Anna Besson, Reinoud van Mechelen & A nocte temporis – The Dubhlinn Gardens (2019) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

The Dubhlinn Gardens: an evening in the high society of 18th century Dublin, where traditional music was ‘civilising’ itself for the salon… This programme was inspired by the passion for traditional Irish music that flautist Anna Besson has felt since she was a child. Surprising as it may seem, it was playing the Irish flute that led her to study the baroque instrument… For the past few years Reinoud Van Mechelen too has begun to train himself in the traditional Irish song with Karan Casey and other singers who have specialised in the unaccompanied Sean-nós. This twofold practice of early as well as traditional music has led the ensemble A Nocte Temporis to offer a programme that is both vivacious and extremely touching.

“Van Mechelen’s emotional intelligence and vocal control are impressive.” (Gramophone)

Tracklist:
1 The Original Black Joke, Sent from Dublin 07:26
2 The Red Jock 01:37
3 True Joak / White Joak / Blue Joak / Fancy’s All 07:56
4 Ah! The Poor Shepherd’s Mournful Fate 05:14
5 Jack Latine 02:59
6 Eileanóir a Rún (Sean-Nós) 05:05
7 Ellen a Roone 02:20
8 Ailen Aroon an Irish Ballad Sung by Mrs Clive at Ye Theater Royal 04:44
9 Teague, the Irish Trooper 04:46
10 Will Ye Go to Flanders 03:12
11 Killiecrankie 02:31
12 Mr Creagh’s Irish Tune / The Hawk of Ballyshannon 02:58
13 Anna, a Particular Favourite Irish Song 02:43
14 Moggy Lawther 02:27
15 An Buachaillín Bán / Donald Og 03:52
16 Hunt the Squirrel / A Reell for Jannie / Up Wi’t Ailey / D° for the German Flute / Chorus Jig 04:00
17 My Nanny O 05:17