Londonderry Air

This traditional Irish tune was first published in 1855 after being collected by Jane Ross from the county of Derry. The lyrics of ‘Danny Boy’ by Frederick Weatherly were added to it in 1913. It is a passionate melody and this arrangement should be played with free expression and plenty of sustain pedal.

Selected from Grade by Grade - Piano Grade 3. The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Iain Farrington, this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 3 pianist.