专辑简介

Casadh An tSúgáin Ensemble专辑介绍：For centuries, the rich heritage of the Celts has been passed down like a treasured heirloom. In twelve spirited pieces, the Casadh An tSúgáin ensemble serves up a feast of age-old melodies and delightful originals that celebrate the joy and spectacle of the Celtic tradition. Instrumentation includes fiddle, banjo, piano, Celtic flute, tin whistle & guitar. With this enchanting collection you can embark on a whimsical journey through the ages and abandon yourself to the riviting Celtic pulse.Although this CD lists 12 tracks,each track has from 2 to 5 songs.Unless you are quite familiar with Celtic Folk music,many off the songs will probably be unknown to you;but even so, you will find them beautiful,haunting and enchanting.The CD is completely instrumental with the following instruments played by 11 different musicians;fiddle,piano, bedhran,celtic flute,tin whistle,uilleann pipes,guitar,cittern,bouzouki,tenor banjo,bass,cello and harp. Casadh An tSugain translated into English means "The Twisted Rope".Formed by Oliver Schroer and John Herberman,the ensemble is a collection of fine instrumentalists charmed by Celtic Music.Oliver,s (June 18,1956-July 3,2008 dying from untreatable Leukemia at 52)engaging fiddle has graced more than 60 recordings and the stages of virtually every Canadian folk festival.