My CD:

Clàrsach na Bànrighe

My CD was released in 2008. Called Clàrsach na Bànrighe, it is a selection of Scottish and Irish solo harp music from medieval to 18th century and includes one Gaelic song.

My Programmes detail concerts and other events including weddings and funerals, as well as booking info

I have an unusual Repertory of early Irish and Scottish Gaelic music from medieval church chant to baroque variation sets of the 18th century.

I even have historical Costumes!

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Listen to 'Da Mihi Manum', composed by Ruaidhrí Dall Ó Catháin in about 1620 (from my CD)

(Click here to download an mp3, 3.9MB, 4:18)

To listen to more sound clips, you can visit my page on MySpace.

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The neglected historical harp music of Ireland and Scotland ranges from miniature compositions to extensive variation sets, and has parallels with other Scottish and Irish musical traditions such as sean nòs singing, early pibroch, and 18th century fiddle music, as well as with English and continental baroque music.

The sound of the replica medieval Scottish harp, with its one-piece willow soundbox and solid silver and gold wire strings, is ethereal, rich and utterly unlike any other type of harp you may have heard - it is more often compared with bells, or church organ.

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