Greetings Harpists, Harpers, and Harp Lovers!
|
|
The long-awaited vol. 3 in Nancy Hurrell’s Historical Harp Collection series is now available! This collection of pieces is performance-inspired, drawn from Hurrell’s own solo recitals, concerts with Cappella Clausura and Renaissonics, and performances such as playing early Spanish music for Princess Cristina of Spain. Hurrell shares her passion for early harp music in conference workshops, published articles, and classes at the Boston Conservatory and Brandeis University. She’s on the board of the Historical Harp Society and performs on several historical harp replicas: Gothic medieval, Renaissance single-row, Italian double-row, Spanish cross-strung, as well as playing modern lever and pedal harps.
|
|
|
Historical Harp Collection V 3
|
Historical Harp Collection Vol.3 by Nancy Hurrell includes 8 solos and 6 harp ensembles of music from the 13th to the 17th centuries. These are some of the best-loved early songs and dances, like Dowland’s ‘Lachrimae pavan,’ Josquin’s haunting ‘Milles regretz’ and Queen Elizabeth I’s favorite dance, ‘La Volta.’ The music is playable on lever harps and single-row historical harps, with useful notes given on history, composers and performance.
From catchy rhythms of medieval estampies to the Spanish fabordón’s dramatic chords, these interesting pieces add variety to solo and ensemble repertoire. A fun ensemble version of ‘La Rosa Enflorece’ with middle-eastern flavor, has parts for a singer and viol player. All the harp ensembles have been performed in concerts by students in the Brandeis University Early Music Ensemble and were also played in workshops at the Somerset Harp Festival.
|
|
Two more transcriptions from Sacred Treasures, Louise Trotter
|
|
|
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen as played by Louise Trotter
|
A soulful rendition of this Spiritual with full rolled chords, melody in RH then LH, wonderful jazz chord ending.
|
|
Softly and Tenderly as played by Louise Trotter
|
INTERMEDIATE PEDAL HARP - This favorite hymn has been transcribed by Basil Alter from Louise's "Sacred Treasures" CD, and edited by Gretchen Chell Cover.
|
|
|
Happy Harps
If you teach piano and are accustomed to a well structured pedagogical approach, then you will be pleased to explore this series for harp students by
"Paper books due to arrive any day now!"
|
In case you didn't have a chance to open our last e-blast, below you will find a previous listing, including three new Frank Voltz selections. Of note, "Stepping into Paradise" is Frank's tribute to Brook Boddie, the gentle giant who leaves a huge gap in our small harp world.
|
|
|
Kim Robertson's BEAUTY TUNES - paper version is now in stock! The last eblast only reflected the digital version.
|
|
|
Saint Melangell - 7 variations, starting with Plainchant
|
We don't usually think of Carol Wood as writing for pedal harp, although she is an accomplished pedal harpist. Here is a unique offering, inspired by a gentle Welsh saint.
Paper Version is now available.
|
|
And this bears a repeat, too. Our very good friend and customer, Mary Dragoset, has composed a short and beautiful piece that she wanted to offer to you, our customers, during this time of unrest. It is called Planxty Bill Roy. Here is the PDF. It is a lovely and gentle tune. Thank you Mary Dragoset!
|
|
Thanks for reading and see you next time!
John & Mary
|
|
|
|
|
|
|