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Star Of The County Down And After The Battle Of Aughrim
Traditional Celtic Tunes For String Quartet
Star Of The County Down Is A Sentimental Irish Ballad. This Popular Folktune Was The Basis For Ralph Vaughan Williams' Five Variants Of Dives A Nd Lazarus. The Tune Is A Pentatonic Melody With A Romantic Feel. After The Battle Of Aughrim Is A Beautiful Account Of The Last Great Defeat Ofthe Native Gaelic Army In Ireland. It Offers A Real Tug On The Heart. E Asy For Students To Play, This Tune's Yearning Tonality Reflects The Sobriety Of The War And Subsequent Loss That Inspired This Piece.