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Woods, Sylvia, Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp - CD

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Companion CD to Woods' Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp

On this CD is Sylvia plays the pieces from the book to demonstrate how they can sound once you have learned them well. Click on the link below to see a list of the tunes on the CD, which are the same as in the book.

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Robertson, Kim, Tender Shepherd - CD

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Celtic lullabies, pastoral music for harp, some with accompanying instruments

An album of gentle music for quiet times. Kim Robertson's arrangements for solo Celtic harp and those with an accompanying instrument are uncluttered and the harp is never covered by the other instruments. Her elegant and very clean playing style creates a peaceful and relaxing environment, perfect for putting a child down for nap time or general stress relief.

1. Cradle Song - J. Scott Skinner
2. Bernard the Butterfly - B. Wicklund, arranged for harp and mandolin
3. Let it Be A Dance - K. Robertson
4. Bally Loo Lammy - Trad. Scottish
5. The Price of my Pig - Trad. Irish, arranged for harp and mandolin
6. Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach, arranged for harp and mandolin
7. Foggy Dew - Trad. Scottish, arranged for harp and viola
8. All the Pretty Little Horses - Trad. American, vibes accompaniment
9. Quiet Land of Erin - Trad. Irish
10. All Through the Night - Trad. Welsh, arranged for harp and mandolin
11. Highland Lullaby - Trad. Scottish
12. Gartan Mother's Lullaby - Trad. Irish
13. Irish Lamentation - Trad. Irish
14. Tender Shepherd - M. Charlap, arranged for harp, bells, vibes, and cello and English horn played by Barry and Shelly Phillips

Woods, Sylvia, 3 Harps for Christmas, Vol. 1 - CD

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Traditional carols played by Sylvia Woods on 3 different types of lever harps

Recorded by world-renowned harpist Sylvia Woods, these lovely Christmas carols are performed on three special harps: a nylon-strung Neo-Celtic harp, a wire-strung ancient Celtic harp, and a Triple-strung harp. Each carol is performed by Sylvia on 1, 2, or 3 harps, with no other accompaniment. Volume 1 contains 28 traditional carols. Some are well-loved favorites, others are lesser known, but all will get you into the Christmas spirit!

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Includes: Angelical Hymn, Angels We Have Heard on High, Away in a Manger, Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella, Coventry Carol, Christ Was Born, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Deck the Halls

Gloucester Wassail, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, He Is Born, I Saw Three Ships, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Lo How a Rose,

Oxen and Sheep, O Come Emmanuel, O Come Little Children, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Twelve Days of Christmas,
Twelfth Night Song, The First Noel, Up on the House Top, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, What Child is This?, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Woods, Sylvia, 3 Harps for Christmas, Vol. 2 - CD

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Traditional carols played by Sylvia Woods on 3 different types of lever harps

Recorded by world-renowned harper Sylvia Woods, these lovely Christmas carols are performed on three special harps: a nylon-strung Neo-Celtic harp, a wire-strung ancient Celtic harp, and a Triple-strung harp. Each carol is performed by Sylvia on 1, 2, or 3 harps, with no other accompaniment. The harps all have very different voices, making the combinations extremely interesting. A wonderful and unique addition to anyone's holiday CD collection.
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Includes: All arrangements by Sylvia Woods
1. Caroling Caroling / Silver Bells / Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
2. The Little Drummer Boy / Do You Hear What I Hear?
3. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
4. Nutcracker Suite - Arabian Dance / We Three Kings of Orient Are
5. The Holly and the Ivy / The Boar's Head Carol / Here We Come A-Wassailing
6. Carol of the Bells
7. Winter Bells
8. O Tannenbaum / Good King Wenceslas / Good Christian Men, Rejoice
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / March of the Three Kings / Masters in this Hall
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem / I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
11. Pat-A-Pan / Fum, Fum, Fum
12. O Holy Night
13. Auld Lang Syne

Wilcox Hively, Jane, Thistle-Down - CD

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Original and traditional Irish and Scottish music for solo Celtic harp

Jane Wilcox Hively presents an album of authentic and beautifully played pieces in the celtic tradition.

