What is Irish Tune from County Derry?
What is Irish Tune from County Derry?
Londonderry Air
The “Londonderry Air” is an Irish air that originated in County Londonderry, Ireland. It is popular among the American Irish diaspora and is well known throughout the world. The tune is played as the victory sporting anthem of Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games.
When was Irish Tune from County Derry?
Irish Tune from County Derry (published 1918) is based on earlier settings that date back as early as October 1902 with an essentially identical setting of this melody for wordless mixed chorus. Later versions for solo piano (1911) and string orchestra with two optional horns (1912) followed.
Who composed Irish Tune from County Derry?
Percy Grainger
Irish Tune from County Derry/Composers
When was Irish Tune written?
1902
His most popular composition, “Country Gardens,” dates from about that time. His setting of the “Irish Tune” (the first version dates from 1902, with the orchestral version following in 1920) is a study in evolving musical textures that flow naturally from one to another, without seeming to repeat.
Who composed dannyboy?
Frederic Weatherly
Danny Boy (Arr. McKay Crockett)/Composers
What country is Percy Grainger from?
American
AustralianEnglish
Percy Grainger/Nationality
Percy Grainger, original name George Percy Grainger, (born July 8, 1882, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia—died Feb. 20, 1961, White Plains, N.Y., U.S.), Australian-born American composer, pianist, and conductor who was also known for his work in collecting folk music.
What county is Derry in Ireland?
Londonderry county borough
Derry
| Derry/Londonderry Scots: Derrie/Lunnonderrie Irish: Doire/Doire Cholmcille Maiden City | |
|---|---|
| County | Londonderry county borough |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDONDERRY |
How old is Londonderry?
“Londonderry Air” was discovered by Jane Ross in 1851 when she heard a traveling fiddler playing on the street of Limavady, Ireland. Ross asked if she could notate the music for her friend in Dublin who was trying to preserve the ancient music of Ireland.
