| Marcel Tournier: Intermediate Pieces for Solo Harp, Volume II Harp Carl Fischer
Chamber Music harp SKU: CF.H84 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Edited by Car...(+)
Chamber Music harp SKU: CF.H84 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Edited by Carl Swanson. Collection - Score. Carl Fischer Music #H84. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.H84). ISBN 9781491165539. UPC: 680160924530. Marcel Tournier (1879–1951) was one of the most important harpist/composers in the history of the harp. Over his long career, he added a significant catalogue of very beautiful works to the harp repertoire. Many of his solo works, almost one hundred, have been consistently in print since they were first published. But in recent years harpist Carl Swanson has discovered a treasure trove of pieces by Tournier heretofore unknown and unpublished. These include the Déchiffrages in this edition, as well as songs set for voice, harp, and string quartet, and ensemble arrangements of some of his most beloved works.All of the works that Carl Swanson found were in manuscript only. With the help of the great harpist Catherine Michel, he has put these pieces into playable form, and they are being published for the very first time. He and Catherine often had to re-notate passages to show clearly how they could be played, adding fingerings and musical nuances, tempos, pedals, and pedal diagrams.Tournier wrote these pieces when he was in his 20s, and before he became the impressionistic composer those familiar with his work know so well. They are written in the late nineteenth-century romantic style that was being taught at that time at the Paris Conservatory. They are beautiful short, intermediate level pieces by a first rate composer, and add much needed repertoire to that level of playing. Marcel Tournier (1879–1951) was one of the most important harpist/composers in the history of the harp. He graduated from the Paris Conservatory with a first prize in harp in 1899. He also studied composition there and won a second prize in the prestigious Prix de Rome competition, as well as a first prize in the Rossini competition, another major composition competition of the day. From 1912 to 1948 he taught the harp class at the Paris Conservatory. But composition, and almost entirely, composition for the harp, was the main focus of his life. His published works, including many works for solo harp, a few for harp and other instruments, and several songs, number around one hundred pieces.In 2019, while researching Tournier for my edition MARCEL TOURNIER: 10 Pieces for Solo Harp, I discovered that there was a significant list of pieces by this composer that had never been published and were not included on any inventory of his music. Principal on this list were his déchiffrages (pronounced day-she-frahge, like the second syllable in the word garage).The word déchiffrage means sight-reading exercise, and that was their original purpose. Tournier numbered and dated these pieces, with dates ranging from 1900 to 1910, indicating that they were in all likelihood written for Alphonse Hasselmans’ class at the Paris Conservatory. Tournier was probably told how long to make each one, and how difficult. They range in length from two to four pages, with only one in the whole series extending to five, and from thirty to fifty-five measures, with only one extending to eight-five. The level of difficulty for the whole series is intermediate, with some at the easier end, and others at the middle or upper end.We don’t know if they were intended to test students trying to enter the harp class, or if they were used to test students in the class as they played their exams. The fact that they were never published means that students had to not only sight read them, but sight read them in manuscript form!I worked from digital images of the original manuscripts, which are in the private music library of a harpist in France. She had twenty-seven of these pieces, and this edition is the second in a series of three that will publish, for the first time, all of the ones that I have found thus far. The manuscripts themselves consist of little more than notes on the page: no pedals written in, no fingerings, few if any musical nuances and tempo markings, and no clear indication as to which hand plays which notes. These would have been difficult to sight read indeed! My collaborator Catherine Michel and I added musical nuances, fingerings, pedals and pedal diagrams, and tempo indications to put them into their current condition.At the time these were written, Tournier would have been in his twenties, having just graduated from the harp class himself (1899), and might still have been in the composition class. These are the earliest known pieces that he wrote, and they were written at the very beginning of a cultural revolution and upheaval in Paris that was to completely and profoundly alter musical composition. Tournier himself would eventually be caught up in this new way of composing. But not yet.All of the déchiffrages are written in the late romantic style that was being taught at that time at the Paris Conservatory. Each one is built on a clear musical idea, and the variety over the whole series makes them wonderful to listen to as well as to learn. They are also great technical lessons for intermediate level players.The obvious question is: Why didn’t Tournier publish these pieces, and why didn’t he list them on his own inventory of his music? Actually, four of them were published, with small changes, as his collection Four Preludes, Op. 16. These came from the ones that will be in volume three of this series from Carl Fischer. His first large piece, Theme and Variations, was published in 1908, and his two best known and frequently played pieces, Féerie and Au Matin, followed in 1912 and 1913 respectively. We can only speculate because there is so much still unknown about Tournier and about these unpublished pieces. He may have looked at them, fresh out of school as he was, as simply a way to make some quick money. The first several pieces that he did publish are much longer than any of the déchiffrages. So it could be that, because of their shorter length, as well as the earlier musical style that he was moving away from, he chose not to publish any more of them. We may never know the full story. But all these years later, more than a century after they were composed, we can listen to them for their own merits, and not measured against whatever else was going on at the time. The numbers on these pieces are the ones that Tournier assigned to them, and the gaps between some of the numbers suggest that there are perhaps thirty or more of these pieces still to be found, if they still exist. They will, in all likelihood, be found, as these were, in private collections of harp music, not in institutional libraries. We can only hope that more of them will be located in years to come.—Carl SwansonGlossary of French Musical TermsTournier was very precise about how he wanted his pieces played, and carefully communicated this with many musical indications. He used standard Italian words, but also used French words and phrases, and occasionally mixed both together. It is extremely important to observe and understand everything that he put on the page.Here is a list of the French words and phrases found in the pieces in this edition, with their translation.bien chanté well sung, melodiousdécidé firm, resolutediminu peu à peu becoming softer little by littleen diminuant becoming softeren riten. slowing downen se perdant dying awayGaiement gayly, lightlygracieusement gracefully, elegantlyLéger light, quickLent slowmarquez le chant emphasize the melodyModéré at a moderate tempopeu à peu animé more lively, little by littleplus lent slowerRetenu held backsans lenteur without slownesssans retinir without slowing downsec drily, abruptlysoutenu sustained, heldtrès arpegé very arpeggiatedTrès Modéré Very moderate tempoTrès peu retenu slightly held backTrès soutenu very sustainedun peu retenu slightly held back. $19.99 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 1 to 2 weeks | | |
| Feerie - Prelude et Danse Harp Leduc, Alphonse
For Harp. Composed by Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). Leduc. Classical. Softcover...(+)
For Harp. Composed by Marcel
Tournier (1879-1951). Leduc.
