24 weihnachtliche Kompositionen vom 16. Jahrhundert bis heute, gespielt auf dem Hammer-Dulcimer (Hackbrett), z. T. mit Gitarre und Geige. Ein Klang wie Schneeflocken, der alle Menschen von jung bis alt unmittelbar berührt.

the project

Christmas Morn' with a total of 24 tracks, this 70 minute, instrumental compact disk is a treasury of Christmas music. A delightful recording of seasonal favorites arranged by Dan Duggan for hammered dulcimer, guitar, and fiddle, this music is a bright sparkling gem for the holiday season.

Duggan captures the special magic of Christmas day with renditions of delicate warmth and delicious sweetness. Listening to this recording, it is easy to understand how the wire-strung dulcimer derived its name from the Greek words dulce and melos, or sweet tune. With the CD version of Christmas Morn', Dan Duggan makes full use of this instrument celebrated for its beautiful sound and extended range of four full octaves.

the artist

One of the finest hammered dulcimer players in the United States, Dan Duggan is the first winner of the prestigious National Hammered Dulcimer Championship to have performed all original compositions. A pioneer of innovative compositions and arrangements for dulcimer, Christmas Morn' is Duggan's first recording for Fortuna Records. His music has been aired on National Public Radio's daily broadcasts, All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Active both as a touring performer and teacher, Dan has entertained audiences nationwide with his inspired performances of traditional melodies and well-loved classics. This recording features Dan Duggan playing the hammered dulcimer and guitar, joined by the fine fiddler, Henry Jankiewicz, on several tracks.

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