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Daniel Hope's latest album, "Irish Roots" embodies his deep connection to Ireland, inherited from his paternal great-grandfather who left Waterford for South Africa in the 1890s. Although never residing in Ireland, Hope's fascination with its culture led to the creation of the documentary "Celtic Dreams: Daniel Hope’s Hidden Irish History." Supported by musicologist Olivier Fourés and experiences with award-winning Irish band Lúnasa, Hope explores the intersection of folk and classical music. "Irish Roots" reflects this journey, featuring compositions by Ina Boyle and Turlough O’Carolan alongside classics like "Danny Boy" and Vivaldi's L’estro armonico concertos. Daniel Hope is joined on his new album by a stellar line-up of guest artists, including Lúnasa, harpist Siobhán Armstrong, flautists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway, singer Rea Garvey, multi-instrumentalist and folk musician Ross Daly, fellow violinist Simos Papanas, and the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Geiss.

Tracklista:

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1. Morning Nightcap (4:33)
Daniel Hope violin
Lúnasa:
Seán Smyth fiddle
Kevin Crawford flutes & whistles
Trevor Hutchinson double bass
Cillian Vallely uilleann pipes
Ed Boyd guitar

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2. Codladh an Óigfhir (The Young Man’s Sleep) (3:00)
Daniel Hope violin
Siobhán Armstrong harp

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3. Follow Me Up to Carlow (2:43)
Rea Garvey vocals
Daniel Hope violin
AIR Ensemble:
Simos Papanas violin
Nicola Mosca cello & harp
Emanuele Forni guitar
Markellos Chryssikos harpsichord
Michael Metzler percussion & Irish whistle

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4. Irish Tunes I: Cooley’s – Seán Frank – Fair and Forty (4:43)
Daniel Hope violin
AIR Ensemble

Ina Boyle (1889-1967)
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