Clàrsach na Bànrighe is the debut CD of historical Scottish and Irish harp music from Simon Chadwick, released in Feb 2008.

Reviews, press comment and opinion:

“ A fascinating historical journey... an excellent starting point for those interested in the historical music of Scotland. „ Fiona Hyslop, St Andrews in Focus 28, May/June 2008.

“ As entertainment it's pretty heavy at times, but as a store of new and inspiring sounds it comes close to the seminal recordings by Ann Heymann. Well worth a listen. „ Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine, July 2008.

“ The sound of these partially golden-strung harps... is truly extraordinary... I would recommend these CDs to anyone who has not heard the sound of Gaelic harps: they are highly captivating. „ Maria Christina Cleary, Early Music vol XXXVII no 2, May 2009.

“ There's a richness and complexity to the music ... Simon's work is fey and ephemeral, and very lovely. „ Bryn Colvin, The Druid Network, March 2008.

“ Sicherlich ein gewöhnungsbedürftiger Klang, weit entfernt von der Sicherheit und Gemütlichkeit des bürgerlichen Salons. Rau und wild wie die Highlands, wo das Instrument einmal hergekommen ist. „ Tom Keller, FolkWorld 36, July 2008 .

“ The metal strings give a very different sound from the gut-strung harp on these often stately pieces. „ www.musicscotland.com

“ The description of the instrument sounds amazing ... There's great sleeve notes packed with fascinating information „ www.footstompin.com