Coloratura soprano concerto harp concerto ginastera. Thus regarded, the harp concerto belongs both to the composers second and to his third composition period. The musical characteristics of the harp can provide somewhat of a challenge for the composer if writing a concerto for the instrument, but this disc boasts two wonderful examples that show seemingly endless possibilities. Concerto for harp and orchestraconcerto for coloratura soprano and orchestraginastera. Mathias, william, ginastera, alberto harp concertos. The first concerto was composed around the same time as the first sonata for piano, and has many of the same characteristics. The harp concerto came out of collaboration with the great spanish virtuoso nicanor zabaleta and i enjoyed its performance here. Solo harp part not proofed to the full score and original manuscript but should be. The conductors score in an easy to read large format. During his later years, he preferred to use the catalan and italian pronunciation of his surname ipa. Grace bauson present this third movement of alberto ginastera s harp concerto. He learned his lessons welleven using semitone pedal glissandos in the second movement, and he keeps the harp audible by alternating.
A harp concerto is a type of musical composition composed for a solo harp player accompanied by a large ensemble, such as a concert band or orchestra. The list below includes all pages in the category for harp, orchestra. This disc explores that rarity of the classical repertoire, the harp concerto. Ginastera also quotes a motif from the second movement of beethovens fourth piano concerto, recalling a similar dialoguecontest between soloist and orchestra.
The distinctive music of ginastera, one of the major argentine composers of the mid20th century, has enjoyed broad international popularity. Handel giulio cesare act lll cleopatra da tempeste il legno. The harp concerto was commissioned in 1956 by edna. Liberamente capriccioso vivace jaymee haefner, harp.
Yet the fact that he also produced a concerto for harp shouldnt seem uncharacteristic. Harp concerto city of london sinfonia classical 1992. Composing commissioned works was, however, not always ginastera s strong suit, so the work was not premiered until 1965, and then it was the spanish harpist nicanor zabaleta. Harp, orchestra, piano sheet music book by alberto ginastera 19161983. This includes works originally scored for solo harp with orchestra. Composer ginastera, alberto work concerto for harp, op. Download program page pdf buy tickets to this performance, september 29th, 30th, october 1st. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Ginastera was born in buenos aires to a catalan father and an italian mother. Concerto for harp and orchestra concerto for coloratura soprano and orchestra ginastera. Sort this list by work type, instrumentation, composer, and more.
Concerto op 25 harp and piano reduction ginastera, a. Mar 21, 2005 im writing a paper about the ginastera harp concerto, and need to write about the piece in general as well as some of the conducting problems it poses. Concerto for harpsichord in a major dittersdorf, carl. It was commissioned in the 1950s by edna phillips, the harpist of the philadelphia orchestra. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Eileen hulse soprano, rachel masters harp, city of london sinfonia, richard hickox.
The harp concerto was commissioned in 1956 by edna phillips. Harp concerto rachel masters, eileen hulse, richard hickox on allmusic 1993. After hearing this, im looking forward to getting kosowers recording of ginastera s chamber music for cello. Ginastera was heavily involved with promoting argentine music and in developing the musical. Jan 16, 2015 solo harp part not proofed to the full score and original manuscript but should be. Njo muziekzomer gelderland 2011 presents a live recording of harp concerto opus 25 alberto ginastera with remy van kesteren, harp, and njo chamber orchestra conducted by clark rundell. An attractive work which flirts with dissonance whilst remaining attractively melodic, it is well scored so that the harp is never overwhelmed by the orchestra. Alberto ginastera, harp concerto, op 25 1956 youtube. Heidi performed with the victoria symphony orchestra in 1991.
A wonderful performance of ginastera but i had never heard the mathias before. Please note that even expedited orders will be delayed. The harp concerto by alberto ginastera was first performed in 1965. The work was commissioned by the indianapolis symphony orchestra for the pianist hilde somer, to whom the concerto is dedicated. Harp concerto, an album by rachel masters, richard hickox on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Mar 03, 2015 this is the only video recording of heidi lehwalder performing her signature piece, the ginastera harp concerto. The harp concerto was written in 1956 but only received its first performance in 1965 when nicanor zabaleta performed it with the philadelphia orchestra under eugene ormandy. Winner of the mcgill schulich school of music concerto competition. Ginastera harp concerto emmanuel padilla holguin youtube.
Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of harp concerto in g major on allmusic. Harp concerto, opus 25 1965alberto ginastera 19161983 i. Listen closely for the argentinian folk influences and see if you can. Aug 25, 2011 njo muziekzomer gelderland 2011 presents a live recording of harp concerto opus 25 alberto ginastera with remy van kesteren, harp, and njo chamber orchestra conducted by clark rundell. It was first performed by somer and the indianapolis symphony orchestra conducted by izler solomon on march 22, 1973. Oliver wass winning performance of ginastera harp concerto op.
The work was commissioned by the koussevitzky foundation and was completed in 1961. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount details. But even so, he retains that fantastic rhythmic pulse that made estancia such a great work. The connection between wales and the harp is a longstanding one, and mathiass part in it began 12 years before his harp concerto was written, with improvisations for harp solo. This very playable reduction makes rehearsals easier. Remy van kesteren in harp concerto opus 25 alberto ginastera. It was commissioned in the 1950s by edna phillips, the harpist of the philadelphia. The second concerto is a wonderful, varied composition.
Ginastera s choice of concerto instruments was mainly conventional. Harp concerto zabaleta gracis rai napoli 1971 youtube oliver wass ginastera concerto for harp op. Until further notice we will only be able to ship orders on mondays and thursdays. Late ginastera may not appeal to many make no mistake, this is not easy listening. Alberto ginastera april 11, 1916 june 25, 1983 harpist. Composing commissioned works was, however, not always ginasteras strong suit, so the work. Ginastera harp concerto with kristan toczko youtube. Find alberto ginastera composition information on allmusic. Gliere, ginastera, richard hickox, city of london sinfonia, rachel masters, eileen hulse gliere.
It will be followed by a performance of ginastera s searing harp concerto by kondonassis with the oberlin orchestra and conductor raphael jimeneza piece that appeared on the 2016 oberlin. Ginastera accepted the commission, but he was also writing an opera and a piano concerto at the same time, and that, combined with the political unrest in argentina, meant that 1958 came and went with no completed harp concerto in sight. Oct 02, 2009 arrangement for harp and found instruments of the 3rd vivace movement, summer 2009, elizabeth jaxon, while preparing for israel harp competition. Composing commissioned works was, however, not always ginasteras strong suit, so the work was not premiered until 1965, and then it was the spanish harpist nicanor zabaleta. The ginastera harp concerto brings the harp to life with dancelike rhythmic and percussive intensity in the alternating time signatures of 68 and 34 and the use of numerous sound effects such as knocking on the soundboard and nail. Ginasteras choice of concerto instruments was mainly conventional. This is the only video recording of heidi lehwalder performing her signature piece, the ginastera harp concerto. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of harp concerto in g major on allmusic allmusic. One such noteworthy commission was the harp concerto, op. Heidi performed with the victoria symphony orchestra in.
Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount. However for me it is the piano concerto with its fantastic final movement toccata concertata which attracted emmerson lake and palmer and which they used on brain salad surgery which provides the horrific virtuoso. Philips had retired by the time the work was ready to be premiered, and the solo part was played by the spanish harpist nicanor zabaleta with the philadelphia orchestra, conducted by eugene ormandy. See also for piano, orchestra, scores featuring the harp. The movement ends quietly with ginasteras signature motifan ascending scale that imitates the open strings of the guitar.
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