The Celtic Harp

by The Chieftains

Overview

Produced by head Chieftain Paddy Maloney, The Celtic Harp is essentially a showcase for the very talented harpist Derek Bell. Bell handled all of the arrangements, as well as contributed harpsichord and tiompan to the proceedings. Fine solos from flute god Matt Malloy ("Parting of Friends/Kerry Fling"), vocalist Kevin Conneff ("Green Fields of America"), and pipe player Maloney ("T'Aimse 'Im Chodladh") give the album a definite Chieftain feel, but The Celtic Harp belongs to Bell, who infuses each note with the subtlety and grace of a true master. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	08/04/2009
Label:	Sony Music Distribution / Sony Bmg
UPC:	0886974884521
Rank:	8394

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Chieftains   Primary Artist,Ensemble
Belfast Harp Orchestra   Primary Artist,Ensemble,Orchestra
Kevin Conneff   Primary Artist,Bodhran,Vocals
Derek Bell   Harp,Soloist,Tiompan,Harpsichord
Matt Molloy   Flute,Soloist
Paddy Moloney   Pipe,Soloist,Tin Whistle,Uillean Pipes
Janet Harbison   Conductor
Martin Fay   Fiddle
Sean Keane   Fiddle

Technical Credits

Kevin Conneff   Arranger
Derek Bell   Arranger
Matt Molloy   Arranger
Brian Masterson   Engineer
Paddy Moloney   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Ian Tyson   Composer
Janet Harbison   Leader
J.J. Stelmach   Art Direction
Howard Pyle   Cover Art
Belfast Harp Orchestra   Performer
Spencer Chrislu   Engineer
Traditional   Composer
Joseph J. Stelmach   Art Direction
Dave Dondorf   Assistant Engineer