When I was first introduced to the "Riverdance" production, I fell in love with it immediately. As a matter of fact I went to see it/hear it for a fourth time in about a decade the other night, and loved it as much as ever. But the folk music of every country is extremely emotional and moving I think. Many of the famous classical composers used entire folk melodies in their symphonies, quartets and even operas. St. Patrick's Day is associated with loads of beautiful folk music and folks in the Golden Years seem to be very familiar with this repertoire for some reason. Maybe some of the people in the Big Bands introduced "an Irish Lullaby" and "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen?" I'm not sure but it is beautiful music. Enjoy! And enjoy my gift to you!
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