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Derek Bell (21 Oct 1935 - 17 Oct 2002)

Male Person - Northern Ireland

Releases (7)

Official

Album

  1. Derek Bell Plays With Himself 1980
  2. Musical Ireland 1989
  3. Carolan's Receipt 1991
  4. Ancient Music for the Irish Harp 1992
  5. The Mystic Harp 1996
  6. Mystic Harp 2 Sailing the Blue Sea 1996

Album - Compilation

  1. Carolan's Favourite

Relationships (1)

Member Of

  1. The Chieftains (1974 - 2002)

Recordings by (130)

  1. Minuet From the Duo Concertane Opus 74 in B flat for Concert Harp and Piano 4:45 (1980)
  2. Sonata in C major for Oboe and Harpsichord 7:35 (1980)
  3. Rondeau Ecossais for Pianoforte 4:16 (1980)
  4. Peruvian Dances 4:12 (1980)
  5. Tocata Burlesca for Oboe and Piano 3:08 (1980)
  6. Mazurka Opus 28 for Concert Harp 3:56 (1980)
  7. Notturno Opus 12 for Concert Harp 2:54 (1980)
  8. Spanish Dance Opus 7 for Concert Harp 3:47 (1980)
  9. Turkmenian Melody for Cor Anglais and Piano 3:46 (1980)
  10. Lotus Land Opus 47 for Pianoforte 3:40 (1980)
  11. Three Bagatelles for Oboe D'Amore and Piano 5:20 (1980)
  12. Hungarian Folk Dances Cimbalom Solo With Harpsichord (and Piano, Harp and Oboe) 3:33 (1980)
  13. Ancient Irish Fairy Music 2:20 (1989)
  14. Theme for Harp 2:10 (1989)
  15. Regal Harpsichord 1:31 (1989)
  16. She Moved Through the Fair 3:09 (1989)
  17. The Boys of Bluehill / Hillsbrough Castle / The Greencastle Horpipe 3:06 (1989)
  18. Carrickfergus 2:24 (1989)
  19. An Catín Bán (The Little White Cat) 2:25 (1989)
  20. The Gartan Mother's Lullaby 3:22 (1989)
  21. Im Aonar Seal (Alone and Lonely) 3:23 (1989)
  22. Sliabh Geal gCua (Bright Sliabh gCua) 2:47 (1989)
  23. Down by the Salley Gardens 2:49 (1989)
  24. Eibhlín a Rúin (Eileen My Secret Love) 4:12 (1989)
  25. The Piper Through the Meadow Straying 3:26 (1989)
  26. Marbhna Luimní (Limerick's Lamentation) 3:48 (1989)
  27. Is Trua gan Peata Mhaoir agam (I Wish the Shepherd's Pet Were Mine) 2:26 (1989)
  28. Ag Críost an Síol (Christ the Seed) 4:22 (1989)
  29. Sidh Beag Agus Sidh Mor 1:13 (1991)
  30. Carolan's Receipt (An Dochtuir Sean Stafford) 2:34 (1991)
  31. Lady Athenry 1:50 (1991)
  32. Fanny Poer 3:21 (1991)
  33. Maire Dhall (Blind Mary) 2:52 (1991)
  34. Sir Festus a Burca (Sir Festus Burke 1:43 (1991)
  35. Ruisg, A Bhean Na Tabhairne / Carolan's Ramble To Cashel 3:05 (1991)
  36. Mrs. Poer (Carolan's "Concerto") 2:45 (1991)
  37. Sean O Conchubhair / A H-Uisci Chroidhe Na N-Anamann 2:19 (1991)
  38. Seoirse Brabston 2:08 (1991)
  39. Maible Ni Cheallaigh (Mabel Kelly) 3:26 (1991)
  40. Madam Maxwell / Carolan's Nightcap / Lady Gethin 2:35 (1991)
  41. Brighid Cruis (Three Bridget Cruise Airs) 4:44 (1991)
  42. Sean O Raighilligh (John O'Reilly) 1:48 (1991)
  43. Carolan's Farewell to Music 3:26 (1991)
  44. Lonesome / An Páistín Fionn 4:00 (1992)
  45. Untitled Air / Thomas a Búrca 2:52 (1992)
  46. Untitled Air / Colonel O’Hara 3:06 (1992)
  47. Little Molly O / Love in Secret 3:08 (1992)
  48. A Soft Mild Morning 2:03 (1992)
  49. Wexford Bells 3:00 (1992)
  50. Lady Blaney 2:31 (1992)
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On Recordings (50)

Arranged

  1. Planxty Brown / The William Davis’s / Lady Wrixon 4:46 The Chieftains (1989)
  2. Coolin Medley 4:56 The Chieftains (1989)
  3. Rachamíd a Bhean Bheag, and a) Ford Econoline / b) Any Old Iron 10:20 The Chieftains feat. Nanci Griffith / Roger Daltrey (1992)

