The hawthorn tree behind the house is in full bloom, and the young Winter King hawthorn, planted in our garden three springs ago with buried offerings, is close to blooming. This evening I stepped out and tied ribbons on its branches in honor of Beltane. After a long, difficult break, I am harping again. It [...]
Filed under: Holidays | Tagged: Beltane, David Kortier, historical harp, Historical Replica, Lament, Queen Mary harp, Simon Chadwick, Trinity College harp | 1 Comment »
I cannot tell you how often I see posts on the WireHarp list from students who bemoan the lack of knowledgeable teachers in their area. Complain no more, good people, as there is a solution to this dilemma! Skype lessons can put you in touch with some of the most skilled teachers and players [...]
Filed under: Historical Harp Stuff | Tagged: Ann Heymann, Bill Taylor, clairseach, clarsach, Cynthia Cathcart, lessons, practicing, Simon Chadwick, Skype, The Wire Branch of the Clarsach Society | 3 Comments »
Early Gaelic Harp Conference : June 11 & 12, 2011 in Boston, MA David Kortier and Ann Heymann have once again produced an extraordinary collaboration in building and playing a replica of the Bunworth harp, a high-headed instrument built around 1734 for the Reverend Charles Bunworth. This harp resides at the Museum of Fine Arts in [...]
Filed under: Harp Gatherings/Events | Tagged: Ann Heymann, Bunworth harp, clairseach, clarsach, concert, David Kortier, Early Gaelic Harp Conference, Early Gaelic Harp Info, historical harp, Simon Chadwick | Leave a Comment »
