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Chopin's unique style is derived from devices such as dwelling on the dissonant note of appogiaturas, moving between major and minor modes or, as illustrated in this prelude, lingering in a "harmonic daydream" upon repeated notes and chords acting as a hypnotic drone. The fifteenth in a collection of pieces written in each of the 24 keys, in imitation of Bach.

This original composition by Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936) for three harps was written for the Marinel Trio, three sisters who emigrated from Russia in their twenties. As young children, they were educated in Paris along with their harp studies. This publication, edited by Dewey Owens is a really wonderful additional to the repertory of any intermediate level pedal harp ensemble. The parts could also be divided to provide easier arrangements for more ensemble members.

André Jolivet (1905-1974) was a French composer interested in acoustics and atonality. He studied with the composer Edgard Varese - Varese was a very good friend of legendary harpist Carlos Salzedo. Jolivet's works for solo instruments are known for the technical virtuosity they demand from the performer. This work for solo harp is full of pedal changes and sophisticated harmonies.

Born in 1941 in Belfort France, Bernard Andres studied at the Conservatoires of Besancon, Strasburg and Paris, where he won a first prize for harp. He was engaged as a soloist in the Orchestre Philarmonique de Radio-France, while pursuing a composing career as well. Bernard Andres is today a leading composer of music for the harp. He writes in a variety of styles for harpists of all skill levels, and has developed his own notation style and a number of special harp effects. Andres is also a noted teacher who has influenced an entire generation of French harpists. His books are well-known required repertoire for most harp students in France, and are great for recitals.

Born in 1941 in Belfort France, Bernard Andres studied at the Conservatoires of Besancon, Strasburg and Paris, where he won a first prize for harp. He was engaged as a soloist in the Orchestre Philarmonique de Radio-France, while pursuing a composing career as well. Bernard Andres is today a leading composer of music for the harp. He writes in a variety of styles for harpists of all skill levels, and has developed his own notation style and a number of special harp effects. Andres is also a noted teacher who has influenced an entire generation of French harpists. His books are well-known required repertoire for most harp students in France, and are great for recitals.