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Chris Meyer: Composer - Orchestrator - Arranger - Pianist

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Farewell to Ireland

A colourful suite of three tradional Irish tunes  for solo violin or flute and orchestra.

"Modern" Version
A lively and evocative folk tune arrangement in the tradition of Vaughan Williams and Malcom Arnold.

Duration:7:40 min
Instrumentation:2222/4231/1Perc+Timp/
Solo/Strings
Difficulty:Medium
Composition Date: Decemberr 2011

Score
Sample recording

"Ancient" Version
If The Cheiftans wrote for symphony orchestra, I think this is what they might sound like. Here a smaller orchestra employs traditional sounding harmonies, rhythms and accompaniments.

Duration:5:30 min
Instrumentation:2222/4/1Perc+Timp/
Solo/Strings
Difficulty:Medium
Composition Date:December 2009

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Sample recording