37 & 8
Strings by Duo Ramos-Schneider We would like to invite you to embark upon a journey from Mexico to Tierra de
Fuego, where you will be seduced by instruments like the Paraguayan harp and
classic guitar, playing authentic-popular and modern chamber music from South
America. In just over an hour the repertoire covers music from the 1500's to
the duo's own compositions, featuring adaptations of classical works and solo
performances. |
40 Traditional Songs by Mary O'Hara This
extensive collection of 40 traditional songs captures the legendary Sligo
native during the highest points of her career. Contained in a stylishly
packaged 2CD set are many of the highlights from her first three albums
recorded in the 1950's plus extra tracks from later recordings in the 1970's. "Exquisite
purity and delicacy that defies description" Washington Star |
A
Certain Smile by Bachué Bachué's much-acclaimed second release, featuring
double-bass, saxophone & percussion in addition to the band's
trademark sound of harp & piano. |
A
Christmas Collection by Janet Harbison & The Irish Harp Orchestra Another wonderful album from Janet Harbison and the Irish Harp Orchestra, with
a selection of Traditional tunes, Irish Traditional tunes and original compositions
by Janet Harbison celebrating the Christmas Season. Featuring many current All
Ireland Champions on their respective instruments: A festive feast with harp,
uilleann pipes, Scottish pipes, fiddles, flutes, whistles, concertinas, mandolins,
bodhrans and voice! |
A Tribute
to Anne Macdearmid by Edward & Chris
Witsenburg This recording presents a feast of Celtic harp music and a well-deserved
tribute to Anne Macdearmid. Here fifteen of her duets — and a few carefully chosen
solos for variety’s sake — have been brought together in one programme.
The arrangements are played on two concert harps. Anne herself agreed wholeheartedly
to this choice of instruments. In her own words: “play it on any type of
harp: big, medium or small, as long as the melody sings”. |
An
Delenn Vev by Anne Postic Over the last fifteen year Anne Postic and
her harp have been regular travelers to the UK & Ireland, bringing
with her inspired interpretations of her traditional music, now at last
with An Delenn Vev - La Harpe Vivante we all
have an invitation to share her musical travels ...... |
Action
Harp Play Set by Park Stickney The “ever nonconformist” Park Stickney has quite a sense of humor
. . . and it shines through in his recordings. This CD is worth getting simply
for its whimsical cover! Action Harp Play Set showcases some fine playing by
Park on standards such as Morrison’s Moondance, and Lennon and McCartney’s
Come Together. Mostly solo harp, Park is backed up on a few pieces by guitar,
drums, voice and bass. |
Affairs
of the Harp by Kathleen Loughnane Kathleen
Loughnane, the face behind the harp of Galway quartet Dordán,
finally gets around to delivering a solo album. Affairs of the Harp
is a harp album pure and simple, but one with a difference. For a start,
it calls on names like Alec Finn, Sharon Shannon, Seán Ryan
and her Dordán
compatriot Martina Goggin, to lend a subtle hand to the proceedings. |
Alchemy
of a Rose by Cynthia Cathcart Cynthia Cathcart
recaptures the original sound of the music of Scotland and Ireland in
this collection of melodies played on the wire strung harp. The uniquely
bell-like resonance of brass, silver and gold strings carries the listener
to a time when legends lived and magic was a part of every day. |
Bernard
Andrès performed
by Isabelle Perrin In
this excellent CD Isabelle Perrin performs music of contemporary French
harp composer Bernard Andrès. Andrès
composes in a very wide range of styles, moving in this CD from distinctly
French lyrical melodies to contemporary works making use of modern pedal
and percussion techniques. An excellent addition to any harp CD collection. |
Appassionata
Quatuor by Appassionata
Quatuor (Pan-pipe,
violin, cello, harp) Appassionata
Quatuor Pan-pipe, violin,
cello & harp quartet, was founded in Geneva
in 1990 by the violoncellist Marc-André Thiébaud.
The exceptional uniting of such brilliant and varied
instruments with such virtuosity and melody, favours
a new approach to music. |
Arabesque:
A journey into Harp Artistry by Isabelle Perrin with Northwest
Sinfonietta. The summer of 1996 brought a most unusual sight to Tacoma, Washington. Eight
hundred harpists converged on the streets of this usually peaceful Northwest
city as guests of the Sixth World Harp Congress. The Northwest Sinfonietta and
I were engaged to perform 15 concertos with 15 of the world’s finest soloists.
