Sergei Prokofiev's "Classical Harp" is a captivating exploration of the harp's versatility and beauty, set to release on August 31, 2025, under Naxos Special Projects. This album spans a generous 1 hour and 50 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical and neoclassical compositions, all masterfully arranged for the harp.
The tracklist is a journey through timeless pieces, including Preludes, Etudes, and Romances, each reimagined for the harp's delicate yet resonant tones. Highlights include the ethereal "Gymnopedie No. 1," the enchanting "Liebestraume," and the evocative "Nocturne in E-Flat Major." Prokofiev's arrangements showcase the harp's ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from the tender and intimate to the powerful and dramatic.
This album is a testament to Prokofiev's genius and the harp's enduring appeal, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a seasoned fan of orchestral music or a newcomer to the harp's enchanting sounds, "Classical Harp" promises an immersive and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Prelude in D Major, VL 305 (Arr. J. Daunytė for Harp)Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, Joana Daunytė
III. ToccataVirgilio Mortari, Elisa Netzer
Ten Pieces, Op. 12: VII. Prelude in C Major (arr. For harp) [Version for harp]Sergei Prokofiev, Judy Loman
AndantinoSophia Dussek, Judy Loman
Gymnopedie No. 1 (Arr. for Harp)Erik Satie, Ellen Bødtker
Etude No. 13 in A-Flat Major, Op. 25, No. 1 (Arr. W. Posse for solo harp)Frédéric Chopin, Elizabeth Hainen
Codiad yr Haul (the Rising of the Sun)John Thomas, Sebastien Lipman
La source, Op. 44Alphonse Hasselmans, Erica Goodman
I. Moderato espressivo e rubatoRodolfo Halffter, Beatriz Millan
I. PreludeLynn Palmer, Judy Loman
Sonata for HarpGioachino Rossini, Claudia Antonelli
Une châtelaine en sa tour, Op. 110Gabriel Fauré, Anne-Sophie Bertrand
Chaconne in A-Flat MinorMarie Auguste Durand, Nora Mercz
Nocturne in E-Flat Major (Arr. For harp)Mikhail Glinka, Elizabeth Hainen
Una niña pregonó (Arr. M. Vilas for Spanish Baroque Harp]Anonymous, Manuel Vilas
II. SicilianaJohn Parry, Judy Loman
Prelude in A Minor, Op. 8, VL 188 (Arr. J. Daunytė for Harp)Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, Joana Daunytė
4 Romances: No. 3, The PartingJohn Thomas, Sayo Lipman
No. 1, Andantino con moto (Arr. for Harp)Claude Debussy, Ellen Bødtker
I. SarabandaNino Rota, Elisa Netzer
Liebestraume, S. 541/R. 211: No. 3, Nocturne in A-Flat Major (Arr. For harp)Franz Liszt, Elizabeth Hainen
Impromptu-Caprice, Op. 9Gabriel Pierné, Ellen Bødtker
II. RondoJan Ladislav Dussek, Roberta Alessandrini, Mantova Orchestra, Vittorio Parisi
Regnava nel silenzio (Arr. A.H. Zabel for Harp)Gaetano Donizetti, Elizabeth Hainen
Vers la source dans le boisMarcel Tournier, Judy Loman
VI. June. BarcarollePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pauline Haas
No. 7, InterludeBenjamin Britten, Judy Loman
No. 1, À la françaiseAndre Caplet, Anne-Sophie Bertrand
3 Etudes de concert, S. 144/R. 5: No. 3 in D-Flat Major, "un sospiro"Franz Liszt, Elizabeth Hainen
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