New settings and musical explorations celebrating the melodic gems of Ireland\u2019s musical treasure Turlough O\u0027Carolan (1670-1738). Featuring instruments of the mandolin and violin families. In a landmark recording, Simon Mayor goes beyond the historical scores, bringing the melodies of Ireland\u2019s baroque harper and composer firmly into the 21st century in these vibrant and inventive new arrangements for mandolin family instruments (mandolin, mandola, mandocello, mandobass), string quartet and solo guitar.