Classical. Softcover. 18
pages. Alphonse Leduc
#AL20059. Published by
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| Four Preludes for Two Harps - Volume 1 Harp Leduc, Alphonse
Composed by Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 16 p...(+)
Composed by Marcel Tournier
(1879-1951). Leduc.
Classical. Softcover. 16
pages. Alphonse Leduc
#AL20041. Published by
Alphonse Leduc
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| Improvisation Sur Le Nom De Marcel Tournier (harp Solo) Harp Leduc, Alphonse
Harp SKU: HL.48183498 Composed by Eugene Bozza. Leduc. Classical. Softcov...(+)
Harp SKU: HL.48183498 Composed by Eugene Bozza. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 10 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL25598. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48183498). UPC: 888680948177. 9x12 inches. Eugène Bozza: Improvisation sur le Nom de Marcel Tournier (Harp solo). $20.55 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 24 hours - In Stock | | |
| Vers la Source Dans le Bois pour la Harpe Harp Leduc, Alphonse
[Towards the Fountain in the Woods pour la Harpe]. Composed by Marcel Tournier...(+)
[Towards the Fountain in the
Woods pour la Harpe].
Composed by Marcel Tournier
(1879-1951). Leduc.
Classical. Softcover. 10
pages. Alphonse Leduc
#AL20002. Published by
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| Marcel Tournier: Intermediate Pieces for Solo Harp, Volume I (1-8) Harp - Intermediate Carl Fischer
Composed by Marcel Tournier. Edited by Carl Swanson and Catherine Michel. Co...(+)
Composed by Marcel Tournier.
Edited by Carl Swanson and
Catherine Michel. Collection.
Carl Fischer Music #H83.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music
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| Theme et Variations pour la Harpe Harp Leduc, Alphonse
Harp SKU: HL.48181018 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Leduc. Classical. Soft...(+)
Harp SKU: HL.48181018 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 22 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL20003. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181018). UPC: 888680907761. 9x12 inches. Theme and Variations by Marcel Tournier is a piece for advanced harp players. Starting with a main theme of arpeggiated chords, the piece then follows with a number of variations, including chords, arpeggios, glissandos, and numerous nuances and speed variations. The piece starts in Allegro moderato, then evolving to Allegretto, Allegretto Scherzando, sometimes more energetic or quieter. This piece is great to master speed, flexibility and agility as well as the different types of nuances. Marcel Tournier (1879-1951) was a French harpist and teacher. He studied with Alphonse Hasselmans at the Paris Conservatoire and composed numerous pieces for solo harp: Russian Lullabies, Six Christmas, Four Preludes and Three Images, Suite 1, Op. 29, among many others. $30.00 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 24 hours - In Stock | | |
| Etude de Concert - Au Matin Harp Leduc, Alphonse
Harp SKU: HL.48181021 For Harp. Composed by Michel Tournier. Leduc...(+)
Harp SKU: HL.48181021 For Harp. Composed by Michel Tournier. Leduc. Classical. CD only. 10 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL20007. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181021). UPC: 888680900571. 9x12 inches. French harpist, composer and teacher, Marcel Tournier (1879-1951) wrote important solo repertoire for the harp which expanded the harmonic and technical possibilities of the instrument. His Morning Concert Study is no exception. Composed in 1940, Morning Concert Study remains regularly performed and recorded by harpists. The piece is marked allegro and is in compound meter. Tonality and rhythm are sublimely exploited and there is much use of extended technique. Tournier's Morning Concert Study is suitable to all advanced harpists seeking to explore varied repertoire on the instrument. $20.55 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 24 hours - In Stock | | |
| Four Preludes for Two Harps - Volume 2 Harp Leduc, Alphonse
Harp SKU: HL.48181037 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Leduc. Post-1900. Soft...(+)
Harp SKU: HL.48181037 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Leduc. Post-1900. Softcover. 6 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL20042. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181037). UPC: 888680868802. 9x12 inches. French harpist, composer and teacher, Marcel Tournier (1879-1951) wrote important repertoire for the harp which expanded the harmonic and technical possibilities of the instrument. His Four Preludes for Two Harps is no exception. Published in 1921, Four Preludes is still performed and recorded by harpists. The second volume comprises the third and fourth preludes in which tonality and rhythm are sublimely experimented with, as well as uses of harmonics. Tournier's Four Preludes is suitable for all intermediate to advanced harp duets seeking to explore varied repertoire on the instrument. $22.95 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 24 hours - In Stock | | |
| Suzuki Harp School, Volume 5 Harp [Sheet music + CD] Alfred Publishing
(Harp Part). By Angela Dastrup. By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. For Harp. Book; CD; Harp...(+)
