Turlough O’Carolan (1670 1738) is considered the prototype of the travelling Irish harpist, supplying his continually changing audience with new tunes and poignant stories. His melodies which are steeped in Irish tradition havemade him immortal. They have also had a lasting influence on the development of Irish music. Many of his tunes have provided a basis for thousands of later melodies.

This edition for descant or treble recorder and pianopresents, among others, the following pieces: “Jame...