Sir Charles Stanford - Irish Rhapsody no. 1, op 78 (1/2)

[slothropgr]

Ah me. As a half-mick, half-plaidie who's despaired of ever hearing a Scottish Rhapsody, this does me puir heart good. Cosidering their genetic musical heritage the Irish have always been short on classical composers, except for John Field, who may have invented the nocturne but whose music was only a tad more Irish than Beethoven's. Great 'tis to hear his most Irish rhapsody again--what could be more Irish than 'Danny Boy'?

[Quotenwagnerianer]

I love Stanford. Had heard of him 20 years ago, but only recently started collecting his music. So far haven't heart anything I didn't like.

[crossleydd42]

The Ulster Orchestra, under the late Vernon Handley, was superb and made many memorable recordings, usually with an Irish flavour. A favourite of mine is Hamilton Harty's 'With the Wild Geese'.

[JamesJimmyJnr]

Does anyone have or is anyone able to post a recording of: Stanford: Irish Rhapsody, Funeral March 'the Martyrdom', Piano Concerto No. 2. It was played at Queen Alexandra's funeral in Westminster Abbey 27th November 1925. I have almost but given up on my search. With thanks and appreciation. Jim

[matejpatek]

It is very much like Tchaikovsky's or Kalinnikov's music. Nice!

[pjdonagh]

Very atmospheric. This is a piece I would love hear in the concert hall.

I asume (because of the superb quality) that this is a Chandos recording!

Thank you for posting.

[mariadespina80]

Splendid video...the irish harp ...exceptional !!

[mariadespina80]

Beautiful music ! Thank you !