Composer

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Hamilton Harty

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1935

Average_duration

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8:47

In Ireland, fantasy for flute, harp & orchestra is a composition by Hamilton Harty, an Irish composer and conductor. The piece was composed in 1913 and premiered on March 10, 1914, in Manchester, England, with Harty conducting the Hallé Orchestra. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which represents a different aspect of Irish culture and landscape. The first movement, titled "The Fair Day," is a lively and energetic depiction of a bustling market day in rural Ireland. The second movement, "The Lament of Deirdre," is a slow and mournful piece that tells the story of the tragic heroine Deirdre from Irish mythology. The final movement, "In the Antrim Hills," is a lively and spirited depiction of the rugged and beautiful landscape of the Antrim Hills in Northern Ireland. The piece is characterized by its use of traditional Irish melodies and rhythms, which are woven into the fabric of the orchestration. The flute and harp are featured prominently throughout the piece, with the flute often taking on the role of a traditional Irish whistle or flute. The orchestration is lush and colorful, with Harty making use of a wide range of instrumental colors and textures to create a vivid and evocative musical landscape. Overall, In Ireland is a beautiful and evocative tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, and a testament to Harty's skill as a composer and orchestrator.

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