Short bio Turlough Carolan
Full biography Turlough Carolan
Turlough Carolan was a renowned Irish composer, born in 1670 in Nobber, County Meath, Ireland. He was blind from a young age but this did not deter him from pursuing his love for music. Carolan is widely regarded as one of the most prominent harpers and composers of his time, and his music is still revered and enjoyed today.
Carolan was initially trained as a harpist, learning from local musicians around him. However, his musical career took off when he moved to Roscommon and became associated with the MacDermott Roe family. It was with them that he received wider attention and recognition for his compositions.
Carolan’s music is characterized by its unique blending of Irish traditional music with Baroque music styles. He is credited with composing over 200 pieces of music, many of which were inspired by and named after people he met throughout his travels. Carolan traveled extensively throughout his life, performing his music and gaining inspiration from the people and culture he encountered.
Carolan’s compositions have been arranged and adapted for various instruments, including the guitar, violin, and piano. Some of his most famous pieces include "Fanny Power", "Carolan's Draught" and "Planxty Irwin". His music has been recorded and performed by numerous artists, and his legacy continues to shape the Irish music tradition today.
In addition to being a talented musician, Carolan was also known for his jovial personality and wit. He was often invited to perform at events and gatherings, where he would entertain his audience with his music and storytelling.
Turlough Carolan died on March 25, 1738, but his contribution to Irish music remains timeless. His music continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world, and he is remembered as a true master of his craft.
Compositions featuring Turlough Carolan
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poor Soldier | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1783 | |
| 2 | Nanny McDermotroe (from Edward Bunting's Ancient Music of Ireland) | 3:38 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 3 | Planxty O'Rourke, Second Air, for harp | 2:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Planxty O'Carolan | 2:29 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Planxty Dillon (Plancstaí Uí Dhiolúin) | 1:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Planxty Connor | 2:31 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 7 | Planxty Burke | 3:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Planxty Browne | 5:24 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 9 | O'Carolan's Welcome Princess Royal | 3:32 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 10 | O'Carolan's Unnamed Tunes: Sixth (Tune No. 176) | 2:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | O'Carolan's Favorite Jig (a.k.a. "Mary O'Neill") | 2:29 min | Orchestral | - |
| 12 | O'Carolan's Cup | 2:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | O Flin (Planxty Flinn) | 2:05 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 14 | Miss MacDermott (The Arethusa) (Attrib.) | 6:13 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 15 | Máible Ni Cheallaigh (Mabel Kelly) | 4:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Mrs. Maxwell | 2:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Mrs. Judge | 1:56 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 18 | Mrs. Fetherston (Carolan's Devotion) | 2:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Mrs. Farrel | 1:19 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 20 | Mrs. Costeloe (Mrs Costello) | 2:46 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 21 | Mrs. (Madame) Cole | 3:18 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 22 | Mr. James Betagh | 1:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 23 | Morgan Megan | 2:38 min | Keyboard | - |
| 24 | Miss Noble | 3:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Miss Murphy | 1:38 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 26 | Mild Mabel Kelly | 2:13 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 27 | Súsai Ní Cheallaigh | 1:41 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 28 | Variations on a Scottish Air (When She Cam Ben) | 3:57 min | Orchestral | - |
| 29 | Turlough Óg Mc Donough, lament | 4:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Tune Without Title No. 172 | 2:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Thomas Burke | 1:43 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 32 | The Two William Davises | 1:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | The Seas Are Deep | 1:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | The Queen's Dream | 1:27 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 35 | The O'Rourke's Feast | 1:32 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 36 | The Lamentation of Owen Roe O'Neill (Caoine Adh Eoin Uí Néill) | 2:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 37 | The Fairy Queen | 4:04 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 38 | The Clergy's Lamentation | 1:54 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 39 | Princess Royal | 1:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 40 | Sr Arthur Shean | 3:11 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 41 | Squire Wood's Lamentation on the Refusal of his Half Pence | 3:32 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 42 | Sir Ulick Burk (Ulliac Búrca) | 4:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 43 | Sir Festus Burke (Fiach de Búrca) | 1:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 