Includes:
1. Thistle-down - J. Hively
2. In the Harbor of My Heart - Trad. Scottish, words J. Hively
3. Song of the Wandering Aengus - J. Hively, words W. B. Yeats
4. Carolan's Welcome - T. O'Carolan
5. I Know Where I'm Going - Trad. Irish
6. Oft in the Stilly Night - T. Moore
7. And Ye Shall Walk in Silk Attire - S. Blamire
8. Carolan's Dowry - T. O'Carolan
9. Sir Charles Coote - T. O'Carolan
10. I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls - Balte
11. Lady Athenry - T. O'Carolan
12. My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose - R. Burns
13. Carolan's Cup -T. O'Carolan
14. Blind Mary - T. O'Carolan
15. I saw from the Beach - T. Moore
16. Silent Oh Moyle - T. Moore
17. Forget Not That Angels - T. Moore

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Hambly, Grainne, The Thorn Tree - CD

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Thorn Tree - CD (The)

From the Grainne Hambly website:

This is Grainne's third solo harp CD of traditional Irish dance music, slow airs and pieces from the 17th and 18th century harp repertoire.

Tracks:
1. The Geese in the Bog
2. Ag Taisteal na Blarnan
3. Jim Colesman's / The Mason's Apron
4. The Thorn Treet / I'm the Boy for Bewitching Them / My Mind will Never Be Aisy
5. Sir Arthur Shaen
6. The Stack of Barley / The Blackbird
7. King of the Blind / Carolan's Quarrel with the Landlady
8. Munster Buttermilk / The Green Fields of Woodford
9. Port na bPucai
10. The Sweetheart Reel / Into the Wood
11. Mulhaire's / The Spotted Dog
12. The Jointure and Jig
13. The Cat that Kittled in Jamie's Wig / Killarney Wonder
14. Fingall's Lamentation / Marbhna
15. The Green Groves of Erin / The Ravelled Hank of Yarn / Lucy Campbell

Morrison, Jo, The Three Musics - CD

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CD of traditional celtic music featuring harp with other traditional instruments

A lovely recording including some unusual and very beautiful tunes. Jo Morrision did almost all the arrangements; she incorporates one other instrument to accompany her skillful harp playing on most tracks. Sounds of bagpipes, flute, strings, or hammered dulcimer add to the recording without overpowering the harp. There is even a harp duet with Sue Richards. The title refers to the three types of music traditional celtic harpers played, the music of mirth, sorrow and sleep. Recorded on a Dusty Strings FH36 and a Stoney End double strung harp.
Includes:
1. Inverary Castle / East Neuk of Fife - Trad. Scottish
2. Fanny Poer - T. O'Carolan
3. Chiorsdain's Lullaby - J. MacLellan
4. The Return of the Stone / Shepherd's Crook / The Dogs - Stoddart / trad. Scottish / J. Sutherland
5. Sleep Sound in the Morning - Trad. Shetland
6. Clergy's Lamentation - T. O'Carolan
7. Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque / March of the King of Laois - J. MacColl / Trad. Irish
8. Mermaid's Song / Lochaber No More - Trad. Scottish
9. Bonawe Highlanders / 'S Ann An Ile / Willafjord - Trad. Scottish / Trad. Islay / Trad. Shetland
10. They Stole My Wife Last Night - Trad. Scottish
11. The Rights of Man - Trad. Irish
12. O' A' the Arts - W. Marshall
13. North Brig of Edinburgh / The Goat and the Mare / The Old Wife of the Milldust - Trad. Scottish, J. Morrision
14. Da Slockit Light - T. Anderson
15. Kid on the Mountain - Trad. Irish
16. The Three Musics - J. Morrison

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Roos, Anne, Through the Mist - CD

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Oriental style music for lever harp and Japanese flute

Music for lever harp and Japanese flute by David Blonski, flute and Ann Roos harp. Quiet, contemplative music in Oriental style.

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1. Crosscurrents
2. Mist on the Water
3. Sakura - Trad. Japanese
4. Petals Falling
5. Cascading through Moonlight
6. Water Lilies
7. Winds of Nepal
8. Temple Bells
9. Night of the Lotus
10. Veiled Starlight
11. Through the Mist
Note: CD play time is 48 min.

Pomeranz , Felice, Tomorrow's Dream - CD

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Album of jazz standards and original tunes for harp and flute

Harpist Felice Pomeranz and flutist Matt Marvuglio jam on everything from Pucinni to Miles Davis on this terrific album. Fine solo work from both artists. Felice has a beautiful fluid style in her improvisations and her rhythmic comps drive energy into each of the performances. Sidemen are Barry Smith, bass and Denis Dionne, drum kit. Several tracks recorded on a Lyon & Healy Electric harp.

