Last Movement from Stanford's Symphony No.3 "Irish"

It would seem that a great deal of English composers were either born in Ireland or greatly influenced after having visited there. Sir Hamilton Harty wrote his only symphony and titled it an "Irish Symphony". Sir Arnold Bax wrote works that described in tone pictures the countryside, fables and myths of Ireland. Sir Charles Villiers Stanford wrote this Symphony and six Irish Rhapsodies. They obviously loved Ireland for all it's beautiful countryside and people. Or perhaps the lot of them just couldn't give up Irish Whiskey.....who knows, maybe I should give it a try. Knowing myself as I do I'll probably get drunk and never compose an Irish symphony!

Stanford's Irish Rhapsody No.1 1/2

I recently purchased the fabulous two disc set, on the Chandos label, of the complete Irish Rhapsodies, Piano Concerto No.2 and "Variations on Down Among the Dead Men" by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. I heartily recommend this set! This is music that couldn't possibly hurt your ears and if it does.....give up on Classical Music, it just ain't for you!

Please discover this glorious music and ENJOY!

Stanford Irish Rhapsody No.1 2/2