Apr 03 2025 19 mins
Kathleen Loughnane is highly regarded for her work in arranging traditional Irish dance tunes and airs for the harp and also for researching the music of Irish harp composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1990, she co-founded Dordán, whose mix of Irish and Baroque music has received widespread acclaim. Dordán received the National Entertainment award for traditional music in 1993. She has taught in Ireland and at major festivals in the US, Japan and throughout Europe.
Patrick O'Neill's Manuscripts Volume 1: https://www.cdworld.ie/kathleen-loughnane-patrick-oneills-manuscripts-cd.html
Patrick O'Neill's Manuscripts Volume 2: https://journalofmusic.com/listing/14-10-24/patrick-o-neill-s-manuscripts-volume-2-book-cd-kathleen-loughnane
The Harpers Connellan: https://custysmusic.com/products/kathleen-loughnane?srsltid=AfmBOopSP6pq-cyvuheuSGF3k_F1JYrblyrfJiIo32GkQcjDiIgjYtMu
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