HarpLore Australia Catalogue

AUDIO - TRADITIONAL

BORN ON THE COMMON

Gwenda

Catalogue #61-445, CA $16.50

A beautiful selection of songs with harp accompaniment. Another great Australian talent.

- The Trees They Grow High

- Oh No John

- Hiraeth

- The Oak and the Ash

- The Ash Grove

- Y Deryn Pur

- Early one Morning

- Geordie

- David of the White Rock

- The Queen's Dream

- Raggle-Taggle Gypsies

- The Water is Wide

DIALOGUE: AGALLAIMH

Maire Ni Chathasaigh / Chris Newman

Catalogue #82-885, CD $33

A wonderful combination of harp and guitar with he occasional smattering of other instruments

- Three Piece Suite

- Deirin De/Midnight in Annemasse

- Cnocainin Aerach Chill Mhuire

- The Hiidden Pearl

- An Clar Bog-Deil

- The Beeswing Hornpipe

- Banana Yellow

- Swinging the Lead

- Paddy Whack/Colonel Robertson/The Maid at the Spinning Wheel

- Twinkle Little Star

- I love my love

- Go na mBan san Ar

- Donald Maclean's Farewell to Oban/Duntroon Castle

HARP AND SOUL

Moira Lawry

Catalogue #11-80, CA $16.50

Richly inspired by a trip to Ireland to the World Harp Festival, she features the music of the blind harper O'Carolan, and accompanies her voice with songs drawn from Celtic mythology and folk lore. The written music for some of these pieces are in her book "Planxty Bach".

- Miss Mac Dermott

- The Leprechaun

- Margaret's Waltz

- The Garden Song

- Morning Calm

- Planxty Bach

- Captain Sudley

- Marrowbones

- The Tailor and the Mouse

 

- Variations on a Breton theme

 

- Green grow the Rushes - O

 

HARP OF BRANDISWHIERE, THE

Sylvia Woods

Catalogue #12-09, CA $17 CD $28

 

Inspired by tales of the legendary harper, Sylvia's story and compositions combine to create a magical atmosphere. Companion book also available.

 

- The Legend

- In the Forest

- Dialogue with a Brook

- Lament

- Gypsy Mirage

- Gourenspur

- The Harper's Vision

- Morning Calm

- Metamorphosis

- Forest March

- Brandiswhiere's Triumphant Return

 

HARP OF MY HEART

Meryl Wilkinson

Catalogue #73-681, CD $27.50

 

Meryl accompanies herself on the harp, singing traditional songs of Ireland and Scotland, interspersed with compositions of the Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan, and music learnt on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. A truly magical combination of voice & harp.

 

- Planxty Irwin

- The Little Red Lark

- Eriskay Cradle Song

- The Boatman

- Mrs Jamieson's Favourite

- Blind Mary

- Scarborough Fair

- Lament for Red Iain

- The Parting

- An Eriskay Lovelilt

- Banks of the Lee

- Planxty Fanny Powers

- Timour the Tartan

- My Lagan Love

- Dream Angus

- Corn Rigs

- Gartan Mother's Lullaby

- Eleanor plunkett

- My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose

 

LOVE, LAMENT & LULLABY

Asni

Catalogue #77-749, CD $30

 

OLD HEARTH (HEN AELWYD)

Robin Huw Bowen

Catalogue #01-433,

 

Another delightful recording by this world renowned Welsh Triple Harp player. His fluid fingers and unique variations are an inspiration.

 

- Old Hearth/Ystwyth's Flow

- The Queen's Marsh

- The Gentleness of Montgomeryshire

- The Day

- The Thread of Life

- Sailing Home

- The Bells of the Old Country

 

- Hiraeth/The Grey Window-pane

 

- Farewell to the Days of my Youth

 

- David of the White Rock/The Baron's Barn

 

QUEEN OF HARPS

Anne Heymann

Catalogue #42-442, CD $30

Anne again majestically demonstrates her knowledge of traditional music on the clarsach (wire - strung harp), the harp of the Gaels of Ireland & Scotland.

- Queen of Harps

- Ex Te Lux Oritur

- Lamentation of Youths

- Lament of the Harp

- Temple Hill Reel/Temple Hill Jigs

 

- Feachain Gleis/Scott's Lamentation

 

- The First Irish Jig/Holyrood Measure

 

- Sir Thomas Brook's Pavan/Cormac's Alman/Lord Sheffield's Pavan

 

RED IS THE ROSE

Jan Carter

Catalogue #54-365, CD $25

 

Highlights some of the finest examples of British ballads as collected by Francis James Child during the 19th century. Many of these exquisite folk songs lend themselves to purely instrumental music and nothing can be better suited for their interpretation than the harp and guitar; used so frequently to accompany song.

 

- Red is the Rose

- Mary Hamilton

- The Foggy Dew

- The Great Silkie

- Memories of Alhambra

- Geordie

- The Blarney Pilgrim

- Cancio Del L'Ladre

- El Noye de la Mare

- The Water is Wide

- The Cherry Tree Carol

- The Skye Boat Song

- Lagrima (Teardrops)

- The Unquiet Grave

- Meditations on a Cradle Song

 

- Variations on King of the Faeries

 

- Adagio from 'Concierto de Aranjuez'

 

REJIGGED

Cliona Molins

Catalogue #83-886, CD $25

A bold and beautiful collection of traditional, contemporary and original harp musi from countries such as Ireland and Venezuela. The sound of the harp is made richer by the performances of 8 other musicians including special performances by Chris Wheeler(vocals,irishflute,whistle), Victor Valdes(guitar, maracas),Debbie Tennant(vocals) & Steve Gresson(trumpet).

