Star of the County Down is a sentimental Irish ballad. This popular folktune was the basis for Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Variants of Dives a nd Lazarus. The tune is a pentatonic melody with a romantic feel. After the Battle of Aughrim is a beautiful account of the last great defeat ofthe native Gaelic army in Ireland. It offers a real tug on the heart. E asy for students to play, this tune’s yearning tonality reflects the sobriety of the war and subsequent loss that inspired this piece.

Star of the County Down and After the Battle of Aughrim

Publisher: String Letter Publishing
Format: String Quartet
Pages: 26
Series: String Charts