Album Notes

"Gaelic traditions are alive and well with Maggie's Music --a driving force behind the popularity of Celtic 'chamber folk,' which combines the intricate harmonies of classical music with the energy and spirit of folk music." - THE WASHINGTON POST Liner Notes Below is a list of the recordings and musicians featured on this collection, for more details you go to each of the albums and read the complete liner notes: Karen Ashbrook & Paul Oorts, Celtic Café (MM224) *Paspie Minuet/ Mr. Waller: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer), Paul Oorts (guitar), Andrea Hoag (violin) Dave Wiesler (piano), Dwight Purvis (French horn) Karen Ashbrook, Hills of Erin (MM207) The Two William Davises / Kean O'Hara: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer, Irish flute), Marc Glickman (piano), Carolyn Surrick (viola da gamba) Isabella Burke: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer), David Scheim (piano), Carolyn Surrick ( viola da gamba) Robin Bullock, Between Earth & Sky (MM221) Sir Charles Coote/Captain Higgins: Robin Bullock (guitars) Carolan's Quarrel with the Landlady: Robin Bullock (citterns, guitar & bass) Ceoltoiri Celtic Ensemble, Celtic Lace (MM203) Mary O'Neill: Sue Richards (Celtic harp) & Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer) Ceoltoiri Celtic Ensemble, Silver Apples of the Moon (MM202) Constantine Maguire: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Connie McKenna (guitar), Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer) Ceoltoiri Celtic Ensemble, Women of Ireland (MM218) Terence MacDonough: Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer) & Carol Rose Duane (Celtic harp) Al Petteway, Whispering Stones (MM206) Sidh Beag, Sidh Mor: Al Petteway (guitar) Sue Richards, Hazel Grove (MM211) Miss Murphy: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Carolyn Surrick (Viola da gamba) Elizabeth McDermott Rowe/Miss Noble: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Carolyn Surrick (Viola da gamba) Sue Richards, Morning Aire (MM204) Fanny Poer: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Carolyn Surrick (viola da gamba), Bonnie Rideout (fiddle) Mabel Kelly: Sue Richards (Celtic harp), Carolyn Surrick (viola da gamba) Maggie Sansone, Traditions (MM104) Bridget Cruise: Maggie Sansone (hammered dulcimer)