Seán Ó Riada & Ceoltóirí Cualann

History

• Seán Ó Riada (August 1, 1931 - October 3, 1971)
  • Ó Riada was a composer and perhaps the single most influential figure in the revival of Irish traditional music during the 1960s.
  • He became a household figure in Ireland through his participation in Ceoltóirí Chualann, compositions, writings and broadcasts on the topic.

• Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • An Irish traditional band, led by Seán Ó Riada, which included many of the founding members of The Chieftains.
  • Disbanded in 1969.

Discography

           

• Original Albums
  • Ceolta Éireann: 1958 - Gael-Linn CEF 001 LP
    • w/Tomás O Súilleabháin & Radio Eireann Light Orchestra
  • Reacaireacht an Riadaigh: 1962 - Gael-Linn CEF 010 LP
    • w/Darach Ó Catháin and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • The Playboy Of The Western World: 1962 - Gael-Linn CEF 012 LP
    • Film Soundtrack — w/Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Ceol Na nUasal (Music of the Nobles): 1967 - Gael-Linn CEF 015 LP
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Ding Dong: 1967 - Gael-Linn CEF 016 LP
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • The Battle of Aughrim: 1968 - Claddagh CCT 7 LP
    • Music by Seán Ó Ó Riada — Performed by Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Vertical Man: 1969 - Claddagh CSM 1 LP
    • Music by Seán Ó Ó Riada — Performed by The London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Ó Riada Sa Gaiety — Le Seán Ó Sé Agus Ceoltóirí Cualann: 1970 - Gael-Linn CEF 027 LP
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Ó Riada: 1971 - Gael-Linn CEF 032 LP
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Ó Riada's Farewell: 1971 - Claddagh CC12 LP
    • Solo album — Seán Ó Riada's final recording
  • Our Musical Heritage: 1981 - RTÉ/Funduireacht An Riadaigh FR 001/002/003 LP (3 LPs)
    • Music from a 1962 RTÉ broadcast — written and presented by Seán Ó Riada

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• EP & Single Releases
  • Mise Éire: 1960 - Gael-Linn CEF 002 EP [7"]
    • Film Soundtrack — w/Ceolfhoireann Shiansach Radio Éireann (Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra)
  • Saoirse?: 1962 (circa) - Gael-Linn GL1 EP [7"]
    • Film Soundtrack — w/Ceolfhoireann Shiansach Radio Éireann (Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra)
  • An Poc ar Buile: 1962/63 (circa) - Gael-Linn GL2 EP [7"]
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Néillí: 1963/64 (circa) - Gael-Linn GL3 [7"]
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Seán Ó Sé agus Seán Ó: 1964 (circa) - Gael-Linn GL5 [7"]
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • An Tine Bheo - Ceol An Scannáin: 1966 - Gael-Linn GL12 [7"]
    • Film Soundtrack — w/Ceolfhoireann Shiansach Radio Éireann (Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra)
  • Ceol Na Laoi: 1967 - Gael-Linn GL14 [7"]
    • w/Ceolfhoireann Shiansach Radio Éireann (Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra)
  • Táimse Im 'Chodladh/The Boys Of Kilmichael : 1968 (circa) - Gael-Linn CES 003 [7"]
    • w/Seán Ó Sé and Ceoltóirí Cualann
  • Ceol an Aifrinn: 1971 - Gael-Linn CBC3 EP [7"]
    • w/Choir of Tallaght Priory and Cór Chúil Aodha
  • Seán Ó Sé cóiriú Seán Ó Riada: 1971 - Gael-Linn CES 011 [7"]
    • w/Seán Ó Sé, Ceoltóirí Cualann and Ceolfhoireann Shiansach Radio Éireann (Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra)
  • Seán Ó Sé and Seán Ó, Riada & Ceoltóirí Cualann: 1971 - Gael-Linn CES 012 [7"]

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