Ruth Barrett & Cyntia Smith – Dulcimer Harvest (1991)

Description Please read – regarding the download files: The MP3 files are compressed for easier downloading into one or more ZIP files. After placing your order,  click the link on the confirmation page to download it to your computer. You will also receive this link in your confirmation email. These files will not be simple to access if downloaded directly to a mobile device. If you are uncertain, download them to a computer. On your computer, locate the file in your downloads area. Double click the zip file to access the MP3s. From there, add them to your preferred music library. The MP3 files are saved with 128kbps CD quality compression. If you prefer higher fidelity or if you have any problems downloading the music, please contact us. This album is Ruth Barrett and Cyntia Smith’s first all-instrumental recording and features favorite selections from their first three releases, Aeolus, Music of the Rolling World, and Deepening) plus new traditional pieces and original compositions by Cyntia Smith. “Consistently satisfying and interesting arrangements. A highlight for me is Cyntia’s playing on Pavan by Luis Milan, the Lesson For Two Lutes, and Soleares, a traditional Flamenco form. Each of the three pieces is a technical tour de force and a clear demonstration of the musical capabilities of what was once thought to be a very limited instrument.”   ~Dulcimer Players News This is a stunning showcase for the incredible talents of these two dulcimer artists. Noteworthy is Cyntia Smith’s composition Dales Emerson Foye, which features Daniel Bienenfeld on concertina and has one of the loveliest melodies I’ve ever heard. Cyntia’s dulcimer arrangement of Soleares, adapted from traditional Flamenco, is spectacular. This recording is recommended for all audiences.”  ~The Dulcimer Society of Northern Illinois Released 1991