2 LP Daniel Hopes latest album, "Irish Roots" due for release on July 5, 2024, embodies his deep connection to Ireland, inherited from his paternal great-grandfather who left Waterford for South Africa in the 1890s. Although never residing in Ireland, Hopes fascination with its culture led to the creation of the documentary "Celtic Dreams: Daniel Hope’s Hidden Irish History". Supported by musicologist Olivier Fourés and experiences with award-winning Irish band Lúnasa, Hope explores the intersection of folk and classical music. "Irish Roots" reflects this journey, featuring compositions by Ina Boyle and Turlough O’Carolan alongside classics like "Danny Boy" and Vivaldis L’estro armonico concertos. Daniel Hope is joined on his new album by a stellar line-up of guest artists, including Lúnasa, harpist Siobhán Armstrong, flautists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway, singer Rea Garvey, multi-instrumentalist and folk musician Ross Daly, fellow violinist Simos Papanas, and the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Geiss. Tracklist: 01. Lunasa - Morning Nightcap (Arr. Lúnasa for Ensemble) [04:33] 02. Daniel Hope, Siobhan Armstrong - Codladh an Óighir (Transcr. for Violin and Harp) [03:00] 03. Daniel Hope - Follow Me Up To Carlow (Transcr. for Vocals and Ensemble) [02:43] 04 IRISH TUNES SET 1 [04:43] 05. Daniel Hope, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra - Phantasy [06:50] 06. Daniel Hope, Lunasa - Minor Bee (Arr. Lúnasa for Ensemble) [05:00] Henry Purcell 07. Daniel Hope - A New Irish Tune in G Major "Lilliburlero", Z. 646 (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:40] Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe Daniel Hope 08. Gavotte (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:33] 09. Menuet (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:59] 10. Branle de Village (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:56] 11. Bourrée I (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:55] 12. Aria (Transcr. for Ensemble) [04:39] 13. Bourrée II (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:56] 14. Daniel Hope, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss - Makrinitsa (Transcr. for Solo Violin, Solo Lyra and Ensemble) [05:07] Concerto grosso in A , Op.3/5 , RV 519 15. Daniel Hope, Simos Papanas, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss - I. Allegro [02:54] 16. Daniel Hope, Simos Papanas, Markellos Chryssicos, Emanuele Forni, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss - II. Largo [01:51] 17. Daniel Hope, Simos Papanas, Markellos Chryssicos, Emanuele Forni, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss - III. Allegro [02:28] 18. Daniel Hope Introduction to Scarlattis Lessons (Transcr. for Ensemble) [03:13] 8 Suites of Lessons Fifth Sett Daniel Hope 19 Gavotte (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:03] 20. Daniel Hope - Auld Bob Morrice (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:59] 21. Daniel Hope - IRISH TUNES SET 2 [02:03] 22. Daniel Hope - OCarolans Concerto (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:24] 23. Daniel Hope, Rea Garvey - Molly Malone (Transcr. for Vocals and Violin) [03:53] 24. Daniel Hope - The Red Haired Boy (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:57] 25. Daniel Hope - The Waterford Walz (Transcr. for Ensemble) [02:22] 26. Daniel Hope, Ryszard Groblewski, James Galway, Jeanne Galway, Nicola Mosca - Danny Boy (Transcr. for Ensemble) [03:03] 27. Daniel Hope, Lunasa - Ladies Step Up To Tea (Arr. Lúnasa for Ensemble) [04:21] 28. Daniel Hope - OCarolans Farewell (Transcr. for Vocals and Ensemble) [03:40]
