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Thread #17187   Message #1277878
Posted By: Fliss
21-Sep-04 - 10:12 PM
Thread Name: Mis-heard session tune titles.
Subject: RE: Mis-heard session tune titles.
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Re Fanny Power
This tune is also called Mrs. Trench. Fanny (Frances) Power was an heiress, daughter of David and Elizabeth Power of Coorheen, Loughrea (for whom Carolan wrote Carolan's Concerto or Mrs. Power). In 1732 Fanny married Richard Trench of Gerbally, County Gallway. The tune was probably composed before her wedding because the second verse (the Gaelic lyrics) Carolan expresses hope he will live to dance at her wedding. From the Contemplators website
http://www.contemplator.com/carolan/carolmid.html#poer