Isabelle Perrin stood Out for her distinctive sound and musicianship. We have
since become great friends and have collaborated on many projects. This recording
is a tribute to her superb artistry and marvelous instrument. |
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Ar
Lan y Dwr by Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo |
Ar
Lan y Môr by Meninir Heulyn A
collection of well known Welsh folk songs arranged and performed by
Meinir Heulyn including Ar Lan y Môr, Lisa Lân and Huna
Blentyn to name just three. |
Avalon's
Daughter by Moira Stern Moira Stern grew up listening to her mother, author Marion Zimmer Bradley, singing.
Like many children, she was not aware at the time of the depth of her mother's
gift to her through music.Through her mother Moira learned a great many folk
songs and operatic arias, and devloped a passion for music, resulting in this
musical tribute. |
Arnold
Bax by Trio Turner Isabelle Perrin - Harp; Sabine
Toutain - Viola; Philippe Pierlot - Flute perform Elegiac
Trio, Fantasy Sonata and Sonata "Marvelously
sensitive, uncommonly assured performances of some ravishing repertoire." Gramophone
magazine |
Bazaaris
Live by Bazaaris |
The
Belfast Years 1992-2002 by Janet Harbison & The Irish Harp Orchestra The
Irish Harp Orchestra - 'The Belfast Years 1992-2002' – a new
compilation from Carillon (1994), Feasting with Carolan (1995), Bright
New Morning (1996), Colmcille (1997), & Walk in Belfast (1999)
- taking 16 of the favourites from these recordings - An Ideal introduction
to Janet Harbison & The Irish Harp Orchestra. |
Ben
Jamming by Benjamin J. Creighton Griffiths |
Beyond
Dreams by Dominique Piana Beyond
Dreams - The Spirit of Romanticism - Features some of the most important
concert etudes for harp so it is surprising that no less than five of the
recordings are World Premiers. This beautifully performed and recorded disc
is a must for lovers of Romanticism. |
François-Adrien
Boieldieu by Isabelle Perrin World premier recording of François-Adrien Boieldieu's
works with period instruments. This album includes the wonderful Concerto
for Harp and Orchestra in C major performed by Isabelle Perrin - single
action harp and Le Collège Musical - conducted by Jean-Philippe
Navarre. Also features Sonata in G major, Opus 8 No. 2, for solo Harp and
Romances for Voice and Harp with Christine Pauchet - soprano. |
The
Butterfly by Bachué The
final release from Bachuésees Corrina & David
joined by percussionist Donald Hay and Colin Steele on trumpet. The Butterfly is
a stunning collection of traditional & contemporary
tunes & songs. |
Carillon
for triple harp by Angharad Evans Harpist Angharad Evans' roots are firmly embedded in Welsh folk music, of which
she is a superb executant. This recording offers a rare chance to hear traditional
Welsh music performed on triple harp. |
Carillon
by Janet Harbison & The Belfast
Harp Orchestra The Belfast Harp Orchestra's Best Selling Album of contemporarily
arranged Irish music, song and dance with a number of original compositions
including Carillon (specially composed by JH for Derek Bell in 1992), Earth,
Water, Wind and Fire and many unusual arrangements of rare and well-known
tunes including an exceptionally popular arrangement of Danny Boy. |
Carnaval de Venise by Catrin Finch Carnaval de Venise is one of Catrin Finch's earliest CDs on which she performs
a stunning international programme of music for the harp. Remarkable performances
from one of the brightest stars in the harp world today. |
The
Carolan Albums by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman 24
of the best-known compositions by celebrated
blind Irish harper Turlough O’Carolan
(1670 - 1738). Carolan was the most famous of all the Irish harper-composers
of his day, and his music continues to be the most popular ever composed
for the harp in Ireland.
