What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with these Celtic reels, recorded by Bridget Kibbey? Enjoy![embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC7Fn99OG14[/embedyt]
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New Recordings for the Season
Just in time for the holidays, three new independently released harp recordings to check out: A Christmas Collection Fans of Carlos Salzedo's popular Christmas arrangements will want to check out the new release by Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Principal Harp with the...
Recital review: Princeton Harp Festival – Sylvain Blassel
To be honest, before learning about the Princeton Harp Festival I had only heard the name Sylvain Blassel in passing. I didn't know much more about him other than that he had recorded the entire Goldberg Variations and that he teaches at the Lyon Conservatoire...
Harp Bits #5 – Camac Memory Harp
In the past Bi-Weekly harp bits we have spoken a lot about French Harp makers and the importance of France in the development of the instrument. It is certainly true that without the influence of Marie Antoinette and the harpists/harp makers of the harp would likely...
Harp Bits #3 – When 7 pedals just aren’t enough Part 3
After a little time away from our bi-weekly schedule (2 weeks off) I am happy to be back with more harp history knowledge for you! This weeks discussion will be the end of "When 7 pedals just aren't enough," and I really think that I saved the best for last! First...
Technical Harpist #2 – Online music sharing
In todays fast moving world it has become extremely important to be able to get information to people as quickly as possible to ensure a booking. Sending a client a CD of potential musical choices is no longer a practical option as: 1. shipping takes too long, and 2....
Freelance Chronicles Episode 6 – Handy Harpist Handbag
Here's the situation: You arrive at your gig with plenty of time, park your car at a reasonable distance and make your way to the venue without issue. While setting up and situating yourself suddenly you realize... uh oh... you have forgotten something. Whether it's...
A Note to our Readers
Dear Harp Column Community: We want to let you know about some big changes coming to harpcolumn.com as we transition to a new website design. Beginning Monday, May 26, you’ll need to visit new.harpcolumn.com to place and view classifieds, events, and manage your...
Jana Bouskova Plays Gliere
Many thanks to our friend Jana Bouskova for sharing her recent performance of the Gliere Concerto for Harp and Orchestra, Op. 74. Jana performed on Feb. 6 with the North Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Radek Baborák. The third movement " Allegro Giocoso" is...
