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Five Star Holiday Favorites

Posted on by liana-alpino
04
Nov

Looking for holiday music that players truly love? These five-star solo favorites come highly recommended by harpists just like you. Here’s what they had to say…

Titles marked with an * are playable on lever harp.

*3 Christmas Medleys

by Ray Pool
“Ray Pool has done all the hard work putting this collection together, including the seamless transition from one piece to the next. I also like his musical interpretation making each piece a bit unique from the customary versions.”

*Noel Nouvelet

arr. Kathryn Cater
“Both the lever and pedal harp versions of this classic carol are gorgeous. It’s not easy—but it’s so satisfying to play and impressive! One passage is reminiscent of Vers la source dans le bois by Tournier. I highly recommend this arrangement, but don’t think you’re going to sightread it!”

*Last Christmas

arr. Michelle Whitson Stone
“In true Harpworks fashion, this arrangement proves that the harp can not only keep up with pop music but in fact improve upon it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a recognizable and accessible classic with a tasteful harp flourish!”

*Greensleeves

arr. Meg Robinson
“It is a lovely variation on “Greensleeves.” Enough difference to make it interesting without departing too far from the beloved melody.”

*Silent Night/Prelude from [Bach’s] Suite no. 1

arr. Megan Reeve
“Who would ever have thought that these two pieces could be melded together into such a satisfying arrangement? This piece is relaxing to play, and no doubt to listen to, and is a very clever rendition of these two well known and loved tunes. Love it!”

*Snow Globe

by Alexandra Genova
“The name is perfect for this piece. I can just imagine the ‘snow’ circulating gently around a winter scene. I’m not a real fan of traditional Christmas music, so I love pieces that evoke the warmth and joy of the holiday season with a fresh twist. You will definitely enjoy adding this to your holiday repertoire!”

*Christmas Present

by Whitney Dobyns
“I love this book. The arrangements are beautiful and sound complex without being too difficult to play. So glad I purchased this.”

*Joy to the World/Ding Dong Merrily On High

arr. Claire Swanson
“Claire seamlessly combines these two songs beautifully. The arrangement has an energy that builds, with full chords, octaves, glisses, and a key change. I love playing this advanced lever piece. All of Claire’s arrangements are fantastic; complex, unique, and a great addition to the Christmas/holiday repertoire.”

Check out our precursory blog of Five Star Winners here. 

liana-alpino

Liana Alpino is a Nashville-based harpist with twenty years of playing experience. She received her minor in Classical Harp Performance, a Bachelor of Business Administration (Music Business Degree) and was the first to graduate with a Bachelor of Music (Commercial Music - Harp degree) from Belmont University in 2015. An active performer, she can be found regularly playing for weddings and special events, with symphonies, for recording sessions and with artists throughout Middle Tennessee. She also regularly performs as second harpist with both Paducah Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Kentucky Bowling Green. In her spare time, she enjoys composing new harp works, as well as working on pop music arrangements for the harp.  

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