Alchemy of a Rose

Cynthia recaptures the original sound of the music of Scotland and Ireland in this collection of melodies played on the wire strung harp. The uniquely bell–like resonance of brass, silver and gold strings carries the listener to a time when legends lived and magic was a part of every day.

The Wire Strung Harp, the Clarsach — Cynthia Cathcart

Bodhrans and Flutes — Eric Cathcart

Drums, Udu and Marimba — John Emrich

Great Highland Bagpipes — Mike Scott

Didjuridu — Tim Whittemore

Peal Bells courtesy of the Washington National Cathedral
Graphic design and photography by Brandon Andrusic

Reviews of Alchemy of a Rose:

• Julia Duinn in The Washington Times newspaper (January 11, 2003)
• Tom Nelligan in Dirty Linen (April/May 2004)
• Joyce Rankin on Rambles.net
• Gerry Serviente
• Charlie Montroll published in on–line comments