Fair Play (Celtic Harp)
Patrick Ballis one of the premier celtic harp players in the world and a captivating storyteller in the Celtic tradition. He has recorded nine instrumental and three spoken word albums which have sold well over one-half million copies internationally and won national awards in both the music and spoken word categories.He has written and currently performs two critically acclaimed solo musical theater pieces -O'Carolan's Farewell to Music, andThe Fine Beauty of the Island, a musical journey to Ireland in search of the origins and meaning of a deeply haunting tune that is said to float on the winds of the long-abandoned Blasket Islands.OnJames Joyce: Finnegans Wake, Excerpts Read by Patrick Ball(14113-2), Ball's understanding and love for the Irish wordplay combined with his expertise in traditional Irish music he seamlessly blends the Celtic Harp with each piece emphasizing the music of the words.Patrick Ball's recordings on Fortuna Records and Celestial Harmonies includeThe Music of Turlough O'Carolan: Celtic Harp Volume I(17005-2),From A Distant Time: Celtic Harp Volume II(17011-2),Secret Isles: Celtic Harp Volume III(17029-2),O'Carolan's Dream: Celtic Harp Volume IV(17062-2),The Christmas Rose(17077-2),Fiona(13065-2),Storyteller: Gwilan's Harp & Other Celtic Tales(13100-2),James Joyce: Finnegans Wake, Excerpts Read by Patrick Ball(14113-2),Fair Play(13178-2) andMusic on the Wind: Selected Pieces 1983-2003(13235-2).