Ireland: Tales of Our Land/ Various - Ireland: Tales of Our Land AEC Music The festival is one of

The festival is one of the most celebrated harpsichord competitions in the world

alongside musicians associated with Blue Shadows

recorded with the Orchestre Victor Hugo under it's conductor Jean-François Verdier

winner of numerous awards (Victoires du Jazz

Ireland: Tales of Our Land/ Various - Ireland: Tales of Our Land AEC Music The festival is one ofTraditional Irish music is said to have originated with the Celts when they settled on the land after travelling from Europe around 500BC. They brought with them many influences of the east; one possible origin for the most famous of Celtic instruments the harp is that it came from Egypt and was used to create music for those of higher rank. Over the years traditional Irish music has been born, developed and spread worldwide as a means to express the