Dasson Ur Galon by Tristan Le Govic

Dasson Ur Galon - A Heart's Echo. "The tunes, traditional and new, to be found on this first CD from harper, Tristan Le Govic, display clearly his artistic credentials as a leading exponent in composition and performance.  His is a nimble and subtle technique, playing in a variety of tempos and variations. The dance tunes balance intimacy with vivacity.  His rendition of O' Carolan 's Eleanor Plunkett recaptures the pathos through contrasting slow playing with detached notes. The March of the King of Laois displays a typical treatment, which provides a striking comparison with the vivacious and triumphal version by The Chieftains". Armor Magazine, November 2006 (Translated from French)

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Tristan LE GOVIC was born in Lorient in 1976. He began learning the Celtic Harp at the age of seven at the Traditional Music Conservatoire of Soye, and after at the Lorient Conservatoire.

After receiving his Baccalauréat, he studied at the University of Rennes (Masters degree in Music, 2002).  Distinctions include: Gold Medal in Celtic Harp (Music Conservatoire, Rennes, 1998) and Diploma of Music Writing (Conservatoire of Nantes, 2000).   He gained the National Diploma of Teaching Music in 2005.

In 1995, he won the Kan ar Bobl harp competition, in addition to a host of other competitions. He has composed music for the cinema: Pêcher à Islande (CNRS film competition first prize, 1996), Le Sauvetage des Naufragés en Baie d'Audierne (Commissioned by the Breton Film Archives, 1997), and  La Chambre Obscure (1998).

Following his performances at the most important music festivals (Festival Interceltique of Lorient,Festival Celtic Connections of Glasgow, Harp Festival of Dinan), critics pronounced him as one of the leading Breton harpers of the new generation. His repertoire combines arrangements of traditional tunes with his own compositions in a contemporary style.

It is difficult to categorise Tristan Le Govic's musical affiliations as they span classical romantism, sacred music and music from the Celtic tradition.

Critics have acclaimed: "The magic of his harp", "His virtuosity", "His exceptional musicality", "The grace of his technique", even his "Divine touch".  Always, he enchants his audience. 

His first CD: Dasson ur Galon (A Heart's Echo) affords ample opportunity for the public to judge the veracity of these descriptions.