Countess Cathleen, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · E minor

The Countess Cathleen is an E minor slip jig in 9/8 meter composed by Bill Whelan for the theatrical production Riverdance. Because the tune was written specifically for modern stage performance, it lacks a traditional background or historical folk associations. The piece features the characteristic lively, flowing rhythm and theatrical flair typical of contemporary Irish step-dance music.

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