Celtic harp arrangements of medieval, classical and traditional melodies

18 MP3 Songs
CLASSICAL: Traditional, FOLK: Traditional Folk



Details:
One day, many years ago, I was working at a local Renaissance Faire as a strolling singer. I walked around a corner and heard the most beautiful sounds I had ever encountered...it was my first time hearing a Celtic harp. I was so enamored of the glorious tones that I immediately began saving my money and, 8 months later, my first harp arrived. I have been playing for 10+ years.

My music background (as a 'cellist, singer and music major at Holy Names University) was mostly classical. I was not drawn so much to the traditional Celtic and New-Age repertoires that many other Celtic harpers explore. My real passion is the music of the middle ages and Renaissance. I especially enjoy introducing people who do not consider themselves classical music fans to the earthy "gutsiness" of medieval dance music.

Many of the celtic CD's I have heard are a little too dreamy for my taste. I've endeavored to provide an interesting contrast of music with this collection of favorites from my repertoire.

I often play the harp at St. Dominic's Church in Benicia, California. Also, I'm the personal harper for the Baron and Baroness of a medieval/Renaissance re-enactment group, and I play for weddings, parties, receptions and commercial presentations.

"Wine Country Harpist" is the fruition of a long-term dream, made possible by my husband's encouragement and prodding. We are now planning two more CD's: "Wondrous Love: Traditional American Hymns" and a CD (with soprano Cathleen Morton-Vickers)of Christmas music from the British Isles.