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  • in reply to: What’s on your Music Stand? #61336
    jordan-thomas
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    Ceremony of Carols, Carols and Lullabies by Susa, Rapsodie Espangole, and Ginastera Harp Concerto trying to memorize the cadenza.

    in reply to: Harp Olympics #103377
    jordan-thomas
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    I always thought that the Israel Competition was like the Olympics, playing wise.

    in reply to: Ginastera Harp Concerto #146039
    jordan-thomas
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    How can I get the orginal ending?

    in reply to: toccata and Fugue in d minor #146283
    jordan-thomas
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    Yes I agree. I was just interested in see how it was transcribed. I believe that there are some pieces that should not be transcribed for harp, and there are some that can work. I think the Toccata could work if you have the right sound and if you play it in a hall or church that has acoustics of a bath tube.

    in reply to: “The Fantasticks” #146876
    jordan-thomas
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    I’m playing the show next week. I can tell you it’s the most fun you will ever have. It’s like a double concerto for harp and piano. I find Act 1 the toughest part, act 2 is much more laid back. Watch out for Metaphor. If you can’t get it, I had it worked out that I play the left hand part and the piano play the melody. It works out great. And also The plum is too Ripe is another tricky one. But other wise enjoy it!

    in reply to: Harp in College #166005
    jordan-thomas
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    Hello! I’m a harp major at Peabody, and we have a great double degree program! We even have a double degree student in our studio and she is enjoying it very much! Look into Peabody. Plus we are connected with one of the great university of the USA Johns Hopkins!

    in reply to: Grandjany Fantaisie Sur un Theme de Haydn #156776
    jordan-thomas
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    I have never heard of each variation was in a stye of different composers. They are all in the style of Haydn.

    in reply to: Which edition of the Handel Concerto do you play? #147393
    jordan-thomas
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    I learned the Grandjany verison, then the Mcdonald version. As far as cadenza, I made up my own.

    in reply to: Ibert #148396
    jordan-thomas
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    I have played his Fantasie, and loved learning it. I believe the editor was Alphonse Leduc?

    in reply to: Full Orchestral Score of Concertstuck #148693
    jordan-thomas
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    Thank You!!! I found it!

    in reply to: Anyone watch “Harp Dreams” on PBS? #149844
    jordan-thomas
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    I loved the program! And what I loved about it, was that it opened so many eyes! From people who know nothing about harp, to people who do know. I find it so refreshing! What a great idea. Maybe Isreal will be next?

    in reply to: Salzedo Variations in ancient style #150229
    jordan-thomas
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    Hey,

    I’m currently out of town, but i just learned it myself this year. Well with the cut. I can tell you this, you must love the piece.

    in reply to: stravinsky symphony of psalms #150420
    jordan-thomas
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    I have played it in my youth orchestra. It is not hard at all. Just have her play with a metronome

    in reply to: Opening Pieces #150588
    jordan-thomas
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    This is just what i was wondering! this answered my question hahaha

    in reply to: showy harp concertos #165972
    jordan-thomas
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    OK the Gliere is a great one, but it goes on and on and on and one. You need alot of energy for that concerto. Not talking from experience, but i have heard many stories. But at the end, it’s a very wonderful flashy concerto! The Saint Saen concerto is a good one I think.

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