DANIEL HOPE – Irish Roots – 2LP – Gatefold Vinyl

2LP – Black Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

Daniel Hope‘s latest album, “Irish Roots” due for release on July 5, 2024, embodies his deep connection to Ireland, inherited from his paternal great-grandfather who left Waterford for South Africa in the 1890s. Although never residing in Ireland, Hope’s fascination with its culture led to the creation of the documentary “Celtic Dreams: Daniel Hopes Hidden Irish History“. Supported by musicologist Olivier Fours and experiences with award-winning Irish band Lnasa, Hope explores the intersection of folk and classical music.

“Irish Roots” reflects this journey, featuring compositions by Ina Boyle and Turlough OCarolan alongside classics like “Danny Boy” and Vivaldi‘s Lestro armonico concertos. Daniel Hope is joined on his new album by a stellar line-up of guest artists, including Lnasa, harpist Siobhn Armstrong, flautists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway, singer Rea Garvey, multi-instrumentalist and folk musician Ross Daly, fellow violinist Simos Papanas, and the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Geiss.

Tracklist:

01. Lunasa – Morning Nightcap (Arr. Lnasa for Ensemble) [04:33]
02. Daniel Hope, Siobhan Armstrong – Codladh an ighir (Transcr. for Violin and Harp) [03:00]
03. Daniel Hope – Follow Me Up To Carlow (Transcr. for Vocals and Ensemble) [02:43]
04 IRISH TUNES SET 1 [04:43]
05. Daniel Hope, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra – Phantasy [06:50]
06. Daniel Hope, Lunasa – Minor Bee (Arr. Lnasa for Ensemble) [05:00]

Henry Purcell
07. Daniel Hope – A New Irish Tune in G Major “Lilliburlero”, Z. 646 (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:40]

Erindo oder Die unstrfliche Liebe
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08. Gavotte (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:33]
09. Menuet (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:59]
10. Branle de Village (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:56]
11. Bourre I (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:55]
12. Aria (Transcr. for Ensemble) [04:39]
13. Bourre II (Transcr. for Ensemble) [00:56]
14. Daniel Hope, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss – Makrinitsa (Transcr. for Solo Violin, Solo Lyra and Ensemble) [05:07]

Concerto grosso in A , Op.3/5 , RV 519
15. Daniel Hope, Simos Papanas, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss – I. Allegro [02:54]
16. Daniel Hope, Simos Papanas, Markellos Chryssicos, Emanuele Forni, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss – II. Largo [01:51]
17. Daniel Hope, Simos Papanas, Markellos Chryssicos, Emanuele Forni, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Geiss – III. Allegro [02:28]
18. Daniel Hope Introduction to Scarlatti’s Lessons (Transcr. for Ensemble) [03:13]

8 Suites of Lessons
Fifth Sett
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19 Gavotte (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:03]
20. Daniel Hope – Auld Bob Morrice (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:59]
21. Daniel Hope – IRISH TUNES SET 2 [02:03]
22. Daniel Hope – O’Carolan’s Concerto (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:24]
23. Daniel Hope, Rea Garvey – Molly Malone (Transcr. for Vocals and Violin) [03:53]
24. Daniel Hope – The Red Haired Boy (Transcr. for Ensemble) [01:57]
25. Daniel Hope – The Waterford Walz (Transcr. for Ensemble) [02:22]
26. Daniel Hope, Ryszard Groblewski, James Galway, Jeanne Galway, Nicola Mosca – Danny Boy (Transcr. for Ensemble) [03:03]
27. Daniel Hope, Lunasa – Ladies Step Up To Tea (Arr. Lnasa for Ensemble) [04:21]
28. Daniel Hope – O’Carolan’s Farewell (Transcr. for Vocals and Ensemble) [03:40]