Two Moods for Harp |
composer: | Nancy Galbraith (2006) | |
genre: | harp solo | |
length: | 2 movements, 11:30 minutes | |
movements: | 1. Meditation 2. Caprice | |
publisher: | Subito Music Publishing (ASCAP)
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world premiere: | 10 December 2006
Gretchen Van Hoesen Kresge Recital Hall • Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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program notes: | "Two Moods for Harp" was commissioned by Gretchen Van Hoesen, principal harpist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. | |
composer's note: | Movement 1, "Meditation," is rhapsodic in nature, contrasting areas of meditative hymn-like serenity with outbursts of fast runs and passages. The movement evolves into a more steady rhythmic middle section, building to a forte tremolo climax. The meditation ends serenely as it begins. | |
Movement 2, "Caprice," is spirited and lively, making use of syncopated rhythms and dancing rhythmic motives. A left-handed ostinato figure appears in the development and serves as a basis for syncopated chordal accents in the right hand. | ||
"Two Moods for Harp" was commissioned by and is dedicated with great admiration to Gretchen Van Hoesen. —N.G. | ||
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