Deirdre of the Sorrows

Patrick Cassidy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 10, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B000000NNH
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,655 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. What Is That Violent Sound That Resounds

2. O Deirdre, You Will Destroy Much - Linda Lee/Alan Jolly/Caoimhin Mac Giolla Leith/Larry Howes/Tallis Chm Chor

3. Naoise Son Of Uisnech - Linda Lee/Alison St. Denis/Caoimhin Mac Giolla Leith/Larry Howes/Tallis Chm Chor

4. The Exile Of The Suns Of Uisnech

5. Against Us Transgressed Fair Fergus

6. Do Not Break This Day, My Heart

7. The Violent Death Of The Sons Of Uisnech And Of Deirdre/Three Carolan Pieces

8. Dr. John Hart, Bishop Of Achonry - Patrick Cassidy

9. Kitty Magennis - Patrick Cassidy

10. Brian Maguire - Patrick Cassidy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not overbearing, August 27, 2000

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ThymeWaits "reader" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deirdre of the Sorrows (Audio CD)

Poor Deirdre! It is prophesized before her birth that Deirdre will be the catalyst for many deaths. Her story comes from the 12th-century Book of Leinster, part of the Ulster Cycle. Found in the New Age section, Patrick Cassidy's composition is classical. The music is often dirge-like. What would you expect of a score that begins with a foretelling of evil and follows the life of Dierdre through exile and slaughter? It is dark, and melodic ... and haunting.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my alltime favorite cd's, February 12, 2007

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gretel von fostenburg (oklahoma, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deirdre of the Sorrows (Audio CD)

I first purchased Deirdre of the Sorrows in March 1999. My local classical station was playing it on Saint Patrick's Day. I was completely swept away by the haunting melodies. The first track is breathtakingly beautiful. It is too bad Patrick Cassidy does not get much more noteriety here in the states, with the talented composing skills he displays.

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting indeed, October 15, 2001

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James V. Delong (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deirdre of the Sorrows (Audio CD)

The last reviewer called it "haunting." That it is, and I would add the term "addictive." It is partly the times, the post Sept. 11 era, but in emotional impact about life, death, fate, and tragedy (it includes no lighter moments) Deirdre ranks right up there with the end of The Ring, and there is no higher praise.