In 18th-century Scotland and Ireland, there was no distinction between 'art music' and 'traditional music'; both were played side-by-side in various social settings.
Performer Biography
The Curious Bards, the ensemble performing on this album, previously released a CD titled 'Ex-tradition' focusing on Irish and Scottish Baroque repertoire.
Historical Context
The flute became the preferred instrument for wealthy amateur musicians in the early 18th century, leading many national music collections to include flute-specific transpositions.
Historical Context
Many collections of national music from 17th and 18th century Scotland and Ireland were published to make tunes, previously only in manuscripts or oral tradition, widely available to the musically literate upper classes.
Instruments
The album features a baroque cittern by Frank Tate, made in Dublin in 2016, modeled after a 1772 instrument by William Gibson.
Recording & Production
The ensemble conducted extensive research in English, Scottish, and Irish libraries to find new repertoire for this album, following the positive reception of their previous work.
Instruments
The album includes a triple harp made by Claude Bioley in Grandson in 2004, played by Louis Capeille.
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