Bridget Cruise

Waltz · 3/4 · G major

Bridget Cruise is a traditional Irish waltz composed in G major by the blind harper Turlough O'Carolan during the late 17th or early 18th century. The tune is traditionally associated with O'Carolan's youthful and enduring affection for a woman named Bridget Cruise, whom he reportedly recognized by her touch alone in later life. Set in 3/4 meter, the composition features a graceful and lyrical character that is well suited to expressive interpretation on the harp, fiddle, or other traditional instruments.

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