Instruments

  1. O’Sullivan’s March 3:59 The Chieftains (1977) hammered dulcimer, oboe, Irish harp / clàrsach, harp
  2. The Wind That Shakes the Barley / The Reel With the Beryle 2:50 The Chieftains (1978) hammered dulcimer, Irish harp / clàrsach, harp
  3. Boil the Breakfast Early 3:55 The Chieftains (1980) hammered dulcimer, Irish harp / clàrsach, harp
  4. La Eile 0:51 Don Henley (13 Aug 1982) harp
  5. The French March 4:51 The Chieftains (1983) hammered dulcimer, harp
  6. Jabadaw 3:05 The Chieftains (1987) hammered dulcimer, oboe, harp
  7. Any King’s Shilling 6:06 Elvis Costello (06 Feb 1989) hammered dulcimer, Irish harp / clàrsach
  8. Green Mansions 3:42 Van Morrison (24 Sep 1991) synthesizer
  9. On Hyndford Street 5:21 Van Morrison (24 Sep 1991) synthesizer
  10. The Year of the French: Closing Theme & March 3:33 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  11. Tristan and Isolde: Escape and Chase 3:59 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  12. Three Wishes for Jamie: Love Theme 1:53 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  13. Treasure Island: The Hispanola / Silver and Loyals March 3:08 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  14. Three Wishes for Jamie: Mountain Fall / Main Theme 1:50 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  15. Treasure Island: Blind Pew 2:09 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  16. Treasure Island: Setting Sail 2:38 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  17. The Rebel Jesus 3:49 The Chieftains with Jackson Browne (1991) hammered dulcimer, harpsichord, harp
  18. The Year of the French: The French March 2:39 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  19. The Grey Fox: Main Theme 6:05 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  20. The Year of the French: Cooper’s Tune / The Bolero 2:17 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  21. Treasure Island: French Leave 1:50 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  22. Treasure Island: Treasure Cave 2:14 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  23. The Bells of Dublin / Christmas Eve 3:06 The Chieftains (1991) hammered dulcimer, harpsichord, harp
  24. Tristan and Isolde: Love Theme 2:17 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  25. Tristan and Isolde: The Departure 3:25 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  26. Treasure Island: Island Theme 2:31 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  27. Treasure Island: Opening Theme 1:02 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  28. Il est né / Ca Berger 5:19 The Chieftains with Kate and Anna McGarrigle (1991) hammered dulcimer, harpsichord, harp
  29. Barry Lyndon: Love Theme 3:31 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  30. Tristan and Isolde: March of the King of Cornwall 2:08 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  31. Tristan and Isolde: The Falcon 1:37 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  32. Three Wishes for Jamie: The Matchmaking 1:09 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  33. Treasure Island: Loyals March 1:52 The Chieftains (1991) other instruments, harpsichord, harp
  34. Behind Blue Eyes 4:24 The Chieftains feat. Roger Daltrey (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  35. The Stone (A Special Dance for When Two Lovers Meet) 6:32 The Chieftains (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  36. Medley: a) Ó Murchú’s Hornpipe / b) Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile / c) The Wandering Minstrel 4:17 The Chieftains feat. Martin Fay (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  37. The Mason’s Apron 5:20 The Chieftains feat. Matt Molloy (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  38. Miscellany: a) Theme From Tristan and Isolde / b) Súisín Bán / c) Good Morning Nightcap / d) The Galway Races / e) The Jolly Tinker 8:55 The Chieftains (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  39. Opening Medley: a) Dóchas / b) King of Laois / c) Paddy’s Jig / d) O’Keefe’s / Chattering Magpie 9:18 The Chieftains (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  40. Damhsa 2:59 The Chieftains feat. Jean Butler (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  41. Rachamíd a Bhean Bheag, and a) Ford Econoline / b) Any Old Iron 10:20 The Chieftains feat. Nanci Griffith / Roger Daltrey (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  42. Red Is the Rose 3:25 The Chieftains feat. Nanci Griffith (1992) hammered dulcimer, harpsichord, harp
  43. Little Love Affairs 2:59 The Chieftains feat. Nanci Griffith (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  44. Raglan Road 5:22 The Chieftains feat. Roger Daltrey (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  45. North Americay 4:08 The Chieftains feat. Kevin Conneff (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  46. Lilly Bolero / The White Cockade 3:11 The Chieftains (1992) hammered dulcimer, keyboard, harp
  47. La plus que lente 5:17 Ulster Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier (1993) solo, cimbalom, cimbalom

Credited as (10)

  1. Derek Bell
  2. The Irish Film Orchestra feat. Derek Bell
  3. Derek Bell feat. Mairéid Sullivan
  4. The Irish Film Orchestra with Derek Bell
  5. Van Morrison & Derek Bell
  6. Carlos Núñez con Dan Ar Braz, Derek Bell y Liam O’Flynn
  7. Carlos Núñez con Derek Bell, Kevin Conneff y Máirtín O’Connor
  8. Carlos Núñez with Dan Ar Braz, Derek Bell and Liam O'Flynn
  9. Carlos Núñez with Derek Bell, Kevin Conneff and Máirtín O'Connor
  10. Carlos Núñez, Matt Molloy, Seán Keane, Derek Bell

Works (1)

Arranged

  1. Did You Ever Go A‐Courtin’, Uncle Joe

Links (7)

Other Databases

  1. https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb139896776
  2. https://d-nb.info/gnd/17380960X

IMSLP

  1. https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Bell,_Derek

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/255440

Imdb

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068146/

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/117241871

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q573245