Deirdre of the Sorrows

Deirdre of the Sorrows

Deirdre of the Sorrows

On this CD: 1. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Cia deilm dremun derdrethar (What is that violent noise that resounds)
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Alison St. Denis , Alan Jolly , Lynda Lee
Conducted by Philip Simms

2. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) A Dherdriu maindera mar (O Deirdre you will destroy much)
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Alison St. Denis , Alan Jolly , Lynda Lee
Conducted by Philip Simms

3. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Noisi mac Uisnig (Naoise son of Uisnech)
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Alison St. Denis , Alan Jolly , Lynda Lee
Conducted by Philip Simms

4. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Loingas mac n-Uisnich (The Exile of the Sons of Uisnech)
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Alison St. Denis , Alan Jolly , Lynda Lee
Conducted by Philip Simms

5. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Forruich frinn Fergus find (Against us transgressed Fair Fergus)
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Alison St. Denis , Alan Jolly , Lynda Lee
Conducted by Philip Simms

6. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Na bris andiu mo chride (Don not break this day my heart)
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Alison St. Denis , Alan Jolly , Lynda Lee
Conducted by Philip Simms

7. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Aided mac n'Uislenn ocus Derdrenn (The violent death of the Sons of Uisnech and of Deirdre)
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Alison St. Denis , Alan Jolly , Lynda Lee
Conducted by Philip Simms

8. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Dr. John Hart Bishop of Achorny
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra with Patrick Cassidy
Conducted by Derek Gleeson

9. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Kitty Magennis
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra with Patrick Cassidy
Conducted by Derek Gleeson

10. Deirdre of the Sorrows (Three Carolan pieces arranged by Patrick Cassidy) Brian Maguire
Composed by Patrick Cassidy
Performed by Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra with Patrick Cassidy
Conducted by Derek Gleeson

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Deirdre of the Sorrows
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of my alltime favorite cd's
  • Haunting indeed
  • Not overbearing
 Deirdre of the Sorrows

Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000NNH
Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

  1. What Is That Violent Sound That Resounds
  2. O Deirdre, You Will Destroy Much - Linda Lee/Alan Jolly/Caoimhin Mac Giolla Leith/Larry Howes/Tallis Chm Chor
  3. Naoise Son Of Uisnech - Linda Lee/Alison St. Denis/Caoimhin Mac Giolla Leith/Larry Howes/Tallis Chm Chor
  4. The Exile Of The Suns Of Uisnech
  5. Against Us Transgressed Fair Fergus
  6. Do Not Break This Day, My Heart
  7. The Violent Death Of The Sons Of Uisnech And Of Deirdre/Three Carolan Pieces
  8. Dr. John Hart, Bishop Of Achonry - Patrick Cassidy
  9. Kitty Magennis - Patrick Cassidy
  10. Brian Maguire - Patrick Cassidy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of my alltime favorite cd's.......2007-02-13

I first purchased Deirdre of the Sorrows in March 1999. My local classical station was playing it on Saint Patrick's Day. I was completely swept away by the haunting melodies. The first track is breathtakingly beautiful. It is too bad Patrick Cassidy does not get much more noteriety here in the states, with the talented composing skills he displays.

5 out of 5 stars Haunting indeed.......2001-10-15

The last reviewer called it "haunting." That it is, and I would add the term "addictive." It is partly the times, the post Sept. 11 era, but in emotional impact about life, death, fate, and tragedy (it includes no lighter moments) Deirdre ranks right up there with the end of The Ring, and there is no higher praise.

4 out of 5 stars Not overbearing.......2000-08-28

Poor Deirdre! It is prophesized before her birth that Deirdre will be the catalyst for many deaths. Her story comes from the 12th-century Book of Leinster, part of the Ulster Cycle. Found in the New Age section, Patrick Cassidy's composition is classical. The music is often dirge-like. What would you expect of a score that begins with a foretelling of evil and follows the life of Dierdre through exile and slaughter? It is dark, and melodic ... and haunting.
Deirdre of the Sorrows
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Moving, Impressive, and Enduring
  • Deidre of the Sorrows - A Tale Worth Hearing Again and Again
 Deirdre of the Sorrows
Diane Edgecomb
Manufacturer: Living Myth Audio
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0001Z94VU
Release Date: 2004-05-01