Includes:
1. Moment to Moment - H. Mancini, J. Mercer
2. All Blues - M. Davis
3. Tomorrow's Dream - M. Marvuglio
4. Penikese Peace - F. Pomeranz
5. Leave Me Alone - M. Marvuglio
6. Estate - B. Brighetti, B. Martino
7. Caro Mio Bambino - G Puccini, arr. M. Marvuglio
8. O Grande Amour - A. Jobim, V. Moraes
9. Why Cry - M. Marvuglio

CD's play time is about 57 minutes

Loman, Judy, 20th Century Masterworks for Harp - CD

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Album of music for solo pedal harp written in the 20th century

Excellent recording of five of the most popular and technically challenging pieces for harp written during the 20th century. Harpist Judy Loman, former principal harpist for the Toronto Symphony, does a fabulous job of making this beautiful music sparkle. These pieces show off the harp to its fullest potential and Judy truly does them justice.

Includes:
1. Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style, Op. 30 - Carlos Salzedo
2. Sonatine for Harp no. 1, Op. 30 - Marcel Tournier
3. Sonata for Harp - Paul Hindemith
4. Sonata for Harp - Germaine Tailleferre
5. Suite for Harp, Op. 83 - Benjamin Britten
6. Tanzmusik for Harp - Glenn Buhr

Stadler, Monika, Two Ways - CD

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Outstanding album of jazz solos for pedal harp

Austrian jazz harpist Monica Stadler's album of jazz solos for pedal harp is an outstanding addition to the jazz / new age recordings available that feature the harp. Stadler's uncluttered and beautifully expressed arrangements and improvisations are matched by her clean and seemingly effortless playing. Three of the tracks are original works by the harpist. The recording quality is excellent. This album will be enjoyed by anyone who loves jazz or even just the sound of the harp.

Includes:
1. Song for My Father - H. Silver
2. Crystal Silence - Corea
3. April Joy - Metheney
4. And Then He Kissed Me - Henson-Conant
5. God Bless the Child - Holiday
6. Children's Song - Corea
7. Questions - Stadler
8. I Look at the Candle - Stadler
9. Meditation - Stadler
10. Vocalis - Darling

Wind Chimes, Visions - CD

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Traditional and original music for harp and flute duo, sheet music available

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Features the duo of Nancy Peters on harp and Sue Gleason on flute. The highlight of this CD is Nancy's original composition "Coastal Suite" (sheet music also available from The Harp Connection). Also included are favorites like "Morning Has Broken" and "Canon in D".

Includes:
1. Morning Has Broken -Traditonal
2.- 4. Songs for the Breaking Day by Daniel Burton: First Light , Blue and Crimson, The Awakening Earth
5. Andante in G - Mozart
6. Aria in F - Handel
7., 8. From Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart: Romanza, Minuet
9. Canon in D - Pachelbel
10. Simple Gifts - Traditional Shaker
11. - 14. Coastal Suite by Nancy Peters: Beyond the Golden Cliffs, Beneath the Blue Waves, Squall at Devil's Point, Sailing
15. All the Pretty Little Horses - Traditional

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Fisher, Patrice, Wanderings - CD

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Harp with South American ensemble, latin, jazz and world music stylings

A joyful celebration of life awaits you in this album of mostly latin style music from lever harper Patrice Fisher and other musicians playing a variety of traditional percussion and wind instruments. There are vocals on tracks 1, 4 and 6. The celtic music is with harp ensemble. Some of the tracks are from live shows, so the recording quality and mix varies some between tracks. The Ibanez poem on track 11 is a story of creation based on traditional folklore.

1. Love Me - P. Fisher
2. Kaibil - P. Fisher
3. Son de las Abuelitas - E. Kahn, harp ensemble
4. Con la Voz del Rio - R. Saballos
5. Berimbau - Trad. Brazilian
6. Luz Del Sol - A. Rogerio
7. Paco Real - P. Fisher
8. Brian Boru's March - T. O'Carolan, harp ensemble
9. Luz y Canciones - B. Sosa
10. Tai Chi Cycling - P. Fisher
11. Fanny Power - T. O'Carolan
12. Ruah -P. Fisher with poem by Armando Ibanez
13. Morning - C. Fisher

Crasdant, Welsh Traditional Music - CD

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Traditional Welsh tunes played on triple harp with other instruments

Popular Celtic group Crasdant offers up a selection of Welsh music with the fluidity and grace that only seasoned professionals such as these could do. Crasdant is made up of four musicians: Robin Huw Bowen - triple harp; Stephen Rees - fiddle; Andy McLauchlin - flute and other instruments; Huw Williams - guitar and clogs. This particular CD takes you on a whirlwind adventure through the world of Welsh music. A real treat for celtic music fans.

