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 seventeenth or early eighteenth century. Named after one of O'Carolan's early loves, the tune is set in 3/4 meter and typically performed with a flowing, lyrical character that highlights its graceful melodic curves. Although specific historical details regarding the romance remain largely anecdotal, the piece endures as a celebrated staple of the early Irish harp repertoire.

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