This recording consists entirely of original arrangements, thoughtfully
interpreted, of these beautiful tunes, informed by Máire's knowledge
both of the native Irish harp tradition and of baroque forms, but with
a discreetly contemporary tinge provided by Chris’s tasteful guitar. |
Celtic
Air by Jochen Vogel You never know what to expect in a Jochen Vogel performance. But
you can be sure to hear good music. Whether it’s traditional or improvised,
played instrumentally or sung, it’s always heartfelt, personal music
with the haunting, powerful sound of the metal-strung Clairseach. (Irish
folk harp) |
Chasing
the breeze by Helen Davies Chasing the breeze,
travels of a harper: There is a legend from the Western Isles of
Scotland that tells of a harper who, on his travels, would sail
into the creeks of the Isles, always at twilight. He would spend
the evening at the headland house, where the “makers and
hearers” of music would gather. At midnight he would pass
the blessing around and put out to sea again, forever “tune-seeking
and tune- making” ... |
Childsplay
by Eleanor Turner Childsplay is a collection
of nine pieces that all have an association with childhood or youth. Six
were composed for the harp and three have been adapted for the instrument
from the original keyboard scores. The music spans three centuries, from
1735 to the present day. |
Cofia
dy Werin |
Colmcille
by Janet Harbison & The Belfast Harp Orchestra |
Concerto
for Oboe, Harp and Strings by RLPO
with Eleanor Hudson Harp & Jonathan Small Oboe |
Couleurs
by Claude Régimbald (flute) and Nathalie Chatelain (harp) With
a repertoire from baroque to contemporary the duo, who have been performing together
since 1995, present here a recital recording of works covering the time of Bach
(1685-1750) to Bernard Andres (b. 1941). |
Dasson
Ur Galon by Tristan Le Govic "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". Armor Magazine, November 2006
(Translated from French) |
Dialogues:
agallaímh by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris
Newman These
musical conversations range from a 17th century air and the newly-discovered
18th century 'Hidden Pearl' to Máire and Chris’s own compositions:
Máire’s Irish-style 'Three Piece Suite' and Chris’s jaunty
'Banana Yellow' & jazzy 'Swinging the Lead.' The album contains four
songs, and the guest musicians are Nollaig Casey & Iain MacFarlane (fiddles),
Simon Mayor (mandolin), Liz Hanks (cello), Roy Dodds (percussion) |
Diversions
/ Clymau Cytgerdd by Osian Ellis Diversions offers a rare chance to hear the
wide range of musical talent of one of Wales’ best-known contemporary
harpists. The CD showcases not only the performer and singer but also the
arranger and composer. From Traditional folk songs sung in Welsh to Bach's
Gavotte en Rondeau, via the Handel Harp Concerto and Osian's own composition
Diversions for Two Harps. |
Early
One Morning by Judith Hall & Hugh Webb French music for flute and harp. "I have certainly never heard
such mellifluous playing as in the tracks of pieces by Jongen, Debussy
and Damase ...... Few could fail to be inspired by this dynamic duo's
rendering of the French Repertoire." Alexandra
Buckle in PAN, The Journal of the British Flute Society, June 2003. |
El
Paño Moruno by The Calvert Turner Duo El Paño Moruno is a selection of the music we love to play and perform
-we hope that you enjoy it too! The soundworld of the cello and harp duo seems
to know no boundaries. This has been an inspiration to us since we started playing
together in 2003 and has let us have a rare insight into music from around the
world. |
Enlli
by Llio Rhydderch It’s
impossible to overstate the importance of this triple harpist from the
island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) in Welsh, indeed in British music.
And the music keeps pouring out of her ....... this time the melodic shapes
that have been storing up in her head and hands over a lifetime, break
free in their own right; most of this album consists of her own compositions.
They’re classics, and it’s a masterpiece. Andrew
Cronshaw, fROOTS No.236 December 2002 |
The
Eternal Dreamer by David Watkins A world class recording from a world class harpist. David Watkins
performs Tournier, Prokofiev, Glinka, Liszt, Parish Alvars, Zabel,
Mathias, Debussy, Ruiz-Pipo and Watkins! The CD includes the first
recording of his Passacaglia In Memoriam Tsunami, published by Adlais
in 2005. |
Feasting
with Carolan by Janet Harbison with Clarsheree Turlough O Carolan has provided the inspiration and almost all the melodic material
for this disc. Inspired music performed with harp, harpsichord, uilleann pipes,
flutes, whistles, concertina and bodhran. |
Feng
Shui by Jochen Vogel The entire cosmos is made up of “Chi” energy and influences
all aspects of our lives. When "Chi” energy flows freely, the
result is a state of harmony, growth, and health. This collection of meditative
sounds from Jochen Vogel harp fills the room with harmonious vibrations and
positive energy and creates a feeling of personal well-being. |
FireWire
by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman A
wide variety of music from a 17th century solo harp air to bass-drums-Stratocaster
tracks. A couple of songs, a few sets of traditional dance tunes and
guest appearances from Nollaig Casey (fiddle), Cathy Fink (banjo) and
Roy Whyke (drums & percussion). |
...from
within by Eira Lynn Jones “Music constantly inspires me.
