‘In Praise of Ben Doran’

'In Praise of Ben Doran'

‘In Praise of Ben Doran’, reaches back to the 18th century, the golden age of Gaelic poetry. Duncan Bàn MacIntyre,1724-1812 (Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir) is best known for his praise of Ben Doran, Moladh Beinn Dòbhrainn. Renowned piper Allan MacDonald and singer and folklorist Margaret Bennett join John Purser for a concert and discussion centred on Duncan Bàn's work, and including fairy songs and music. An t-urram thar gach beinn Aig Beinn Dòbhrain; De na chunnaic mi fon ghrèin, 'S i bu bhòidhche leam. Honour beyond each ben for Ben Doran; Of all I have seen beneath the sun, the most glorious. "Allan's voice is rich and resonant with bowed bass sonority . . . his pipe music has an awesome rugged finesse that is unsurpassed in contemporary piping." The Living Tradition. This will be a fully bilingual evening. Supported by the Royal Celtic Society (www.royalcelticsociety.org.uk) and Comhairle nan Leabhraichean

Date: 14/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music Traditional