Patrick Ball is a renowned harpist and spoken word artist whose work celebrates the rich tradition and enchanting sounds of the Celtic harp. Ball has made a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of this musical heritage, by performing traditional Irish music, as well as his own compositions, and narrating stories and literary works, giving audiences around the world a taste of Celtic history and culture.

His discography, laden with heartfelt melodies and the imaginative retelling of Irish lore, includes a series of well-received albums that showcase the charm and versatility of the Celtic harp. Albums like "Celtic Harp, Vol. IV: O'Carolan's Dream" and "Celtic Harp, Vol. III: Secret Isles" pay homage to the music of legendary Irish harpist-composer Turlough O'Carolan and others, breathing new life into their compositions while maintaining the soulful essence that has long been associated with the Celtic tradition. Ball's "The Wood of Morois" and "The Fine Beauty of the Island" are testaments to his mastery and depth as an artist, ensuring his status as a custodian of the reverberating strings that tell Ireland's timeless tales. His spoken word release, "James Joyce: Finnegans Wake, Excerpts Read by Patrick Ball," highlights his versatility as an artist, and his ability to translate the complex literary works of Joyce into the emotive language of sound.

Genres

Celtic Harp

String Folk

Latest Release

The Wood of Morois

Patrick Ball

Album - 13 Tracks - Released October 1, 2010