One of two recordings made for an episode of 'Songs of the Irish Harpers', a programme about Irish harpers, including Turlough O'Carolan, illustrated by musical performances.
An unnamed man speaks about the Italian influence on the music of Turlough O'Carolan.
Music includes 'Lord Dillon', 'Lady Dillon', 'Betty O'Brien' (with voice accompaniment), 'Carolan's Devotion' Brien' (with voice accompaniment), 'John Kelly', 'George Brabazon' (with voice accompaniment).
'Songs of the Irish Harpers' a programme presented by Donal O'Sullivan and featuring the harpist Sheila Larchet and singers Veronica Kennedy and Martin Dempsey.