Rhapsodie
COMPOSER:
Marcel Grandjany
PUBLISHER:
Alphonse Leduc
PRODUCT TYPE:
Score
INSTRUMENT GROUP:
Harp
French born harpist and composer, Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before spending much of his working life in America. His Rhapsody for Harp was composed in 1921 and is a sublime addition to theharp's repertoire. Grandjany was a teacher of harp at the Julliard School
Specifications
Composer | Marcel Grandjany |
Publisher | Alphonse Leduc |
Instrumentation | Harp |
Text language | French |
Product Type | Score |
Instrument Group | Harp |
Style Period | Post 1901 |
Genre | Classical |
ISMN | 9790046200472 |
Style Period | Post 1901 |
No. Pages | 14 |
No. | AL20047 |
Description
French born harpist and composer, Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before spending much of his working life in America. His Rhapsody for Harp was composed in 1921 and is a sublime addition to theharp's repertoire. Grandjany was a teacher of harp at the Julliard School for 37 years whilst also composing and transcribing many works for the instrument. Rhapsody for Harp is based on a theme of a Gregorian Easter chant,intended to be accompanied by orchestra. Exploiting the harp to a virtuosic level, Rhapsody for Harp by Grandjany makes for a thrilling performance for advanced harpists.