Tag: Gaelic

  • Carrickfergus revisited

    I blogged about this amazing performance before. See below. Yet, coming across it again I felt compelled to write a little more. This performance is pure magic! The song, Carrickfergus, is a sad, traditional Irish ballad. The soprano soloist, Sibéal Ní Chasaide, is absolutely outstanding with a crystal clear tone and she can project powerfully.…

  • Irish ballad – Carrickfergus

    Here is a beautiful Irish song about a woman lamenting the loss of her lover. It is a sad and mournful song, but packs a lot of emotion and warmth. This performance uses Irish Gaelic mixed in with English. The very capable British choral group Voces8 performs featuring soprano Sibéal. She delivers a tender and…