The Ancient Music of Ireland Book

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Edward Buntings publishings in his three collections of 1796, 1809 and 1840. Many of the airs, published in piano arrangements, have been used by later songwriters, including Thoma s Moore, and are still heard in both vocal and instrumental form today. This hardback facsimile edition of all three collections includes Buntings extensive dissertation on the history and practice of music in Ireland, with details of harps and harp technique, harpers and their compositions. It has proved a source of inspiration to countless composers and performers.Product Code: WM1347 Show more