Includes:
1. Mr. Pring's Hornpipe / The Corwen Hornpipe / The Man with the Mouth
2. The Day
3. The Men of Pen-dref / Golden Beer / Powell's Fancy
4. Fair Bird / You Comely Carefree Lads / A Stone's Throw
5. Good Humoured and Fairly Tipsy
6. Fairy Glen
7. The Chandler's March / Hunting the Hare / The Tune of Blind Ifan
8. Penmaen-mawr
9. The Great Medley / University College, Swansea
10. Llewelyn Alaw's Polka / The Trecynon Polka / The Cefn-coed Polka
11. The Grey Lad
12. The Welsh Polacca / Roaring Hornpipe / The Galloping Nag
13. Bethan Rhiannon
14. Huw's Dance (Rachael Dafydd Ifan / Good Beer / Owen Huw's Hornpipe)

Robertson, Kim, Wind Shadows Vol. 1 - CD

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Album of traditional celtic music

Includes:
1. Lauda
2. Morgan Meghan
3. March of King Laois
4. Skye Boat Song
5. Spagnoletta
6. Arran Boat Song
7. Eleanor Plunkett
8. Lament
9. King of the Fairies
10. Give Me Your Hand
11. George Brabazon
12. Bittersweet
13. Spright
14. Bittersweet II
15. Carolan's Dream
16. Casey's Hornpipe

Robertson, Kim, Windshadows II - CD

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Album of traditional Irish and original music for solo celtic harp

A fine solo album by internationally acclaimed Celtic music artist Kim Robertson. Both traditional Irish music and delightful original works by Robertson. This album has become a staple for everyone who enjoys harp music and traditional Celtic music.

1. Arise and Get Dressed - Trad. Irish
2. Kathleen Ashore - Trad. Irish
3. Mon Ami - K. Robertson
4. Minstrel Boy / Banish Misfortune - Trad. Irish
5. Foggy Dew - Trad. Irish
6. O'Connell's Lamentation - Trad. Irish
7. Star of the County Down - Trad. Irish
8. Castle of Dramore - Trad. Irish
9. Tuza - K. Robertson
10. My Thousand Treasures - Trad. Irish
11. The Last Rose of Summer - Trad. Irish
12. The Lark on the Strand - Trad. Irish
13. Hornpipe - H. Purcell
14. Black Nag - Trad. Irish
15. Bridget Cruise - T. O'Carolan

Robertson, Kim, Wood, Fire, and Gold - CD

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Celtic, French and American music played by Kim Robertson, some vocals

Kim Robertson's unique approach to Celtic music is extended to other traditions in this terrific album. Always contemporary in sound without losing the essence of the original sources, Kim's arrangements sound fresh and are always a pleasure to revisit. Kim supplies the vocals to some tracks and some feature strings and woodwinds performed by Milwaukee Symphony players. Some of Kim's own compositions are included on this CD and they make for simply delightful listening.

Includes:
1. Eleanor
2. Anamchara - K. Robertson
3. Bells of Paris
4. Som-som beni - K. Robertson
5. Dance of the Lambs - K. Robertson
6. Wondrous Love - Trad. American
7. L'amour trouve
8. Crossing the Bridge
9. Alayi - K. Robertson
10. Anamchara (reprise)
11. Loch Tay Boat Song - Trad. Scottish

Sofia Asuncion Claro, Works by Ake Parmerud, Cort Lippe, Lars Graugaard, Kaija Saariaho, and Ivar Frounberg - CD

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Works by Ake Parmerud, Cort Lippe, Lars Graugaard, Kaija Saariaho, and Ivar Frounberg - CD

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Friou, Deborah, Yuletide Treasure - CD

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Recording of English and Celtic music for the Christmas season

A collection of carols and tunes for the winter season from the British Isles arranged by Deborah Friou and Julia Lane.

Includes:
The Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance
Christmas Day in the Morning
Cold and Raw
Coventry Carol
Down in Yon Forest
Gloucestershire Wassail
Green Grow'th the Holly
Greensleeves
The Holly and the Ivy / Sans Day Carol
The Humors of Winter
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
Lullabies for the Christ Child
New Christmas
Nos Galan (Deck the Halls)
Rorate
Soalin' / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
That Night in Bethlehem
Three Sea Captains
Tis Winter Now
The Wexford Carol
When Christ Was Born

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