- King of the Faeries

- Circles

- The Lion/ The Lion Sleeps Tonight/Seswalo's Kwela

- Believe in Me

- Lagan Love

- Concert on the Plains

- Nataliana

- Cocorna

- Love Knows

- Believe in Me

- Circles

- Araguaney

- Lagan Love

- King of the Faeries

- Love Knows

- The Lion/ The Lion Sleeps Tonight/Seswalo's Kwela

- Lagan Love

- Tabhair dom do lamh

- King of the Faeries

- Tabhair dom do lamh

- Concert on the Plains

- Nataliana

- Cocorna

- Love Knows

- Believe in Me

- Araguaney

- Araguaney

- Cocorna

- Nataliana

- Concert on the Plains

- Tabhair dom do lamh

- Circles

- The Lion/ The Lion Sleeps Tonight/Seswalo's Kwela

RENAISSANCE MUSE

Deborah Friou

Catalogue #12-12, CA $17 CD $28

 

A collection of ballads and courtly dance music of the 16th and early 17th century. Drawn from the lute repertoire of Scotland, England, and Italy and the French dances of Praetorius & Gervaise. This solo harp recording transports the listener to another time. 23 of these pieces are in her "Ballads & Court Dances" Book.

 

- All In A Garden Green

- Robin

- Spyenelit Reforme

- A Scots Tune

- Three Ravens

- Greensleeves

- White Flowers

- La Rosette

- My Lady Carey's Dompe

 

RENT A NIGHTINGALE

Asni

Catalogue #77-750, CD $30

 

SCOTTISH HARP, THE

Alison Kinnaird

Catalogue #42-570, CD $31

 

This is a compilation CD with tracks from Alison's previous three recordings - The Harp Key, The Harper's Gallery, and The Harper's Land plus 3 new recordings. This solo harp recording is full of charm and beauty.

 

- The Conundrum

- Ellen's Dreams

- Carrill's Lament

- The Keiking Glasse

- The Braidwood Waits

- The Kid on the Mountain

- McLoud's Salute

- Cumh Easbig Earraghaal

- Port Atholl

- Rory Dall's Port

- Grantown-on-spey

- Bas Alastruim/McAllistruim's March

 

- Cro Cinn t- Saile/The Kilbarchan Weaver

 

- Lady Livingstone/Dunkeld Steeple

 

- Balfour Village/Shapinsay Polka

 

- Ring of Crystal, Ring of Stone

 

SPIRIT WITHIN

Just Folk

Catalogue #17-42, CA $20.50 CD $33

 

Originating in traditional folk music of the United States and the British Isles, the repertoire of just folk is includes music of many cultures, periods, and styles. The unique sounds of the harp (Ronald Price), hammered dulcimer (Carol Price), violin (Jennifer Thomas), and bass or guitar (Wally Koch) are featured in music arrangements which are, truly thought provoking.

 

- Spread Your Wide Wings

- Childgrove

- Carol from an Irish Cabin

- Greensleeves

- Babylon is Falling

- St. Bazils Hymn

- Who Can Sail?

- Sally Gardens

- Cold Frosty Morning

 

- Puttin on the Ritz (P.F.N.A)

 

- My Carnival Life I Will Lay Down

 

- Every Night When the Sun Goes In

 

- Simple Gifts/And Now My Dear Companions

 

THE LIVING WOOD

Maire Ni Chathasaigh / Chris Newman

Catalogue #82-884, CD $33

An uplifting set of tunes played with harp, guitar, vocals, synthesiser, piano, mandolin, and electric bass.

 

WHERE ANGELS FLY

Jan Carter

Catalogue #54-172, CD $25

 

Jan Carter is no stranger to music; her performances, recordings and teachings of the classical guitar have helped in establishing the secure foundation and following the guitar has today in Australia. In the late eighties Jan discovered the Celtic harp. A passing interest gradually turned to a keen fascination. Where Angels Fly is her first recording to feature the Celtic harp.

 

- Douce Dame Jolie

- Six Ribbons

- Star of the County Down

- Carolan's Dream

- Carrickfergus

- Planxty Irwin

- Canon in D Major

- Water Spirit

- Variations on the Breton Theme

 

WILD MOUNTAIN THYME

Jan Carter

Catalogue #54-173, CD $25

 

Jan Carter is an Australian artist who originated from Sydney. Originally a classical guitarist, who recorded two outstanding albums for RCA Red Seal Label, Jan fell in love with the Celtic harp and the evocative music written for it over the years. Included on this, her second harp recording, is an original composition by Judy Milson.

 

- McPherson's Lament

- Sheebeg Sheemore

- Wild Mountain Thyme

- The Butterfly

- Carolan's Concerto

- To Friendship

- Princess Augusta

- Dreams to Sell

- Song of the Water Kelpie

 

LEGEND

CD - Audio Compact Disc

BK - Book

AC - Accessories & Collectibles

CA - Audio Cassette

MA - Manuscript

HP - Harp