Saothar

Saothar // new compositions for the tradition

Each month ITMA showcase the compositions of a composer writing in the traditional idiom. 

The interactive scores from the series are available in this collection.  More information, including links to audio recordings of the tunes played by the composers themselves, can be found in the accompanying blog.

Tunes in this collection

1

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After midnight [comp. Yvonne Casey], reel

After midnight [comp. Yvonne Casey], reel

2

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Bluebells in the glen [comp. Yvonne Casey], reel

Bluebells in the glen [comp. Yvonne Casey], reel

3

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Éanna's dance [comp. Yvonne Casey], reel

Éanna's dance [comp. Yvonne Casey], reel

4

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Kieran's jig [comp. Yvonne Casey]

Kieran's jig [comp. Yvonne Casey]

5

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Frank Kelly's reel [comp. Yvonne Casey]

Frank Kelly's reel [comp. Yvonne Casey]

6

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The gift of music [comp. Yvonne Casey], jig

The gift of music [comp. Yvonne Casey], jig

7

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Rounding Malin Head [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

Rounding Malin Head [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

8

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Ringing the Bell [comp. Zoё Conway], jig

Ringing the Bell [comp. Zoё Conway], jig

9

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The Scordisae [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

The Scordisae [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

10

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The White Deer [comp. Zoё Conway], march

The White Deer [comp. Zoё Conway], march

11

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Wild Strawberry Hill [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

Wild Strawberry Hill [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

12

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The Horse's Tail [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

The Horse's Tail [comp. Zoё Conway], reel

13

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Ómós Shéamuis [comp. Zoё Conway], march and slip jig

Ómós Shéamuis [comp. Zoё Conway], march and slip jig

14

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The Caldeon Line [comp. Zoё Conway], jig

The Caldeon Line [comp. Zoё Conway], jig

15

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Faoiseamh [comp. Zoё Conway], air

Faoiseamh [comp. Zoё Conway], air

16

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A tribute to Lad O'Beirne [comp. Charlie Lennon]

A tribute to Lad O'Beirne [comp. Charlie Lennon]