Harpist Derek Bell is perhaps best known as a member of the legendary Chieftains. In addition to his work with the Chieftains, Bell has recorded six solo albums, including Carolan's Receipt, his tribute to the renowned harper/composer Turlough O' Carolan (1670-1738). The definitive modern interpreter of Carolan s music, Bell performs much of the album on a metal strung harp which was built to resemble the instrument of the composer s day. Carolan's Receipt - which sees Bell accompanied by fellow Chieftains Paddy Moloney, Seán Potts, Michael Tubridy, Seán Keane, and Martin Fay - is the widest selection of Carolan's music available on record, as well as an extraordinary approximation of what the original music may have sounded like.
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Sidh Beag Agus Sidh Mor |
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Carolan's Receipt (An Dochtuir Sean Stafford) |
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Lady Athenry |
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Fanny Poer |
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Maire Dhall (Blind Mary) |
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Sir Festus A Burca (Sir Festus Burke) |
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Ruisg, A Bhean Na Tabhairne / Carolan's Ramble To Cashel |
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Mrs. Poer (Carolan's "Concerto") |
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Sean O Conchubhair / A H-Uisci Chroidhe Na N-Anamann |
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Seoirse Brabston |
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Maible Ni Cheallaigh (Mabel Kelly) |
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Madam Maxwell / Carolan's Nightcap / Lady Gethin |
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Brighid Cruis (Three Bridget Cruise airs) |
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Sean O Raighilligh (John O'Reilly) |
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Carolan's Farewell To Music |
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