It makes me smile, dream, think and breathe. I hope that this CD does the
same for you and touches you from within.” Eira
Lynn Jones. ...from within includes perfomances
on both pedal and clarsach harp in a variety of musical styles - classical,
contemporary, folk and a jazzy piece! |
Garden
Festival Bouquets by Marika de Pettes Marika de Pettes
plays a beautiful selection of music, from around the world, on the small
15 string Lyra and the big 22 string Lyra for your enjoyment. |
Gwenllian
by Llio Rhydderch Music inspired by the Princess Gwenllian, daughter of the last native
Prince of Wales. Llwelyn ap Gruffydd and Eleanor de Montfort, his wife.
Gwenllian was born in 1282 at Abergwyngrgyn on the shore of the Menai
Straits. At the command of Edward I she was taken as a baby to the
Gilbertine Priory of Semprinhgam in Lincolnshire where she remained
until her death in 1337. |
The
Harp Key by Alison Kinnaird 'The Scottish harp can never have had
a better showcase than this' MELODY MAKER 'Superbly played and well produced...a gem' THE GUARDIAN |
Harp
Recital by Alina
Bzhezhinska Alina
Bzhezhinska's spectacular new solo album Harp Recital released
1st April 2005. A perfect blend of Classical, Jazz and World
Traditional Music. |
Harp
Summit by Park Stickney & Rüdiger Oppermann Park
Stickney is known for his innovative jazz stylings on pedal harp, and Rudiger
Oppermann is a gifted composer and performer on lever harp. Their musical
styles blend wonderfully in this outstanding CD. It includes 6 of Rudiger's
compositions, one piece they wrote together and So What by Miles Davis, In
a Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington, and Message in a Bottle by Sting. |
Harp
to Heart by Kathleen Loughnane “Kathleen’s
playing is wonderfully fluid and full of ‘elegant musicality’ -
a phrase I once heard an old man use to describe a musician’s
performance” Irish Music Mag December 2005.“The
arrangements are kept nicely varied, with Loughnane’s deft
precise arrangements always to the fore, as is only right.” Hot
Press October 2005 |
The
Harper's Land by Ann Heymann & Alison Kinnaird This
was the first record to combine the sounds of the gut and the wire
strung harps. This album is a record of two different, but related,
small harps. The approach to the music, and the harps on which it
is played, has been formed by years of research in both Scotland
and Ireland. The music itself has been gleaned from many sources,
including the oral tradition, ancient archives and collections, and
also includes original compositions by Ann Heymann and Alison Kinnaird,
the harpers. |
Harping
On by Kathleen Loughnane There
was a time in Ireland when many harp players were submerged in layers
of cliché. Kathleen Loughnane was different, a player of quiet
dignity, she saw both the harp’s place in history and its relevance
to today’s music. She is perhaps best known as a member of
the baroque/traditional band Dordán, but she maintains a strong
independent streak... The Irish Examiner - Pat Ahern |
Harps,
Pipes & Fiddles - Various Artists |
Hireath
(Longing) by Eleri Darkins A great debut
CD from a talented Welsh harpist. |
The Instrumental
Collection by Mary O'Hara Recorded in response to requests from many of
her admirers - for the first time a very different voice is heard, normally
in the role of accompaniment, the sound of Mary O’Hara’s Celtic
Harp becomes the solo voice in this carefully chosen collection of sixteen
beautiful melodies. Melodies that range from the expected favourites such
as ‘Scarborough Fair’ and ‘Londonderry Air’ to
the almost unexpected like the Commodores lovely ‘Three Times A Lady’ and
country music composer’s Tom T Hall’s jaunty 'Pamela Brown’. |
John Thomas
Harp Music by the Lipman Harp Duo Welsh harpist John Thomas was one of
the most acclaimed harpist-composers of his time. His career culminated
as official harpist to Queen Victoria. John Thomas' Welsh background, combined
with classical training in London led him to composer a multitude of works
in classical style, all imbued with Welsh folk melodies. This CD features
the most captivating duos, as well as delightful solos, each displaying
use of lyrical melodic material |
L'ABC
de la harpe by
Nathalie Chatelain A definitive
