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Song of the Earth

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Alison Attar has edited James Meyer’s Song of the Earth for pedal harp and violin. This piece is similar in form to a rhapsodie in that it is a series of loosely connected episodes derived from a very old story-telling form. “The musical style is Japanese in harmonic content and very strongly influenced by the Zen devotion to a sad and lonely character embodied in a natural figure, often a crane,” says Meyer. Scroll down for additional information.

This piece is a PDF download for $10.00.
(Includes score and parts).

Pages to print: score is 7 pgs; parts are 2-8 pgs.

Duration: 3:15

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James Meyer (1938- ) is a distinguished clarinetist and composer. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from The Julliard School and his master’s degree from Southern Illinois University, Mr. Meyer briefly joined the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra. He then joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in 1966 and played clarinet there for the remainder of his career. As a composer, James Meyer was awarded two NEA grants and was commissioned to write for several orchestras, including the St. Louis Symphony. He was also composer-in-residence at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis.

“Song of the Earth” was written in 1989 by Mr. Meyer for two friends in exchange for a gong. The piece was then revised and given to violinist friend of mine, Charles. Charles and I played the piece in college, and I have been playing it ever since. This edition includes a full-score, separate parts for both players. I have added rehearsal letters to facilitate preparation. I have also suggested pedalings and a few fingerings for the harpist. Harp harmonics are played where written, sounding one octave higher.

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