Commentary (music and lyrics not included). Chapters: Alan Stivell Albums, Dan Ar Bras Albums, Tri Yann Albums, Symphonie Celtique, in Dublin, Heritage Des Celtes, Chemins de Terre, Portraits, Douar Nevez. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 20. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Symphonie Celtique, subtitled "Tir Na Nog," a folk-rock album by Alan Stivell, originally released as a double LP in 1980 by CBS France, catalogue number CBS 88487. Digitally remastered and reissued on CD in 1988 by Disques Dreyfus, catalogue number FDM 36196-2. Composed entirely by Stivell, featuring instrumental arrangements by Stivell assisted by Christopher Hayward and Michel Prezman, and with over 70 musicians contributing, this was a large undertaking. As well as embracing the classic Stivell fare of Breton, Scottish and Irish instrumentation, this early nod at world music includes oriental and African sounds as well as a full orchestra and lavish production values. On the original vinyl release, the "three circle" symphonic construction was emphasised in the track listings to a greater extent than with the subsequent CD reissue. The original double LP was packaged in a gatefold sleeve whose interior featured a still from the Roman Polanski film Tess depicting Stonehenge in the mist. This track listing is as presented on the sleeve of the original LP release; this differs slightly from that of the CD reissue. All music was composed by Alan Stivell. with additional pipe and drum bands, full orchestra, a choir directed by Christiane Legrand, and the Berber female vocal group DjurDjura. ...http: //booksllc.net/?id=7336074