Fiddling the Day Away: "Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór"
Welcome to the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia in Staunton, VA. Today, we’re at our Irish Farm for our new series: Fiddling the Day Away. Join some of our talented musicians as they explore songs from across time to see how music changes depending on the place and context it was being played.
Our song for today is “Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór” which is in its original Irish Language. The song roughly translates to “Big Hill, Little Hill”. Written by Turlough O'Carolan, listeners have described it as "beautiful old Irish air" because of its simplicity and its evocation of an overall sense of leisure. This song can also be played as a waltz. The best way to enjoy this tune is to sit back, relax, and simply listen to the relaxing tone that this song has to offer. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
About the Frontier Culture Museum:
The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia is a living history museum located in historic Staunton, VA within the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia tells the stories of enslaved persons, Native Americans, and the thousands of immigrants who helped to shape our shared American journey. Plan your visit us at www.frontiermuseum.org.
