late bloomers on itm flute

Irish Flute
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here’s an interesting show on tg4, (i think it is a repeat). for all the late bloomers on itm flute. suprise appearances by an esteemed flutemaker and some famous fluteplayers → http://live.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=579449583617

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This is wonderful! Does it continue?

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The series aired several months ago. I didn’t see it but I know several people took up something to make a bit of tellie, I know one went to Mary Bergin to learn the whistle but I forget what the others did or who they were.

Irish Times article about the whistle program.

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I would have liked to see the end result, too. Did he ever play the piece he was working on?

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I would have liked to see the end result, too. Did he ever play the piece he was working on?

http://live.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=579461943297

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Just click on Ceol Music button when you’re done with Part I and you’ll find Part II.

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thanks; i want to watch the second half too :slight_smile:

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does anybody know who carries the album that has that Soaring Kestrel song? (John McCarthy/Pat Crowley–Fool’s Dream)

I checked Celtic Grooves already; they don’t have it. (neither does emusic or itunes)

cheers,
eric

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that was great ! thank you so much for posting.

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http://www.langtoninfo.com/showitem.aspx?isbn=5099343110991

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fools-Dream-Crowley-John-Mccarthy/dp/B0000254E5/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1304893860&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0000254E5/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1304893860&sr=1-1&condition=new

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Very charming and inspiring video! Thanks for posting it. Makes me want to visit Ireland!

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Thanks for posting this - yes, it’s wonderful! He was very brave to perform solo in public like that after a relatively short time. I hope he’s still playing and enjoying it.

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Brave?

That took balls.

Not bad for six months from scratch… just awful but not bad at all for picking up a very difficult instrument.

He didn’t lack in mentors though.

Jezus.

It was the feckin flute pantheon.

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The whistle was much easier…

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Thanks for the clip. That is just plain encouraging! I’m 57 and started with this music 2 years ago, first on whistle and am working on flute now too. I’ve had great teachers and local musicians are amazing. Playing with them is like a constant dose of humble pie. But they’re kind. All the practice/playing at home is worth it though because this music is infinitely giving. I wish I could “play well with others” :wink: but maybe in a year or two. If this is what you’re drawn to I say just do it… at any age!
Janmarie