Harp

SKU: UT.HS-284

Composed by Pellegrino Santucci. Edited by Giuseppe Monari. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #HS 284. Published by Ut Orpheus (UT.HS-284).

ISBN 9790215326460. 9 x 12 inches.

Melodia for Solo Harp/ Alleluja Modo II - Wachet auf for Harp and Organ

This publication gathers together in these three pieces the only compositions by Santucci devoted to the harp, both as a solo instrument and in dialogue with the organ, his favourite instrument.
The little Melodia per arpa, a simple piece having an apparently didactic purpose, does not show the date of composition but, judging by the handwriting of the manuscript, it probably dates back to the period between 1980 and 1990. No other information has reached us as to why the piece was composed.
The two pieces Alleluja Modo II and Wachet auf, both dated 20 March 1993, composed for the unusual duo of harp and organ, are dedicated to Anna Maria Restani, first harp in the orchestra of the Teatro Comunale of Bologna from 1965 to 2002, and to her son Wladimir Matesic, organist and now teacher at the Conservatoire in Trieste. Gregorian chant is the protagonist of the first piece, evoking a Gothic and rarefied atmosphere. The second is instead a blatant tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach (right from the first bars the reference to Prelude no. 1 of the Well-Tempered Clavier is clear), through one of his most famous chorales (Wachet auf, ruft uns die stimme), also used by Santucci for numerous other compositions, including Il corteo dei Magi [for trumpet, organ, orchestra and choir, 1986, ms.], still performed in the Christmas concerts in Bologna.
(Giuseppe Monari).

Choir Secular Harp

SKU: AP.12-0571520634

A Homage to Britten. Composed by Anthony Bolton. Choral Extended Work; Larger Works; Performance Music Ensemble. Faber Edition. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Part(s). Faber Music #12-0571520634. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571520634).

ISBN 9780571520633. English.

A Garland of Carols is a homage to Benjamin Britton's Ceremony of Carols. Written by Anthony Bolton, best known as one of the UK's most successful fund managers, it includes a translation of the traditional Portuguese carol Beijai o menino, as well as original works such as Lanterns which evokes a barren winter landscape from which we are transported to a more mystical land in the middle section. Though originally written for trebles, the carols work equally well for female voices.

This is the harp part only.

Orchestra SSA Choir, piano, percussion, harp

SKU: CF.O5173

Composed by Peter Mennin. The world premiere took place on January 18, 1979 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. Choral. Score. With Standard notation. 63 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Carl Fischer Music #O5173. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.O5173).

ISBN 9780825867248. UPC: 798408067243. 9 X 12 inches. Text: Emily Dickinson. Emily Dickinson.

Harp

SKU: HL.48181739

Composed by Pierrick Houdy. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 5 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL21596. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181739).

UPC: 888680862275. 9x12 inches.

“Born in 1929, French composer, Pierick Houdy was a student of Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Conservatoire. He led a successful career as director of many institutions and choirs, and his compositions remain known to this day, Sonata for Harp being no exception. Composed in 1983, Sonata for Harp contributes to a substantial catalogue of works by Houdy. The Sonata comprises three movements and a typical performance lasts about twelve minutes. The work is modern in style and addresses a range of technical features. Suitable for advanced harpists, Houdy's Sonata for Harp is an exciting addition to the contemporary Harp repertoire and makes for a evocative performance.&rdquo.