recording of works by Andres, Bouchaud & Challan
a must for harp students and those with an interest in contemporary French
harp music. Great value 3 CD set with playing time of over 3.5 hours. |
L'heure
bleue by Michel
Tirabosco & Nathalie Chatelain |
The Living Wood by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
|
Lulling
the Soul by Dominique Piana with
Joyce Geeting (cello), Dan Geeting (clarinet) Is
there anything more universal than the mother lulling her child
to sleep? When this pair, bound in mutual love, becomes Mary
and the child Jesus, the scene takes on a whole new symbolic
dimension and added emotional impact. All living creatures become
involved in the magical expression of Love, warmly embraced by
the powerful breath of the starry night celebrated at Christmas. |
Melangell
by Llio Rhydderch Melangell
by Llio Rhydderch is without doubt the best recording of harp music
since Nansi Richards. This is traditional music at it's best. Beautifully
arranged and played with all the skill, flair and sensitivity that
the triple harp demands. Llio Rhydderch is truly a master musician.
Stunning. Danny Saunders in The
Living Tradition Issue 41 January/February 2001 |
Music
for harp by Andres Izmaylov An
excellent harp CD produced by Russian harpist and composer Andres
Izmaylov, As well as featuring four of his own compositions Duo,
For Artemy, H-A-(R-)F-E and Toward the Sun (all published by Adlais)
the CD also contains arrangements of six JS Bach Preludes and his
Italian Concerto. The album finishes with a live recording of Manuel
de Falia's Asturiana for Violin & Harp. Also performing on the
CD are harpist Artemy Izmaylov and violinist Vladimir Guentzelt. |
Music
from the Robert ap Huw Manuscript, Vol. 1 by Paul Dooley Paul Dooley, one of the leading exponents
of the Irish harp in its historical form and style - playing a
34 brass wire-strung harp, with a frame of cherry and soundbox
made from of one piece of willow and plucking the strings with
the fingernails has spent many years working on the Robert
ap Huw Manuscript, the oldest collection of harp music
in existence. |
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Music
from the North Lands by The Nicholson Pierce Duo |
My
Favourite Place by Corrina Hewat "[Hewat's] breadth of
experience and style finds marvellously concentrated yet spacious expression
on My Favourite Place... tracks range from a bold, spiky updating of Sheath
And Knife to an understated take on the jazz standard When I Dream. Brilliantly
wayward... beautifully wrought..." THE SUNDAY HERALD |
My
Heart's in the Highlands by Deirdre Campbell-Shaw |
The
New Strung Harp by Máire Ní Chathasaigh |
Notes
of Noy, Notes of Joy by The Rowallan Consort |
O'Neill's
Harper by Janet Harbison |
Old
Hearth / Hen Aelwyd by Robin Huw Bowen The
music and playing of Nansi Richards has always been an influence
on me as a Welsh Triple Harpist, and I am always aware of the depth
of the unbroken harp tradition in Wales that Nansi and I are both
a part of. But this time, in putting this album together, I have
been inspired not just by Nansi's music but also by her words as
a poet. |
One
Morning in June by John L. Thomas A
delightful recording of traditional melodies for solo harp recorded
in one session by John L. Thomas, using his own arrangements, on 6th
June 2004 - hence the title "One Morning in June" |
Open the door softly by Helen Davies 12
stunning tracks of traditional and contemporary harp music. Played by the
Welsh harpist Helen Davies with guest musicians |
Out of Court by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
|
Overdressed Late Guy by Park Stickney Park's
first CD "Overdressed Late Guy" is a must. Jazz
standards galore on this wonderfully recorded album by one of the best
known and loved jazz harpists, with Erik Della Penna (guitar), Darron Solomon
(bass) and William DeVizia (vocals). |
Patchwork
by Nathalie Chatelain A solo
harp recital album by Swiss harpist Nathalie Chatelain with works such as
Chertok (1918-1981) - Around the Clock Suite, Pescatti (1704-1766)
- Sonate en do mineur and the beautiful Serenade Op. 83 by
Elias Parish-Alvars (1808-1849). |
Pencerdd Gwalia by Elinor Bennett A
double CD featuring all the Welsh tunes by John Thomas, Pencerdd Gwalia.
