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I have an L&H Ogden and I love it. The resonance is great, the best

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Dear all harp lovers,

I am Jérôme Delmas and as Lontano’s label manager, I am really happy to read all your wonderful comments regarding Sylvain Blassel’s CD.

We did this recording last winter in Paris and the EPK you watched on Youtube was shooted in Rennes (France).

Despite our worldwide contract with Warner Classics International, it seems to be really difficult to find Sylvain’s album in the States.

FYI, the Goldberg Variations are paired with the “Fourteen Canons on a Ground Bass”.

You of course can order it on http://www.amazon.fr but also directly with us.

So don’t hesitate to contact me directly at the following e.mail address : jerome.delmas@lontano.fr

Thanks again for your support
All the best from France
Jérôme Delmas
Lontano’s label manager

PS : Unfortunately no DVD available.

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I started when I was around 11. I just turned 12, and I’m playing the song, The Minstrel’s Adieu to His Native Land. It’s a really nice piece, and you should listen to it.

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How old is it and how much are you selling it for? I have a 85 CG currently and love it. I’m going to school in Canada next year (Alberta) and don’t want to take my own. I live in California and want a harp used to the weather up there.

I look forward to your reply.

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When Salvi first brought them out, I played on an Angelica tht a friend had bought.

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Wow, thanks for all the responses.

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“Avoid playing pieces with overly repetitive patterns too much for too long.”

I want to say a big “YES” to the above! As a harpist who works alot, my experience is that while exercises can be helpful in many ways, the thing that has helped me the most with this problem has been following the advice above.

Another thing that is crucial is to sit high enough at the harp so that you are not reaching up all the time. If you must play music that is demanding and repetitive, at least don’t play it for long without switching to something slow and relaxing. By not over playing demanding music, you can build up stamina faster than if you burn out trying to do too much too fast. The problem may never completely go away, but you can save yourself from carpal tunnel if you are careful.

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J P – From what Mel has said, I don’t think the student is a ‘shiny object’ practiser (nice phrase by the way!).

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Thank you!

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I’m so happy that you love playing the harp!

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Congratulations Louise. Getting my instrument rating is one of the three or four things I’m most proud of having done in my life. Enjoy your ticket, and stay out of the clouds!

–Hugh

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This harp maker in New Zealand makes carbon fibre ones:

http://www.thomharps.com.au/design.html

I know someone who bought one and is very pleased with it.

Christine

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I buy and sell used harps. You may contact me if you wish. goodmansharps@msn.com

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I pronounce in “loo-theer” and that is the way I have heard others prounounce the word.

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Kim Robertson and Barbara Brundage are my favorites.

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