Daniel Hope's 'Irish Roots' embodies his deep connection to Ireland, inherited from his paternal great-grandfather who left Waterford for South Africa in the 1890s. Although never residing in Ireland, Hope's fascination with its culture led to the creation of the documentary 'Celtic Dreams: Daniel Hope's Hidden Irish History'. Supported by musicologist Olivier Fourés and experiences with award-winning Irish band Lúnasa, Hope explores the intersection of folk and classical music. 'Irish Roots' reflects this journey, featuring compositions by Ina Boyle and Turlough O'Carolan alongside classics like 'Danny Boy' and Vivaldi's L'estro armonico concertos. Daniel Hope is joined on his new album by a stellar line-up of guest artists, including Lúnasa, harpist Siobhán Armstrong, flautists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway, singer Rea Garvey, multi-instrumentalist and folk musician Ross Daly, fellow violinist Simos Papanas, and the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Geiss.
Track Listing:
1. Morning Nightcap - Daniel Hope/Lúnasa
2. Codladh an Óigfhir - Daniel Hope/Siobhan Armstrong
3. Follow Me Up to Carlow - Rea Garvey/Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
4. Cooley's - Seán Frank - Fair and Forty - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
5. Phantasy for Violin and Chamber Orchestra (Ina Boyle) - Daniel Hope/Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra
6. The Minor Bee - Daniel Hope/Lúnasa
7. A New Irish Tune, Z646, 'Lilliburlero' (Henry Purcell) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
8. Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe, I. Gavotte (Johann Sigismund Kusser) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
9. Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe, II. Menuet (Johann Sigismund Kusser) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
10. Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe, III. Branle De Village (Johann Sigismund Kusser) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
11. Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe, IV. Bourrée I (Johann Sigismund Kusser) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
12. Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe, V. Aria (Johann Sigismund Kusser) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
13. Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe, VI. Bourrée II (Johann Sigismund Kusser) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
14. Makrinitsa (Ross Daly) - Various Performers
15. Concerto no. 5 in A major for 2 violins, op. 3, RV519, I. Allegro (Antonio Vivaldi) - Various Performers
16. Concerto no. 5 in A major for 2 violins, op. 3, RV519, II. Largo (Antonio Vivaldi) - Various Performers
17. Concerto no. 5 in A major for 2 violins, op. 3, RV519, III. Allegro (Antonio Vivaldi) - Various Performers
18. Introduction in G Minor (Domenico Scarlatti) - Various Performers
19. Fifth sett, Gavotte in F Minor - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
20. Auld Bob Morrice - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
21. The One-horned Cow - Patsy Jouhey's - Killavil Jig - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
22. O'Carolan's Concerto (Turlough O'Carolan) - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
23. Molly Malone (In Memory of Tobias Lehmann) - Rea Garvey/Daniel Hope
24. The Red-haired Boy - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
25. The Waterford Waltz - Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
26. Danny Boy - Various Performers
27. Ladies, Step Up to Tea - Daniel Hope/Lúnasa
28. O'Carolan's Farewell to Music (Turlough O'Carolan) - Christoph Classen/Daniel Hope/AIR Ensemble