The first recording of the whole collection of his famous arrangements
published in 1862 as "Welsh Melodies for the
Harp" performed by Elinor Bennett. |
Phrydotia by Ralf Kleemann Phrydotia was recorded in an ancient church in Heidelberg
during some calm autumn nights. The pieces are his own compositions and
arrangements, playing with traditional tunes and Celtic music from Ireland
and Brittany. Some of the pieces are improvised, others were partly arranged
or composed beforehand. |
Pop Harp by Rossitza Milevska The harp as you would never have imagined it, a modern and
magical instrument, the perfect foil for the voice of harpist Rossitza
Milevska. The CD is mainly of Rossitza's own songs or collaborations but
also includes a lovely cover version of Beverly Craven's hit song Promise
Me. |
Prayer by Janet Harbison The inspiration for this harp project arose from a small legacy left by a patient
in the Northern Ireland Hospice in 1986 who wished that Janet's music would still
be available to the patients at the hospice after she took up a full time job
and could no longer play for the Day Hospice Programme. |
Quatuor
Harpege Volume 1 by
Quatuor Harpege The
first album from Quatuor Harpege, harp quartet, which was formed in Geneva
in 1990, While the music is, in the main, standard solo harp repertoire,
hearing these works as a quartet is rather unusual. |
Quatuor
Harpege Volume 2 by
Quatuor Harpege The
first album from Quatuor Harpege, harp quartet, which was
formed in Geneva in 1990, While the music is, in the main,
standard solo harp repertoire, hearing these works as a quartet
is rather unusual. |
The
Quiet Tradition by Alison Kinnaird and Christine Primrose |
Queen of Harps by Ann Heymann Ann, from Minnesota, is recognised as the foremost exponent of the wire-strung
harp in the world. The wire-strung harp, or clarsach, was the harp of the Gaels
of Ireland and Scotland. Through her knowledge of traditional music from her
Irish American family background, and her study of the surviving music and manuscripts,
Ann has re-invented the techniques necessary to play this majestic instrument. |
Queen
of the Welsh Harp by Nansi Richards Nansi
Richards Jones or Telynores Maldwyn ("the Harpist of Montgomeryshire")
as she was known, was undoubtedly the outstanding influence in the field of traditional
harp-playing in Wales during the 20th century. She not only brought the harp
- and especially the traditional Telyn Deires ("the Triple Harp") -
back into prominence in Wales, but inspired a generation of young harpists to
master the national instrument of Wales, and to discover the treasure of our
traditional folk melodies. |
Reaction by Double Action Double
Action’s cutting-edge debut album Reaction features new music for two
harps by; Paul Patterson, Dai Fujikura, Lex van Delden, Eleanor Turner and
Geoffrey Poole. Keziah
Thomas (harp) and Eleanor Turner (harp) |
Rip
the Calico by Paul Dooley Paul Dooley, one of the leading exponents of
the Irish harp in its historical form and style - playing a 34 brass wire-strung
harp, with a frame of cherry and soundbox made from of one piece of willow
and plucking the strings with the fingernails. This CD showcases his pioneering
work in performing Irish dance music on his traditional harp. This recording
also features traditional Irish music and compositions by both Paul Dooley
and Neil Dickie. |
Same
Sound - But Different by Rüdiger Oppermann Rüdiger Oppermann, born in 1954, is Germany´s foremost
celtic harp player. He began playing the harp in 1973 and has since virtuosically
surpassed all existing standards on this instrument. His High-Headed Irish
Harp or Clairséach is strung with 38 gold-plated bronze strings. With
an elaborately carved column and unique mechanism on each string for the
use of bending notes (as in the blues), Rüdiger has constructed an absolutely
personal instrument. |
The
Scottish Harp by Alison Kinnaird Released
in 1988, this is a compilation CD with tracks taken from Alisons previous
three recordings - 'The Harp Key', 'The Harpers's Gallery' & 'The Harpers
Land' - plus three extra tracks. Alison's records were the first to bring attention
to the repertoire of the Scottish harp and to give the instrument a solo rather
than an accompanying role. She continues to stress the importance of playingharp
tunes rather than simply playing tunes on a harp. A must for all those interested
in harp and for those looking for music that has charm and beauty. |
Serenâd
by Elinor Bennett and Meinir Heulyn Two
of Wales’ leading harpists
join forces to present, for the first time on CD, harp duos by John Thomas.
