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Soirbheas (Surra-Vis) - the Gaelic word for Fairwind - is a unique CD, a magical blend of music for Aeolian (wind-blown) harp and Celtic harp recorded at various ancient sites throughout Celtic Britain. Featuring Sarah on Celtic and wire-strung harp, playing traditional and original music and songs with harp improvisations and Aeolian and natural sounds. Includes 'Whispers', a composition for harp and wind-turbine.

As played on Classic FM, Natalie Wheen Show

"Your CD, it's amazing! Experimental and traditional at the same time" Stefano Pogelli, Radio RAI, Italy

"An inventive, intuitive player... there is a timeless, spiritual beauty embedded in each of the five themes" Musician Magazine

Sarah Deere-Jones on harp, concertina and vocals, and Phil Williams on English Cittern and smallpipes with Steve Potter on violin, blend together a mixture of traditional and contemporary English music with the poems of Thomas Hardy as a binding theme. Includes haunting traditional songs, dazzling instrumentals and Sarah's acclaimed 'folk song' settings of Hardy's poetry.

"Particularly beautiful, with a real sense of place and setting..." Phil Beer