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Bill Whelan: Orchestral Works

Bill Whelan: Orchestral Works

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
2018

The music of Riverdance composer Bill Whelan is steeped in the traditional sounds of his native Ireland. This stirring album showcases Linen and Lace, a thrilling flute concerto featuring James Galway as soloist, alongside a concerto for two violins—one classical, the other traditional—depicting life on a small island off the coast of Galway. Meanwhile, Riverdance, A Symphonic Suite is a brilliantly orchestrated whirlwind tour through the magic behind Michael Flatley’s acclaimed Irish dance show. The RTE National Symphony Orchestra inject heart and soul into Whelan’s joyful, exciting music.

Bill Whelan
Linen and Lace, “Concerto for Flute”
22:48
I. Belfast
David Brophy, James Galway, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
9:49
II. Limerick
James Galway, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
8:48
III. Two Cities
James Galway, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
4:11
Bill Whelan
Inishlacken, “Double concerto for violin, fiddle and string orchestra”
I. The Curragh
David Brophy, Zoe Conway, Helena Woods, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
7:02
Bill Whelan
Inishlacken
10:18
II. The Island Terns
Helena Woods, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy, Zoe Conway
5:32
III. Evening Céilí
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy, Zoe Conway, Helena Woods
4:45
Bill Whelan
Riverdance: A Symphonic Suite
33:03
I. Cloudsong
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
2:06
II. Reel Around the Sun
David Brophy, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
4:11
III. Caoineadh Cú Chulainn (Cú Chulainn's Lament)
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
4:35
IV. The Countess Cathleen / Woman of Sidhe
David Brophy, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
3:32
V. Firedance
David Brophy, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
4:34
VI. Slip into Spring
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
1:40
VII. Macedonian Morning
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
3:13
VIII. Marta's Dance / The Russian Dervish
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
3:19
IX. Lift the Wings
David Brophy, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
3:39
X. Andalucia
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
2:09
Bill Whelan
Riverdance
XI. Cloudsong, Riverdance
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, David Brophy
5:05

16 March 2018 17 Tracks, 1 hour 18 minutes ℗ 2018 RTÉ lyric FM

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On This Album

  • Bill Whelan

    Composer

  • RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland

    Orchestra

  • David Brophy

    Conductor

  • James Galway

    Flute

  • Zoe Conway

    Artist

  • Helena Woods

    Artist

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