Eileen Aroon

Waltz · 3/4 · D major

Eileen Aroon is a traditional Irish air of ancient and uncertain origin, though it gained widespread popularity in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries through various arrangements and broadside publications. Set in 3/4 time as a waltz in D major, the tune features a gentle, flowing melodic contour and a lyrical character well-suited for expressive playing. Its enduring appeal is reflected in its historical use by numerous poets and composers, most notably becoming the basis for sets of variations by figures like Ludwig van Beethoven.

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