Sean's Dance (Flute and Harp)

HarpSong

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 8, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 8, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: HarpSong
• ASIN: B0000457K6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #348,238 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Papillon

2. The King of the Fairies

3. Danny Boy

4. Cantoluna

5. Brian Boru's March

6. Ashokan Farewell

7. Lannigan's Ball / The Kerry Dances

8. Sweet Molly's Lament

9. Caoineadh Luimni

10. Soaring

11. The Battle of Kinsale

12. Lament for the Wild Geese

13. Belfast Hornpipe

14. The Level Plain (Magh Seola)

15. Sean's Dance

16. A Gaelic Blessing

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

The making of this CD "Sean's Dance" was a real labor of love. All the pieces we chose hopefully convey the absolute joy we feel when we are playing them. Our children were the inspiration for several of the pieces that we included and it is to them that we dedicate this recording.

Product Description

HarpSong is a musical duo featuring artists Karen Almquist, harp and soprano, and Jennifer Grady, flute, which is based in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. "Sean's Dance" is a collection of Jennifer and Karen's favorite Celtic-inspired pieces performed on flute and harp. The recording is peaceful and soothing to the soul, yet lively and uplifting at times. The CD also includes three original pieces written by Jennifer Grady. The title track "Sean's Dance", featuring two flutes and piano, was written in honor of her 13 year old son who was born with Down Syndrome. "Sweet Molly's Lament" and "Soaring", along with "Sean's Dance", are all published by ALRY Publications in Charlotte, N.C. Joining Jennifer and Karen on the CD for selected tracks are Andrea Niemiec on the string double bass and Terry Ostergaard on the bodhran. The final track, a moving, yet peaceful rendition of "A Gaelic Blessing" by John Rutter, features the beautiful soprano voice of Karen Almquist with harp accompaniment.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sean's Dance, January 10, 2000

By A Customer

This is a lovely CD by Jenny Grady on Flute and Karen Almquist on Harp. I listen to it when I want to be bathed in beautiful music. Their other CD, HarpSong Noel, is already a Christmas favorite. We played it during dinner and to add a little class to the percussion of tearing gift wrap on Christmas morning!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sean's Dance, February 11, 2000

By A Customer

This is a fabulous CD. Jennifer Grady's original compositions are full of celtic influences, as is much of the CD. The arrangements are fresh and wonderful to listen to. The performances and production quality are both excellent. You'll love this CD!