Karen Farrington: The Music, Songs and Instruments of Ireland. San Diego 1998. Stron 144. Papier kredowy. Duży format: 23x31 cm.
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THE MUSIC, SONGS &
INSTRUMENTS OF
IRELAND
T
he term,"Irish" can be applied to a host of musical forms, from ancient harp music played by highly prized medieval bards to contemporary stadium rock and the Riverdance phenomenon. Perhaps the most exceptional aspect of the music that flows from the Emerald Isle is its versatility and its influ¬ence on diverse genres across the globe. Wherever it is found though, and in whatever form, the music of Ireland inspires in its listen¬ers a passion that is rarely found in other forms. Music, Songs and Instruments of Ireland traces the history of traditional Irish music, from its roots in the mists of Celtic culture to the present day. Illustrated with over a hundred photographs and illustrations it documents the evolution of each instrument as well as accounting for many of the most famous play¬ers and enthusiasts who have shaped and pre¬served this uniquely emotive music, infused as it is with the soul, talent, and often tragic history of this beautiful island. The story of Irish music—sometimes glorious, often troubled-sheds light on how present-day traditional music has emerged. While much of what has gone before remains a mystery, and always will, what remains to us is probably the most human, most varied, most poetical music in the world.
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