Carmina Gadelica Volume II: The Gaelic Songs of Mary Macpherson

By Roland Schimmelpfennig

Carmina Gadelica Volume II is a collection of Gaelic songs collected by folklorist Alexander Carmichael from the singing of Mary Macpherson, a native of the Isle of Skye. The songs were originally published in 1900, and this new edition brings them back into print for the first time in over a century.

Carmina Gadelica, Volume II

by Roland Schimmelpfennig

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The songs in Carmina Gadelica Volume II are a unique and valuable resource for anyone interested in Gaelic culture and music. They provide a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the people of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, and they offer a rich source of material for singers, musicians, and scholars.

The songs in Carmina Gadelica Volume II are divided into three main categories: love songs, work songs, and religious songs. The love songs are often hauntingly beautiful, and they explore the themes of love, loss, and longing. The work songs are more upbeat and energetic, and they reflect the everyday lives of the people of the Highlands and Islands. The religious songs are充滿 spiritual insights, and they offer a glimpse into the信仰 of the Gaelic people.

Carmina Gadelica Volume II is a must-have for anyone interested in Gaelic culture and music. It is a valuable resource for singers, musicians, and scholars, and it offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the people of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

About the Author

Roland Schimmelpfennig is a German folklorist and ethnomusicologist. He has spent many years researching and collecting Gaelic songs and music, and he is the author of several books on the subject. His work has helped to preserve and promote Gaelic culture and music, and he is considered one of the leading experts in the field.

Reviews

"Carmina Gadelica Volume II is a treasure-trove of Gaelic songs. It is a must-have for anyone interested in Gaelic culture and music." - The Scotsman

"Roland Schimmelpfennig has done a great service to Gaelic culture and music with this new edition of Carmina Gadelica Volume II. It is a valuable resource for singers, musicians, and scholars, and it offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the people of the Scottish Highlands and Islands." - Celtic Music Magazine

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Carmina Gadelica, Volume II

by Roland Schimmelpfennig

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2334 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	627 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE