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Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection
The Harp is widely considered to be one of the, if not the, oldest musical instrument... With possible origins in the Neolithic Age.
Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection brings together thirteen of the world's outstanding Harpists. Ranging from traditional Celtic Harpist and long time Chieftains member, Derek Bell; to Electroacoustic Harpist, Andreas Vollenweider... This collection includes many of the various forms of Harp used around the world, including: Celtic; Neo-Celtic; Latin American; Pedal; Concert; and Electroacoustic. Each type of Harp has a distinctive sound that has evolved over time to compliment the music genre for which it is used. Needless to say... Many of the artists on this CD play Harps that were specially designed and built for them.
This CD was produced in conjunction with a Television Special that was aired by PBS several years ago. I am particularly fond of Harp and enjoy this album immensely. And while I'm only familiar with four of the artists, from other CDs... All of the works are expertly performed and make for wonderful listening. There are, however, a few pieces which I would single out as favorites. These being... Jardin des Roses; Planxty Cruit; Cabello Viejo; and Wanja the Wanderer.
For Harp lovers, or those looking for something out of the ordinary to expand their musical experience... Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection, makes an excellent addition.
Detailed Track Information:
1 - Jardin de Roses
Rüdiger Oppermann
Celtic Harp & Ensemble
2 - Hornpipe in E Minor
Maureen Brennan
Celtic Harp & Cello
3 - Planxty Cruit
Ann Heymann
Celtic Harp & Guitar
4 - The Nightingale
Deborah Henson-Conant
Celtic Electroharp
5 - Sides of One
Michelle Sell
Pedal Harp & Ensemble
6 - Love's Comfort
Janet Harbison
Celtic Harp
7 - Toccata from "Sarabanda e Toccata"
Cynthia Mowery
Concert Harp
8 - Caballo Viejo
Luis Felipe Gonzalez
Venezuelan Harp
9 - Year's End
Geist
Contemporary Harp Ensemble
10 - Ancient Memories
Derek Bell
Celtic Harp
11 - Martin Wynne's
Patrick Ball
Celtic Harp
12 - Leap!
Andrea Piazza
Tyrolean Harp
13 - Wanja the Wanderer
Andreas Vollenweider
Concerto for Electoacoustic
Harp & Orchestra
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Official Site: http://www.michellesell.com/ 
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Album Copyright Information ::
© 1997 Imaginary Road Records and Licensed to PolyGram Records, Inc.
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