This is the third album for Elinor and Meinir to record harp duets on the
Sain label. |
The
Silver String by Alison Kinnaird Released in 2004, this is the long awaited album from Alison Kinnaird. It features
Alison on gut and wire strung harps and cello and contains 13 tracks. Alison
is joined on the album by Ann Heyman, Charlie Heymann, Alasdair White, Mike Katz,
Christine Primrose and Robin Morton. Included with the CD is a free DVD featuring
3 short films relating to Alison`s music and the other side of her artistic endeavour
as a glass artist. |
The
Sky Didn't Fall by Kathryn Tickell and Corrina Hewat Northumbrian
piper and fiddler Kathryn Tickell, awarded BBC Radio
2's 2005 Folk Musician of the Year, in a duo with harpist Corrina
Hewat, one of the most distinctive, original and versatile artists
on the contemporary Scottish scene. Two excellent musicians and a
CD which compliments the talents of both. Great playing and singing. |
Soirbheas
by Sarah Deere-Jones Traditional and original Celtic harp
pieces along with the magical sound of the Aeolian harp, recorded at various
ancient sites throughout Celtic Britain and Ireland. Sarah Deere-Jones, one
of England's finest Celtic harp players, has blended these two instruments,
with her own improvisations and the sounds of nature. 'Absolutely magnificent'
- John Shaw |
Something
borrowed.. Something new.. by Amanda Whiting “I loved the CD and I can’t
stop listening to it!” Dannii Minogue. A lovely, enjoyable recording with something classical, something popular, something jazzy, something cool! |
Still,
Life with Jazz Harp by Park Stickney Park's latest solo CD (August 2005), sets a new standard for Jazz
Harp. There are two compositions by Park Where's Mary Ford? and
the title track Still, Life with Jazz Harp which sit perfectly with
music by Mancini, Desmond, Ellington, Hammerstein and the beautiful Recuerdos
de los "Recuerdos del Alhambra" (Tarrega). Park's arrangement of
Holst's Jupiter .... which has a 3 little twists in the tails.. |
Stille
Wasser
by Jochen Vogel Although
Jochen Vogel has never described himself as a bard, his aim is to move
people through his music. Starting with traditional Irish and Scottish
music and moving on to jazz, pop and Indian influences, Jochen Vogel
now exploits the vast range of musical opportunities at his disposal,
fusing his richly diverse influences to create an elemental, highly
personal musical language. |
Sugarcane
by Shine If you need proof that less is more, this is it. With just three voices and two
electroharps, Shine produce an album that’s breathtaking, haunting, beautiful
and innovative and full of a magic that simultaneously encapsulates and challenges
the essence of Scottish music. |
Tango
y Folklore by Duo Ramos-Schneider Tango, South American Folklore, our own compositions, traditional
musical interpretations, others with subtle chamber type and more modern
arrangements. This CD expresses a varied array of musical hues, representing
us at this time. It is the onset of our path with its Latin American
roots towards the search for our own music, the mark of what we are
today, ever changing as always. |
Tea
for Two by Celtica Duo ' ..... the combination of the harp with the oboe is
a winning formula - sweet and witty .... under the captivating
spell of these players the time flew too quickly for us.'Cardiff
Post - St. David’s Hall, Recital. |
Telyn
by Llio Rhydderch Llio
Rhydderch's "Telyn" has made a huge impression in world
traditional music."Brilliant Harp Wizardry" Derek
Bell, The Chieftains. |
Telynor
Portmeirion by Dylan Rowlands Wonderful
mixture of Traditional Welsh Music and other well known tunes from his
extensive repertoire of self arrangements used during his years as Offical
Harpist at Portmeirion. |
The
Harp of King David by Dominique Piana with
Gregory Yaroslow (tenor) The
Harp of King David, Songs of longing and hope, evolved from a
concert programme envisioned as a poetic re-creation of a vibrant
culture suspended in time by historical events, alining itself
behind the legendary figure of King David. |
This
son so young by Rebecca Flannery (harp) with
Liesl Odenweller (Soprano) John
Rose (organ) "There