44 | Si Bheag Si Mhor | 3:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 45 | Sheebeg and Sheemore (Sí Beag is Sí Mór) | 2:10 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 46 | Seán Ó Conchubhair (John O'Connor) | 2:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 47 | Separation of Soul and Body | 1:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 48 | Robert Jordan | 1:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 49 | Ragg Set By a Gentleman | 3:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 50 | Princess Royal / Fanny Power, for harp | 3:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 51 | Carolan's Farewell To Music | 3:23 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 52 | Dermott O'Doud | 1:29 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 53 | Denis O'Conor | 3:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 54 | Daniel Kelly | 2:11 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 55 | Cremonea | 1:40 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 56 | Conor O"Reilly | 2:34 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 57 | Colonel John Irwin (Planxty Irwin) | 2:58 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 58 | Carolan's Welcome Home | 2:10 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 59 | Carolan's Receipt for Whiskey | 2:57 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 60 | Carolan's Rambles to Teague (Variations on "When she cam ben") | 2:29 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 61 | Carolan's ramble to Cashel | 2:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 62 | Carolan's Quarrell with the Landlady (Rúisg, a Bheanna Tabhairne) | 2:37 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 63 | Carolan's Harp | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 64 | Dr. John Stafford (Carolan's Receipt) | 2:45 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 65 | Carolan's Dream | 2:57 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 66 | Carolan's Draught | 2:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 67 | Carolan's Cup | 3:33 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 68 | Carolan's Concerto (aka "Mrs. Power," from Edward Bunting's Ancient Music of Ireland) | 2:37 min | Concerto | - |
| 69 | Captain O'Kane | 3:19 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 70 | Captain Magan, song | 5:39 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 71 | Bumper Squire Jones | 3:12 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 72 | Bridget Cruise A Bhrighid Bheusach | 6:34 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 73 | Bridget Cruise | 2:54 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 74 | Blind Mary | 2:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 75 | Abigail Judge (from Edward Bunting's Ancient Music of Ireland) | 2:49 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 76 | Kitty Magennis, song | 1:45 min | Folk | - |
| 77 | Michael O'Connor First Air & Jig | 0:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 78 | MacDonogh's Lamentation (attr.) | 6:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 79 | Luke Dillon | 3:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 80 | Lord Ichiquin | 2:01 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 81 | Lord Galway's Lamentation | 3:27 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 82 | Loftus Jones | 3:47 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 83 | Lament for Owen Roe O'Neill | 3:12 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 84 | Lament for Owen O'Neill (from Edward Bunting's Ancient Music of Ireland) | 2:20 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 85 | Lament for Charles MacCabe | 6:34 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 86 | Lady St. John | 2:06 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 87 | Lady Rose Dillon | 2:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 88 | Lady Athenry | 3:01 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 89 | A h-uisci chroidhe na n-anamann (The Ode to Whiskey) | 2:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 90 | Jigg to the above | 3:40 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 91 | Hugh O'Donnell | 2:38 min | Concerto | - |
| 92 | Hewlett | 2:33 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 93 | Give Me Your Hand | 3:15 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 94 | George Brabazon | 2:41 min | Keyboard | - |
| 95 | Father Brian MacDermot Roe | 2:52 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 96 | Fanny Power; Mabel Kelly; O'Carolan's Concerto | 6:46 min | Concerto | - |
| 97 | Fanny Power | 2:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 98 | Fanny Dillon, song | 3:38 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 99 | Eleanor Plunkett | 2:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 100 | Edward Corcoran, song | 2:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Turlough Carolan
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Fearghal McCartan, Turlough O'Carolan – Their Names Upon The Harp - Music For Patrons Vol 1(CD, Album) | 2011 | Not On Label |
| 2 |  |
Turlough O'Carolan, Isao Moriyasu / Masako Moriyasu – The Complete Works Of Turlough O'Carolan Vol. 3(CD, Album) | 2008 | Waon Records |
| 3 |  |
Michal Hromek Consort, Turlough O'Carolan – Carolan(CD, HDCD, Album) | 2002 | Supraphon |
| 4 |  |
Turlough O'Carolan, Scott Hiltzik – Celtic Nocturnes: The Music Of Turlough O'Carolan(CD) | 1998 | Dargason Music |
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