Tracks:

  1. Deirdre
  2. At the Feast of Samhain
  3. The Druid's Prophecy
  4. Under Lavarcham's Care
  5. The Vision
  6. Deirdre and Naoise Meet
  7. Journey to Alba
  8. Hidden Glens
  9. Return to Emain Macha
  10. Betrayal at the Red Branch
  11. The Chariot Ride
  12. Deirdre (reprise)

Album Description

"Deirdre" is Ireland's most beloved romance; a haunting legend of love and betrayal set in the turbulent world of the pre-Christian Celts. Diane Edgecomb's powerful re-telling is underscored by composer Tom Megan using both original and traditional melodies. Long-time collaborator, Margot Chamberlain accompanies the spoken word performance on Celtic harp. About the Deirdre Legend An integral part of Irish mythology, Deirdre has been the subject of numerous adaptations including plays by Yeats and Synge. In 1899, Douglas Hyde called this legend "the finest and best conceived…of any in the whole range of our literature." In 1905, Charles Squire said, "Gaelic romance is summed up in the one word Deirdre." Set in a violent landscape of earthen fortresses and tribal conflicts, "Deirdre" is said to be based on true events that happened around 1000 BC. Called one of the `three sorrows of storytelling' by the Irish bards, it was one of three tragic tales that a shenachie (Celtic storyteller) must be able to relate. Over time many versions of this haunting tale have made their way into Celtic storytelling and literature. Most of the adaptations avoided the searing imagery and cultivated a tamer version that prettified the ending. There was only one source that kept the edge of the original - a visceral tension that hovered between sweetness and cruelty. This was "The "Tain" or "Cattle Raid"- the oldest vernacular epic in Western literature. Diane's version is based solidly on Thomas Kinsella's translation of "The Tain." The presence of the druid, the divine rights of the high king, the harshness of the life and the taboos hidden in the geis (a sworn promise given) are drawn from this version and from Diane's extensive research into the life and world of the pre-Christian Celts.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Moving, Impressive, and Enduring.......2005-02-04

The music of Diane Edgecomb's story-telling, and the drama of Margot Chamberlain's harp-music engaged my attention and admiration from the opening of "Deirdre" to its conclusion. Together they paint images and moods from mysterious to romantic, from comic to tragic, from delight to despair. The tale is gripping, and Tom Megan's music as played by Margot punctuates and supports Diane's characters and narratives - portraying not only emotions and actions, but images from sparkling stars to rolling seas. This recording is not only moving and impressive, but also enduring - because I keep remembering it from time to time. Bravo and Thank You to all the artists involved.

Cynthia Price-Glynn, Chair, Harp Department at the Boston Conservatory and Principal Harpist, Boston Ballet

5 out of 5 stars Deidre of the Sorrows - A Tale Worth Hearing Again and Again.......2004-08-25



To see Diane Edgecomb perform Deirdre of the Sorrows, accompanied by Margot Chamberlain on the Celtic harp, is to watch poetry in motion. Hearing this haunting story on this exquisite recording conjures up images of both beauty and horror, leaving the listener breathless. Do not plan on listening to this recording and then going back to business as usual. It may take a while to recover composure.
Edgecomb and Chamberlain first met to work on Deirdre in 1989. The hauntingly beautiful musical arrangements by composer Tom Megan and Edgecomb's extensive research into the life and world of the pre-Christian Celts have produced an unforgettable adaptation of this ancient tale.
The name Deirdre means sorrow, and sorrow is what she brings to all who love her. Though Deirdre is raised to become the queen, she has visions of the man she will love, and she holds onto her dream until she finally meets him in the flesh. Edgecomb skillfully paints their forbidden love affair in a way that makes us feel we are spying on secret lovers who do not know that we are there. Chamberlain's Harp takes us back in time, and we cannot help but get caught up in the passion. The intensity between the two young lovers is palpable and real. We do not doubt their love for an instant.
Of course, only sorrow can follow such an all-consuming love. Omens of betrayal and tragedy appear throughout the story, and we know that it will not end well. This story is timed perfectly to rise and fall with the crescendo of the harp. The characters are distinct and vivid. They will visit you in your dreams. Even though they break your heart, you will not be able to let go of them.

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