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| Author: | Paul-Andre Bempechat |
| Title: | The Harp Compositions of Patrick Houdy |
| Summary: | After a brief introduction to the prominent Breton composers of the early 20th century, Paul-Andre Bempechat introduces the most important contemporary Breton composer: Pierick Houdy. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire and has worked as a conductor as well as a composer. His works celebrate his Breton heritage. He has written many works for harp including a Quintet for harp and string quartet, a Suite for flute and harp, Sonata for violin and harp, Sonata for solo harp, a sonata for lever harp, Telenn, Concerto francais for harp and orchestra. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 3, Summer 2004, pp. 9-15 |
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| Author: | Ann Yeung |
| Title: | Edits to Henriette Renie's Contemplation |
| Summary: | Dr. Yeung gives a brief biography of Henriette Renie and some of the history of Contemplation, her first composition for solo harp. There are several changes to-28 the published version of Contemplation which have been passed down from Renie to Susann McDonald, Dr. Yeung’s professor at the University of Indiana. These changes are listed in this article. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 19-22 |
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| Author: | Anna Shapiro |
| Title: | Duke Ellington's Musical Dance Suite |
| Summary: | Anna Shapiro describes Duke Ellington’s Musical Dance Suite: A Drum is a Woman, an hour-long piece which was recorded in 1956 and aired on television in May 1957. In this work Ellington sought to portray the history of jazz. The harp enters about half-way through the work in "Ballet of the Flying Saucers." Ms. Shapiro puts the piece in historical context, both musical and political. Unfortunately the CD recording of this work is rare and out of print. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 25-28 |
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| Author: | Dominique Piana |
| Title: | Exploring the Harp Chamber Music Repertoire |
| Summary: | Ms. Piana gives a historical commentary on lesser-performed chamber works which include harp. She discusses the Concerto for harp, 2 violins and cello by Georg Christoph Wagenseil, Romance for violin, viola, cello, and harp by Lothar Kempter, Sicilienne by Paradis arr. Grandjany, Suite by L. M. Tedeschi, Ciclo Plateresco, Tema y variaciones by Joaquin Turina, and At Dusk for flute, cello, and harp by Arthur Foote. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 31-33 |
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| Author: | Marshall McGuire |
| Title: | Letter from Down Under |
| Summary: | Marshall McGuire talks about the harp world in Australia. He mentions that Bochsa is buried in Sydney. There are eight full-time orchestral positions for harpists in the country, as well as teaching and free-lance opportunities. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 52-53 |
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| Author: | Dewey Owens |
| Title: | In Memoriam: Lucile Lawrence |
| Summary: | Lucile Lawrence, 1907 – 2004 began harp study at the age of 6. She began studying with Carlos Salzedo during the summers and at the age of 15 moved to New York for full-time study. Her professional career began at age eighteen playing a world tour with soprano Edna Thomas. She then formed the Lawrence Harp Quintet and later became first harpist with the Salzedo Harp Ensemble and associate harp instructor at the Curtis Institute. She collaborated with Salzedo on the Method for the Harp, and edited many works for the harp including Solos for the Harp Player, Handel’s Concerto in B-flat, and the Dussek Sonatines. She was married to Salzedo for eight years and later married Paul Dahlstrom. She taught many years at Boston University and at Tanglewood. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 34-35 |
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| Author: | Elizabeth Richter |
| Title: | Lucile Lawrence: An Appreciation |
| Summary: | Elizabeth Richter, a student of Lucile Lawrence at Boston University, shares her memories of her teacher. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 36-37 |
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| Author: | Elizabeth Huntley |
| Title: | In Memoriam: Mary Jo Breusing Green |
| Summary: | Mary Jo Breusing Green, 1929-2004, was a former Angelaire and Chicago freelance harpist. She played at the Schubert Theatre, and second harp with the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago. She continued performing and teaching until just a few months before her death. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 38 |
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| Author: | Julie Gaisford Garner |
| Title: | In Memoriam: Renee Mary Sheranian |
| Summary: | Renee Mary Sheranian, 1930-2004, was a student of Grandjany. She was also a gifted soprano, studying in Germany on a Fulbright Scholarship. She worked as both singer and harpist in Dallas and later in California. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 39 |
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| Author: | Evelyn Iverson |
| Title: | Analysis of Fantasy for Solo Harp, composed by Gunther Schuller |
| Summary: | Dr. Iverson presents a detailed analysis of the 12-tone row techniques employed by Schuller in his composition Fantasy for solo harp. The article is complete with diagrams of the row matrix and various used of the row. Dr. Iverson also describes how Dr. Schuller employs all the sonorities possible in his use of the harp. |
| Location: | Vol. 19 no. 4, Winter 2004 p. 13-18 |
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