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The pedal harp (also known as the concert harp) is a large and technologically modern harp, designed primarily for use in art music. It may be played solo, as part of a chamber ensemble, or in an orchestra .
The music is acoustical and instrumental. Her improvisation techniques (CD I am a dreamer, 2008) are influenced by jazz music, classical music and the celtic music tradition. [5] The addition of soundscapes and spoken poetry to her recordings are a part of her work method too. Vanschothorst adds also film as an addition to her compositions.
The rival Érard company responded by commissioning Maurice Ravel to write a piece to display the expressive range of its double-action pedal harp. [2] [n 1] Ravel completed his Introduction and Allegro for a septet of harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet in June 1905, dedicating it to Albert Blondel, director of Maison Érard. [2]
Nala Sinephro (born 1996) is a Belgian experimental jazz musician based in London. She is best known for her ambient jazz compositions, where she predominantly plays the pedal harp, modular synthesiser, keyboards and piano.
Woods’ first solo recording was her original composition, The Harp of Brandiswhiere: A Suite for Celtic Harp, which has been acclaimed as an important contribution to contemporary harp literature. Through instrumental music, Woods tells the story of the harp player Brandiswhiere, a legendary hero who saves the world with the music of his harp.
She plays pedal harp (also electro and Celtic harp), as well as historical instruments (single and double action pedal harp). She has written articles on musicology related to the harp and harpists. A book by her, entitled Elias Parish Alvars, Life, Music, Documents published in 1999, received the Harpa Award (Prague 1999).
“Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell opens up about the making of Elphaba and Glinda's costumes on Wicked — the meaning of the Elphaba's back outfits, the bubble dress and more.
Pedal harp by Jean-Henri Naderman, The MET. Jean-Henri Naderman (baptised 20 July 1734 – 4 February 1799) was one of the leading harp-makers in Paris in the 18th century, and also a music publisher. He supplied the Royal Household with his instruments and wrote his music in classical style, with a large influence of the baroque.