Cello, Instrumental Duet, Violin, Violoncello - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1044884
By Flavio Regis Cunha; Kathryn Stott; Kreisler; Yo yo Ma. Composed by English Traditional Folk Song. Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Celtic, Contest, Festival, Film/TV, Instructional, Irish. 12 pages. FRC Music #649499. Published by FRC Music (A0.1044884).
KREISLER – Farewell to Cucullain (Londonderry Air)
Old Irish Melody for Violin, Cello and Piano
Transcribed by Fritz and Hugo Kreisler | Edited by Flavio Regis Cunha
Step into the haunting beauty of one of the most beloved Celtic melodies ever written. Farewell to Cucullain (Londonderry Air) transforms the timeless Irish folk song into a deeply expressive chamber music experience filled with nostalgia, warmth, and lyrical elegance.
Immortalized by legendary artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott, this moving arrangement captures the soul of Irish musical tradition through soaring violin lines, rich cello sonorities, and a sensitive piano accompaniment that together create an atmosphere of profound emotional resonance.
Carefully edited by conductor and arranger Flavio Regis Cunha, this performance-ready edition was designed for musicians who seek both artistic refinement and practical clarity. Whether performed in recital halls, festivals, weddings, memorial services, educational settings, or intimate chamber concerts, this arrangement offers a captivating musical journey for performers and audiences alike.
Why This Edition Stands Out
Professionally engraved for exceptional readability
Elegant concert format (9 x 12 inches) ideal for rehearsals and stage performance
Smooth page layout and clean notation for effortless ensemble reading
Faithful to the expressive spirit of the Kreisler transcription
Includes additional staff pages for musical notes, annotations, and creative study
Perfect For
• Advanced-intermediate violinists and cellists
• Chamber music recitals and competitions
• Celtic and lyrical concert repertoire
• Teachers and students exploring expressive ensemble playing
• Weddings, sacred events, and cinematic-style performances
With its unforgettable melody and timeless emotional depth, Farewell to Cucullain remains a treasured masterpiece that speaks directly to the heart. Bring this beloved Irish classic into your repertoire and let its lyrical beauty enchant every audience.
Edition Details
Composer: English Traditional Folk Song
Transcription: Fritz & Hugo Kreisler
Editor: Flavio Regis Cunha
Instrumentation: Violin, Violoncello & Piano
Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate
Format: Concert Size – 8,5 x 11 inches
Length: 12 pages
Genres: Celtic/Irish, Chamber Music, Contest/Festival, Film/TV, Instructional
Listen on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/1Nt3ljNCTsk.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).