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Celtic Reflections

Barry Douglas:Eimear Mcgowan (Artist) Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 My Lagan Love
2 Irish lullaby
3 Home Away from Home
4 The Cliffs of Dooneen
5 Carrickfergus
6 The Coolin
7 Inis
8 She Moved through the Fair
9 The Mushroom Tree
10 The Kid on the Mountain
11 Danny Boy
12 The Raggle Taggle Gypsy
13 The Last Rose of Summer
14 Down by the Sally Gardens
15 The Pleasant Rocks
16 Open the Door Softly
17 The Lamentation of Eoin O'Neill
18 Planxty Dillon

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Barry Douglas is best-known for his celebrated performances of great works central to the classical repertoire, not least through his acclaimed Brahms and Schubert series on Chandos. In his new disc Celtic Reflections we hear another side to his musical life. Playing his own arrangements, he explores the melodies of his native Ireland, from ancient folk tunes passed down through the ages to pieces by contemporary songwriters. He is joined by the talented young flautist Eimear McGeown who, as well as being an accomplished classical player, is a renowned and passionate exponent of the traditional Irish flute which she plays in this recording.

Many of the arrangements are based on transcriptions of folksongs and folk tunes that offer a glimpse of Celtic cultures past. The melody for 'My Lagan Love' had been passed down aurally for generations before the musicologist Hector Hughes transcribed it in the early twentieth century, while the folksong collector Edward Bunting transcribed 'Irish Lullaby' at the last-ever gathering of old Irish harpers in 1792. Well-known folk tunes heard here, such as 'Danny Boy' and 'Carrickfergus', trace their roots far back in history and have come to represent Ireland in the popular imagination. Barry Douglas's caring arrangements breathe new life into this music and transport us on a journey across the centuries.

Presenting a modern take on traditional Celtic music, Eimear McGeown performs a number of her own compositions. Inis and The Mushroom Tree are inspired by personal experiences and informed by a knowledge of and passion for the folk music of her homeland.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.4 x 12.9 x 0.89 cm; 108.01 g
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Chandos
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Chandos
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00M15FOK8
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ Germany
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Dona Gallagher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Worlds
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2015
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    This instrumental cd takes one out of the everyday and transports to Celtic "worlds." I love it!
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  • Brian O'Reilly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2017
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    Easy listening and enjoyable.
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  • cynthia griffiths
    5.0 out of 5 stars soothing and brilliant. Really love it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2014
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    Haunting, soothing and brilliant. Really love it. Thanks Barry
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  • Charmian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2015
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    Love this.
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  • zanne
    4.0 out of 5 stars a lot to enjoy.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2014
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    Lovely, relaxing listening, especially Londonderry Air. Talented pianist, a lot to enjoy.
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  • JohnW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely disc
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2015
    On this CD we hear the brilliant Barry Douglas in light hearted mood, presenting us with his own arrangements of 18 pieces of Irish folk music, ranging from melodies first heard in the 1700s right through to some more modern compositions. Several of the earlier pieces were collected by Edward Bunting, Francis O’Neill, James Hardiman and Jane Ross. Three tracks feature the Irish Flute, played by Eimear McGeown, and she includes two of her own pieces, Inis and The Mushroom Tree. As you would expect, we are also treated to some well-known Irish pot boilers such as Danny Boy and Carrickfergus but that is only to be expected – and welcomed – on a disc called Celtic Reflections.

    Barry Douglas was brought up in Northern Ireland and just like another of his famous compatriots, James Galway, it is evident that he has a real love of his country’s musical roots and traditions. His arrangements are full of variety, generally understated in their approach and played with taste and refinement. Much of the music is indeed reflective in nature. The reflective mood never becomes dull or glutinous and there are some more felicitous, fleet-footed moments that change the atmosphere of the disc and move the music along. The addition of the flute further enhances the beauty of the music and adds much welcomed variety to the proceedings.

    The opening track, She moved through the Fair, with its initial presentation of the tune on unaccompanied flute sets the atmosphere for the majority of the music that follows. This is soulful, yearning and mystic and I enjoyed it very much. The Coolin has a Bach-like opening with immaculate ornamentation followed by a clever set of variations. The piece reminds me of one of Gottschalk’s creations. Open the Door Softly is a short spirited jig and Planxty Dillon is a super romp of a piece, dashed off with great élan. The Last Rose of Summer is a great tune, immortalised for many by its use in the classic Ealing Studios comedy film The Lady Killers. One of my personal favourites is The Mushroom Tree showcasing as it does the talents of Eimear McGeown in a very special two minute span of Celtic magic. The disc finishes with a moving but not too sugary rendition of Danny Boy and very good it is too.

    Barry Douglas is to be applauded for these arrangements and his direct communication skills. This music means a lot to him and that shows in his performances. In terms of a pigeon hole I suppose this is in the category of Easy Listening but so be it. The playing, recording (clear and immediate) and musical content are all first class. It was probably a refreshing change for Mr Douglas to move out of the highbrow arena for a short while and record something different to his usual fare. This is a lovely disc.
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  • PMB777
    5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 January 2018
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    Very soothing----am thoroughly enjoying this
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  • DJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Reflections
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 April 2015
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    If you like Celtic Music, you'll like this one. Very nice and relaxing music.
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  • Sharon Z
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 March 2017
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    Beautiful CD!
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  • John Kracke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Listening
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 March 2015
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    One of his best.
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  • hockey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 9 March 2015
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    Like this a lot.
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