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Irish Harp CD
The Thorn Tree (2006)

Gráinne Hambly

The Thorn Tree - grainne hamblyThis is Gráinne's third solo harp CD of traditional Irish dance music, slow airs and pieces from the 17th and 18th century harp repertoire.

Arrangements

All tracks Trad. Arr. Gráinne Hambly, except: 'The Thorn Tree' comp. and arr. G. Hambly 'Into the Wood' comp. Paddy O'Brien (JDC Publications), arr. G. Hambly 'The Spotted Dog' comp. John McEvoy, arr. G. Hambly

Thanks to: The Arts Council, Kathy DeAngelo, Larry Egar, Harald Ergott, Bernie Geraghty, Dennis Gormley, Mary Graham, Janet Harbison, Lesl Harker, Billy Jackson, Patricia Joyce, Nicky and Anne McAuliffe, John McEvoy, Brian McNamara, Mary McNamara, Siobhán Ní Chonaráin, Eileen O'Brien, Bruno Staehelin, my parents Michael and Mary, sisters Niamh and Róisín, extended family and friends.

The Title 'The Thorn Tree' is taken from Gráinne's composition of the same name

The Harp used on this recording was made by Larry Egar from County Cork.