Sean O Riada and Tomas O Suilleabhain - Ceolta Eireann - Songs And Airs Of Ireland

(2009) 16 tracks (46 mins)

Tomas O Suilleabhain (tenor) and Sean O Riada (piano and song arrangements). Gael Linn issued this album, its first LP, in 1958 - to commemorate, this recording is released on CD.

Cork baritone Tomas O Suilleabhain sings eight well-known songs in Irish. The arrangement and piano accompaniment were by Sean O Riada, making this O Riada's first commercial recording.

The album also contains Irish airs arranged by contemporary composers and played by the Radio Eireann Light Orchestra, under the direction of Eimear O Broin.

Amhrain (Traditional Songs) : An Realtan Leanbach * Cu-cu-in * Cuaichin Ghleann Neifinn * Thugamar Fein an Samhradh Linn * Sean O Duibhir a' Ghleanna * Mo Mhuirnin Ban * An tAmhrainin Siodraimin * Cnocainin Aerach Chill Muire.

Foinn (Orchestral Arrangements) : Ril (Eamonn O Gallchobhair) * Caoine Bhean Choinn Ui Laoire (Arthur Duff) * Seamus 'ac Murchaidh (Eamonn O Frighil) * Inion an Phailitinigh (Seoirse Bodley) * Slan le Maigh (Sean O Riada) * Caoineadh na hOige (J F Larchet) * Meascra Rileanna (Fachtna O hAnnrachain) * Ur-Chnoc Chein Mhic Cainte (T C O Ceallaigh).