is much to appreciate in this recorded performance, especially
the obvious sensitivity of the three artists, Odenweller's pretty
soprano and the equal prominence given the harp and organ. Not
easy with such a tonally differing duo."-- The New Mexican,
Santa Fe |
Tides
by Ralf Kleemann Tides, Ralf Kleemann's second solo album containing
music for New Celtic Harp follows the success of his first album Prydotia,
with further development of his own music. The 12 tracks are new and of their
own kind, displaying the full character of the Celtic harp. |
Timing
Her by Sarah Deere-Jones English acoustic music at its best
featuring Sarah Deere-Jones on harp, Phil Williams on Cittern and smallpipes
with Steve Potter on violin. A collection of dazzling instrumentals, lively
dance tunes and Sarah's new 'folksong' settings of some of the poems by Thomas
Hardy. 'Hauntingly beautiful' - Hardy Society |
| Travels with My Harp Volume 2 DVD by Mary
O'Hara |
The
Unkown Road by Mario Falcao The Unknown Road is an exciting,
intricate journey through transcriptions of historic selections such as
the 16th-century "Diferencias sobre 'Guardame las vacas'" by
Luys de Narvaez and newer pieces like Philip Glass' "Modern Love Waltz" and "Sonatina
Prodigio" by Virgilio Mortari. |
Virtuoso
Harp by Ann Griffiths “I should like to end by recommending a delectable solo harp recital played
with enticing guile by Ann Griffiths. She captivates with her very opening piece
. . . . Ann Griffiths is atmospherically recorded, and this recital is ideal
for late-evening listening . . . . very winning.” Ivan March Gramophone |
Wandering
Between The Worlds by Nadia Birkenstock “Enthusiastic
fans as well as objective connoisseurs of the scene attest her an Irish
soul that becomes apparent in her fairy-like delicate singing and the masterly
skills on an instrument that is not exactly easy to handle. Her sensitive
attitude opens the hearts of her audience and creates a very special atmosphere.”Westdeutsche
Zeitung |
Watersongs
by Bazaaris |
West
over the Sea by Gentle Songs & Slow Ayres West
over the sea takes us to a zone where time stands still - archaic stringed
instruments and voice with harper Helen Davies on Celtic harp and singer
Agnethe Christensen on Baltic cittern. The timeless beauty of texts
and music with roots in the mists of the Scandinavian heritage. |
Wege
by Jochen Vogel Although Jochen Vogel has never described himself as a bard, his aim is to move
people through his music. Starting with traditional Irish and Scottish music
and moving on to jazz, pop and Indian influences, Jochen Vogel now exploits the
vast range of musical opportunities at his disposal, fusing his richly diverse
influences to create an elemental, highly personal musical language. |
Winter
Tales by Nadia Birkenstock “Enthusiastic
fans as well as objective connoisseurs of the scene attest her an Irish
soul that becomes apparent in her fairy-like delicate singing and the masterly
skills on an instrument that is not exactly easy to handle. Her sensitive
attitude opens the hearts of her audience and creates a very special atmosphere.”Westdeutsche
Zeitung |
Y
Gwenith Gwynnaf by Gwenan Gibbard Y Gwenith Gwynnaf - the whitest wheat is Gwenan’s debut album
with Sain and features a selection of her arrangements of Traditional
Welsh music. Gwennan performs on both a Camac Aziliz lever harp and a Bryan
Blackmore Triple Harp. On some tracks there are guest appearances from Maartin
Allcock - guitar, bass and bouzar, Huw Roberts / Stephen Rees - fiddle, Dafydd
Roberts - flute and whistle and Deian Elfryn - percussion. |
Yn
Y Gwaed by Rhes Ganol The first ever recording of the Welsh triple harp choir. Rhes Ganol
is a group of five triple harps following in the footsteps of the last
triple choir in Wales which performed for the Abergavenny National
Eisteddfod before the First World War. Meticulously researched, the
music has been chosen & arranged by the
group members who carry the mantle of the traditional harp of Wales. The instrument
has been played for over three centuries producing a unique body of music and
technique for the Welsh Nation. |
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