(Harp Part). By Angela Dastrup. By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. For Harp. Book; CD; Harp (Suzuki); Method/Instruction; Suzuki. Suzuki Harp School. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Music
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| Suzuki Harp School, Volume 5 Harp Alfred Publishing
(Harp Part). Composed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. For Harp. Book; Harp (Suzuki); Met...(+)
(Harp Part). Composed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. For Harp. Book; Harp (Suzuki); Method/Instruction; Suzuki. Suzuki Harp School. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Music
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| Suzuki Harp School, Volume 5 Harp [CD] Alfred Publishing
By Angela Dastrup. By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. CD; Harp (Suzuki); Method/Instruction...(+)
By Angela Dastrup. By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. CD; Harp (Suzuki); Method/Instruction; Suzuki. Suzuki Harp School. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44773).
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| Fresque Marine Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
Harp SKU: LM.23301 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Classical. Score. Edition...(+)
Harp SKU: LM.23301 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Classical. Score. Editions Henry Lemoine #23301. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine (LM.23301). ISBN 9790230933018. $21.95 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 3 to 4 weeks | | |
| Encore Une Boite A Musique Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
Harp SKU: LM.22763 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Classical. Score. Edition...(+)
Harp SKU: LM.22763 Composed by Marcel Tournier. Classical. Score. Editions Henry Lemoine #22763. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine (LM.22763). ISBN 9790230927635. $19.95 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 3 to 4 weeks | | |
| Sonatine, No. 2 Op.45 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 24 pages. Published ...(+)
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 24 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine
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| Sonatine Harp Lemoine, Henry | | |
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SKU: HL.50562107 Harp Solo. Composed by Marcel Tournier. Editions ...(+)
SKU: HL.50562107 Harp Solo. Composed by Marcel Tournier. Editions Durand. Classical. 4 pages. Editions Durand #ME0826700. Published by Editions Durand (HL.50562107). 8.25x11.5x0.04 inches. $12.95 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 2 to 3 weeks | | |
| Chante La Pluie Automne Op.49 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 8 pages. Published b...(+)
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 8 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine
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| Berceuse |harp| Durand
Harp Solo. By Marcel Tournier. Editions Durand. 3 pages. Published by Editions D...(+)
Harp Solo. By Marcel Tournier. Editions Durand. 3 pages. Published by Editions Durand.
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| Berceuse Russe Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry | | |
| Images : Suite, No. 1 Op.29 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 12 pages. Published ...(+)
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| 10 Pieces for Solo Harp Harp Carl Fischer
Composed by Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). Edited by Carl Swanson. Carl Fische...(+)
Composed by Marcel Tournier
(1879-1951). Edited by Carl
Swanson. Carl Fischer Music
#H81. Published by Carl
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| 2 Petites Pieces Harp Durand
Harp Solo. By Marcel Tournier. Editions Durand. Size 8.25x11.5 inches. 4 pages. ...(+)
Harp Solo. By Marcel Tournier. Editions Durand. Size 8.25x11.5 inches. 4 pages. Published by Durand.
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| Pastels Du Vieux Japon Op. 47 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 8 pages. Published b...(+)
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 8 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine
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| Images : Suite, No. 2 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 12 pages. Published ...(+)
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 12 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine
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| Pieces Negres (3) Op. 41 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 9 pages. Published b...(+)
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 9 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine
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| Noels (6) Op. 32 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 8 pages. Published b...(+)
By Marcel Tournier (1879-1951). For harp. Classical. Score. 8 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine
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| Images Suites 3 & 4 Harp [Score] Lemoine, Henry | | |
| Pieces Breves Contemporaines pour Harpe Harp Durand
Volume 1. By Various. Arranged by Gerard Devos. Editions Durand. Size 9x12 inche...(+)
Volume 1. By Various. Arranged by Gerard Devos. Editions Durand. Size 9x12 inches. 21 pages. Published by Durand.
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