Fairy Queen, The

Waltz · 3/4 · D major

The traditional tune The Fairy Queen is a waltz composed in D major by the renowned harpist Turlough O'Carolan. Because its exact historical origins and early documentation remain somewhat uncertain, the piece is defined primarily by its elegant melodic charm and flowing three-four meter. Played with a graceful and lyrical character, this enduring composition showcases the distinct compositional style of late seventeenth and early eighteenth-century Irish harp music.

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