The Music of Ireland in the Early Modern Era
Up to the 17 th century harp artists were patronized by the aristocracy in Ireland, this culture died out in the 18 th century with the ...
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to the 17th century harp artists were patronized by the aristocracy
in Ireland, this culture died out in the 18th century with the
collapse of Gaelic Ireland. Turlough Carolan from 1670-1738 is the best known
of those harpists, and over 200 of his compositions are known. He wrote in a
baroque pattern that is usually classified as the classical music, but his
music has entered the tradition and is played by several folk artists now.
Edward Bunting collected some of the last-known Irish harp tunes at the Belfast
Harp Festival in 1792, other significant collectors of Irish music include
Francis O’Neill and George Petrie.
Other clear Irish artists of this period
include the Cearbhall O’g O’ D’alaigh; Piaras Feiritear; William Connellan and
his brother, Thomas Connellan, composer Dominic O’ Mongain, Donnchadh O’
Hamsaigh, poet songwriter Eoghan Rua O’ Suilleabhain, Arthur O’Neill, Patrick
Byrne, world-renowned piper Tarlach mac Suibhne; poet and songwriter Colm de
Bhailis.
