Carrickfergus, Trad. arr Stephen Roberts. Euphonium or Baritone soloist and Brass Band

CARRICKFERGUS
Irish Trad. Arr. Stephen Roberts for solo Euphonium or Baritone with BRASS BAND.
Durata: 4'.00

Also available with concert band or piano accompaniment.

The origins of Carrickfergus may be disputed, but it has nonetheless achieved the status of one of the greatest and most enduring Irish folk songs. Named after the town of Carrickfergus, in Co. Antrim, it was officially lifted from obscurity by the folk singer, songwriter and playwright, Dominic Behan brother of the Rabelaisian playwright Brendan Behan who in turn credits the eight times Oscar-nominated UK-Irish actor Peter OToole with rediscovering the song and singing it to him. Behan published Carrickfergus in 1965, adding a verse and since then it has become part of the canon, sung by leading Irish musicians and international superstars alike, including Van Morrison, Bryan Ferry, The Dubliners, The Chieftains, Charlotte Church and Dexys Midnight Runners.