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Elizabeth, I have thoroughly enjoyed having that same book! It is a fabulous edition, like all of Carl’s works. Today, I ordered his new book, the first eight pieces by Tournier in this new collection that Jerusha was so kind to tell us about here. I can’t wait to receive it–this is so exciting to be able to play and hear these previously undiscovered works by the legendary Tournier!
Harp Hugs, everyone!
BalfourCarl, where have these lovely pieces been hiding all these years? So glad you are publishing them!
Is there any news about your edition of “The Children’s Corner”?
Best regards,
BalfourI agree about Pratt, and also the Salvi lever harps themselves. Probably the pedal-tension ones would suit your tastes the best. You would need to test-drive them yourself to make sure the tone pleases you, so enjoy “going to a few centers to try out some harps.” Have you also considered a small pedal harp, like the 40-string Daphne by Salvi? Such a harp could be latter traded up for the Iris!
Best wishes in your quest,
BalfourHi Suzanne–you do not say where you are located–if USA, you could get in touch with Vermont Strings to see if they could supply strings like the harp would have had originally.
John, if you read this, how is your Clark harp restoration coming along?
Best wishes, everyone!
BalfourYes, Anna, there was a nice article in Harp Column Magazine about the Harp-E recently. I have not had the opportunity to play one yet, but they sound like they are very innovative. I prefer larger harps, though! (at least 36 strings)
Jerusha, thanks for the news about David Kortier–so sad to lose another harpmaker.
Best regards to all of you,
BalfourI agree completely, Jerusha! How could I recommend Camac without saying something wonderful about my Dusty FH36S? My “Cherie” is my favorite lever harp of all time, and I have had her since 2015. She is so special that I only own ONE lever harp. I love the beautiful figured cherry wood, both for its appearance and its most wonderful sound! Also, this harp is blessed with Camac levers, my favorite! All different types of music are possible and beautiful on this harp, including Celtic.
Good to see your post here, Jerusha.
Harp Hugs and best wishes,
BalfourBill, I have used Premier gut strings available from the Atlanta and the Virginia Harp Centers, with great success. I did this on my L&H 85 when Bow Brands broke, and now on my Camac Atlantide Prestige. There is virtually no difference in the tone or feel, except that Premier is a little better, in my humble opinion. I still use Bow Brand wires, though!
Good answer, Charles! I keep my lever harp tuned in C, period. If I need to play in flat keys, I use my pedal harp. However, I wanted to mention one “trick” about using a C-tuned lever harp to play in “flats.” If you need to play a piece in F, you can tune the lever harp to F#, 6 sharps, and “pretend” you are playing in F. The same works for B flat–just play in B, and for E flat, just play in E. You probably will have some accidentals that need transposing, but for me, all this works very well. The one drawback is if you are playing with other musicians who want the actual key, not a half-step away from that key!
Harp Hugs,
BalfourThat is wonderful news, Jaydg! I just looked on Pilgrim’s website and that sounds/looks like a nice little harp–concert tension and spacing, plus light-weight for portability. I envy your being so close to Edinburgh, though! We are about that same distance from the Atlanta Harp Center which is in Georgia, USA, and they feature nice harps and events there.
Congratulations on your new harp!
Harp Hugs from both of us,
Balfour and Carol LynnThat’s too funny about your mother, Philippa, ha, ha! How long did it take her to get to the point of playing Beethoven’s slow movement of the Pathetique? I love that entire Sonata.
I have not read Play It Again. I will try to find it.
Happy Easter, everyone! Harp Hugs,
Balfour (and Carol Lynn)
