The blog post linked to below is a follow-up to an earlier one that triggered lengthy discussion here. However, it shifts significantly from the original topic and I’m therefore starting a separate discussion. The new text goes into the ambiguous initial use of the term “union bagpipes” before it diverged into what are now referred to as pastoral and uilleann pipes. It also examines the union pipes’ pairing with the pedal harp in metropolitan concert venues toward the end of the 18th century.
Great posts! I’m sure you’re aware of this article (published over three volumes) of the Music of Oscar and Malvina?
http://3.248.59.149/data/PIOBAIRE/PIOB2002.PDF
Glad you liked my posts! I have long been aware of Nicolas Brown’s articles about Oscar & Malvina. He goes far deeper into its relevance to the pipes than my piece does. Anyone here with more than a casual interest in that aspect of the present discussion would surely find the additional material worthwhile reading. Thanks for posting the links!
For sure, your posts are great, and a good discussion on the temperament issue. Also interesting to know more about the harp(s) used with the pipers.