Even St. Patrick could not escape the charm of the green island. Hardly any country appreciates
its nature and cultivates its traditions more than Ireland. Irish folk music with violin
flute harp guitar drum and others is not only present in pubs at festivals or on street
corners but has numerous international followers. With its Celtic influence Irish Folk is
characterised by its diversity. From cheerful melodies jumping rhythms or dance-like spinning
and flowing sounds reminiscent of the Celtic harp to expressive melancholic moments James Rae
presents the whole range of the popular style in Sounds Irish. The ten medium-heavy duos for
flute and piano gain expressiveness not least through their contrasts: passages spiced with
Rubato or Accelerando tonal contrasts such as jazz waltzes or improvised sections as well as
interactions in the melodic leadership they impressively provide authentic and lively musical
experiences. In addition to fresh original compositions this volume of the World Music series
also includes traditional classics such as The Irish Washerwoman The Londonderry Air or St.
Patrick's Day. Let yourself and your audience be enchanted by Irish charm and
green-white-orange joie de vivre.Instrumentation:for flute and piano
