LISTEN ON-LINE BIOGRAPHY PORTRAITSTUITION CDs CONTACT
From the CD Music for the Duke of Lerma Gabrieli Consort and Players (Paul McCreesh), 2002 Deutsche Grammophon 471 694-2 used with kind permission of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
Duration 5:35 The Irish harper Ruaidhrí Dall Ó Catháin (c.1570 – 1650) spent much of his life in the Scottish Highlands. This, his best known composition, is more familiar today under its Irish title: Tabhair Dom do Lámh [Give me your hand]. This performance incorporates a variant, which appeared in the Collection of Ancient Scots Music published by Daniel Dow c.1776. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. Síle Ní Chonalláin (Extract) Duration 2:42. An excerpt from a love song in Irish by the harper-composer Thomas Connellan (c.1640 – c.1720) sung here by Róisín Elsafty, the young Irish sean nós ['old style'] singer from Connemara and accompanied by Siobhán Armstrong on early Irish harp. From the CD Má Bhíonn Tú Liom, Bí Liom Róisín Elsafty 2006 Vertical Records VERTCD080. Used with kind permission. Galliard Duration 1:17. Sedet Sola Duration 2:20. These two pieces by the Elizabethan composers Orlando Gibbons (1583 – 1625) and Anthony Holborne (c. 1545 – 1602) present the Irish harp as it may have been played in English Renaissance consort music. Sedet Sola soloists: Siobhán Armstrong Early Irish Harp Jonathan Cable Bass Viol Yasuko Bouvard Chamber Organ Pedro Esteban Percussion From the CD The Cries of London Les Sacquaboutiers 2004 Ambroisie AMB 9965. Used with kind permission. Carolan's Concerto Duration 2:49. Turlough Carolan (1670 – 1738) is the best known of the 18th century Irish harper composers. His grandiosely titled Concerto attempted to imitate the new Baroque music style which was fashionable in Ireland at the period. This performance closely follows Edward Bunting's published version in his General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music 1796. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. If you need help with these sound clips, please contact the website designer, Simon Chadwick. HOME LISTEN ON-LINE BIOGRAPHY PORTRAITSTUITION CDs CONTACT
From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission.
(Extract) Duration 2:42. An excerpt from a love song in Irish by the harper-composer Thomas Connellan (c.1640 – c.1720) sung here by Róisín Elsafty, the young Irish sean nós ['old style'] singer from Connemara and accompanied by Siobhán Armstrong on early Irish harp. From the CD Má Bhíonn Tú Liom, Bí Liom Róisín Elsafty 2006 Vertical Records VERTCD080. Used with kind permission. Galliard Duration 1:17. Sedet Sola Duration 2:20. These two pieces by the Elizabethan composers Orlando Gibbons (1583 – 1625) and Anthony Holborne (c. 1545 – 1602) present the Irish harp as it may have been played in English Renaissance consort music. Sedet Sola soloists: Siobhán Armstrong Early Irish Harp Jonathan Cable Bass Viol Yasuko Bouvard Chamber Organ Pedro Esteban Percussion From the CD The Cries of London Les Sacquaboutiers 2004 Ambroisie AMB 9965. Used with kind permission. Carolan's Concerto Duration 2:49. Turlough Carolan (1670 – 1738) is the best known of the 18th century Irish harper composers. His grandiosely titled Concerto attempted to imitate the new Baroque music style which was fashionable in Ireland at the period. This performance closely follows Edward Bunting's published version in his General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music 1796. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. If you need help with these sound clips, please contact the website designer, Simon Chadwick. HOME LISTEN ON-LINE BIOGRAPHY PORTRAITSTUITION CDs CONTACT
From the CD Má Bhíonn Tú Liom, Bí Liom Róisín Elsafty 2006 Vertical Records VERTCD080. Used with kind permission.
Duration 1:17. Sedet Sola Duration 2:20. These two pieces by the Elizabethan composers Orlando Gibbons (1583 – 1625) and Anthony Holborne (c. 1545 – 1602) present the Irish harp as it may have been played in English Renaissance consort music. Sedet Sola soloists: Siobhán Armstrong Early Irish Harp Jonathan Cable Bass Viol Yasuko Bouvard Chamber Organ Pedro Esteban Percussion From the CD The Cries of London Les Sacquaboutiers 2004 Ambroisie AMB 9965. Used with kind permission. Carolan's Concerto Duration 2:49. Turlough Carolan (1670 – 1738) is the best known of the 18th century Irish harper composers. His grandiosely titled Concerto attempted to imitate the new Baroque music style which was fashionable in Ireland at the period. This performance closely follows Edward Bunting's published version in his General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music 1796. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. If you need help with these sound clips, please contact the website designer, Simon Chadwick. HOME LISTEN ON-LINE BIOGRAPHY PORTRAITSTUITION CDs CONTACT
Duration 2:20. These two pieces by the Elizabethan composers Orlando Gibbons (1583 – 1625) and Anthony Holborne (c. 1545 – 1602) present the Irish harp as it may have been played in English Renaissance consort music. Sedet Sola soloists: Siobhán Armstrong Early Irish Harp Jonathan Cable Bass Viol Yasuko Bouvard Chamber Organ Pedro Esteban Percussion From the CD The Cries of London Les Sacquaboutiers 2004 Ambroisie AMB 9965. Used with kind permission. Carolan's Concerto Duration 2:49. Turlough Carolan (1670 – 1738) is the best known of the 18th century Irish harper composers. His grandiosely titled Concerto attempted to imitate the new Baroque music style which was fashionable in Ireland at the period. This performance closely follows Edward Bunting's published version in his General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music 1796. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. If you need help with these sound clips, please contact the website designer, Simon Chadwick. HOME LISTEN ON-LINE BIOGRAPHY PORTRAITSTUITION CDs CONTACT
From the CD The Cries of London Les Sacquaboutiers 2004 Ambroisie AMB 9965. Used with kind permission.
Duration 2:49. Turlough Carolan (1670 – 1738) is the best known of the 18th century Irish harper composers. His grandiosely titled Concerto attempted to imitate the new Baroque music style which was fashionable in Ireland at the period. This performance closely follows Edward Bunting's published version in his General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music 1796. From the CD Cláirseach na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland, Siobhán Armstrong 2004 Maya MCD0401. Used with kind permission. If you need help with these sound clips, please contact the website designer, Simon Chadwick. HOME LISTEN ON-LINE BIOGRAPHY PORTRAITSTUITION CDs CONTACT
If you need help with these sound clips, please contact the website designer, Simon Chadwick.
