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Banríon an Cheoil

Documentary filmed by well-known Breton filmmaker Loic Jourdain. A group of musicians undertake a personal journey to build and play an exact replica of an ancient Gaelic harp.

Documentary filmed by well-known Breton filmmaker Loic Jourdain, following Séamús O'Kane and Michael Billinge as they attempt to build a replica of the harp played by Denis O'Hampsey in 1792. Nodlaig Brolly learns the techniques of playing this ancient instrument under the guidance of celebrated Celtic harpers.

Produced by Lugh Films and Gallen Films for BBCNI and TG4 in association with the ILBF.

50 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 Dec 201020:05
BBC Two Northern Ireland

Credits

DirectorLoic Jourdain
ProducerDeaglan O Doibhlin
ProducerAnne Marie Nic Ruaidhri

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 May 201019:10
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Sat 27 Nov 201020:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Wed 22 Dec 201020:05
    BBC Two Northern Ireland