Irish folk music is divided into two main categories: song music and dance music. Most Irish folk music can be tracked back to the 1600s, but most of the music recorded by manuscript or played today originated in the 18th and 19th centuries. The three pieces in 'For the star of County Down' come from this general time period. They are 'Gravelwalk', 'The star of County Down', and 'The Rakes of Kildare'.

Instrumentation: 1st & 2nd violins ; 3rd violin (viola t.c) ; viola ; ello ; string bass ; optional piano accompaniment ; full conductor score.

Library has 1 copy Duration: ca 5:30. Grade 2.5.