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The Felice Pomeranz Jazz Quartet, Felicidade

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Felicidade

1. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise - Hammerstein/Romberg
2. Lazy Afternoon- John Latouche/ Jerome Moross
3. Caribbean Blue- Felice Pomeranz
4. Grandfather's Waltz - Lasse Farnlof/ Gene Lees
5. Milonga del Angel - Adapted from an original melody by A. Piazzolla/ Arrangement by Felice Pomeranz
6. So Danco Samba- Antonio Carlos Jobim
7. Captive in Paradise - Felice Pomeranz
8. Overdoux - Felice Pomeranz
9. I'm Old Fashioned - Johnny Mercer and Jerome Kern
10. I Love You, Porgy - George and Ira Gershwin
11. Felicidade - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Ball, Patrick, Fiona - CD

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CD of traditional Celtic music for wire strung harp, some with pipes and fiddle

An enjoyable album of well-known traditional Celtic tunes elegantly played by Patrick Ball. Some tunes have uillean pipes and / or fiddle tastefully added, the melody instruments never cover up the harp.

Traditional Irish music arranged by Patrick Ball except as noted:
1. Castle Kelly (sheet music selections)
2. She Moved Through the Fair - arranged for harp and fiddle (sheet music selections)
3. May Morning Dew / Morrison's Jig - Jig arr. for harp and tin whistle
4. The Fairy Queen (sheet music selections)
5. Arran Boat Song -Trad. Scottish, arranged for harp, tin whistle and fiddle (sheet music selections)
6. The Twisting Rope - Arranged for harp and tin whistle
7. The Buttonhole
8. Limerick's Lamentation / Brian Boru's March - Arranged for harp and uillean pipes (sheet music selections)
9. Carolan's Cup - T. O'Carolan
10. The Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow - trad. Breton, Arranged for harp and tin whistle
11. Farewell to the Land of Mist - trad. Scottish

Kogan, Judith, Folk Songs of the British Isles - CD

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Folk tunes from the British Isles for voice and harp

CD from Judith Kogan on harp and soprano Maria Jette. Benjamin Britten's arrangements of 24 favorite songs to delight listeners of all ages. Maria Jette is a regular on National Public Radio's "Prairie Home Companion".

Includes:
Trad. Yorkshire: Lemady
Trad. Welsh: The Ash Grove
Trad. Somerset: Little Sir William, O Waly, Waly, The Trees they Grow so High, The Bird Scarer's Song, Master Kilby
Moore's Irish Melodies: At the Mid Hour of Night, Sail On, Sail On, The Minstrel Boy, Oft in the Stilly Night, The Last Rose of Summer, Dear Harp of My Country
Trad. Appalachian: Sailor-boy
Hullah's Song Book: There's None to Soothe, Come You Not from Newcastle?
Trad. Suffolk: The Foggy, Foggy Dew , Oliver Cromwell
Trad. Irish: The Salley Gardens
Trad. Newfoundland: She's Like the Swallow
Trad. Oxfordshire: The Soldier and the Sailor
Trad. Dorset: I Will Give My Love and Apple
Trad. English: Early One Morning
Trad. Northumberland: Bonny at Morn

Henson-Conant, Deborah, Frog Princess - CD

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Original children's story put to music, all created by Deborah Henson-Conant

A froggish fairy tale written, narrated and sung by Deborah Henson-Conant. The Frog Princess is an amphibious allegorical tale of Amphibia, daughter of the famous Frog Prince. For children of all ages. Orchestral synthesizer accompanies story.

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Ball, Patrick, From a Distant Time - CD

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Traditional music of Ireland, Wales and England played on solo wire strung harp

Some old favorites such as Greensleeves, The Ash Grove and Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) are presented here with lovely lyrical tunes that are not as well known but may become your new favorites. Performed on the traditional wire strung harp of the ancient Celts by Patrick Ball.

1. Come Live with Me and be My Love - Trad. English
2. Greensleeves - Trad. English
3. The Blackthorn Stick - Trad. Irish
4. Down by the Sea - Trad. Welsh
5. John O'Connor - T. O'Carolan
6. The Grenadier and the Lady - Trad. English
7. Londonderry Air - Trad. Irish
8. The Ram on Arthur's Mountain / Lullaby - L. Davis / Trad. Welsh
9. Three Ravens - Trad. English
10. The Road to Lisdoonvarna / The Lark on the Strand - Trad. Irish
11. The Munster Cloak - Trad. Irish
12. The Star of the County Down - Trad. Irish
13. Ode to Whiskey - T. O'Carolan
14. Dr. John Hart - T. O'Carolan
15. Caitlin Triall / Farewell - T. O'Carolan / Trad. Hebridian
16. The Ash Grove - Trad. Welsh

Innisfree, Full Circle - CD

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Album of peaceful music for two harps and flute

An album of peaceful music for two harps and flute. Marianna Nystrom and Kris Snyder, harps, and Jennifer Bose, flute. This CD includes serveral of Karl Wienand's pieces arranged for two harps by Ms. Nystrom. Soothing, calming music great for putting little ones down for a nap or for your own stress relief.

1. December Afternoon
2. Snowfall
3. Meditation
4. A Rose In Winter
5. Dreams of Spring
6. Quietude
7. Pink Dogwood
8. Brahms' Lullaby
9. Quiet Evening
10. Meadows
11. Wild Mountain Thyme
12. Moondance
13. September Sorrow
14. October Sunset
15. So Be Ye Kind
16. Gratitude
17. All Through The Night

Kogan, Judith, Gabriel Faure Melodies - CD

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Romantic French music for voice and harp

CD of music for voice and harp from harpist Judith Kogan and Maria Jette, soprano. 22 works from the French master of the art song, Gabriel Faure. Each one is a jewel. Texts by Leconte de Lisle, Verlaine, Prudhomme, Silvestre, Victor Hugo and others. Lyrics in French and English included in the liner notes.

Includes music by Gabriel Faure:
1. Nell
2. Lydia
3. Les roses d'Ispahan
4. Clair de lune
5. Mandoline
6. En priere
7. Noel
8. Adieu
9. Berceuse
10. Ici-bas
11. Au bord de l'eau
12. Les berceaux
13. Notre amour
14. Le secret
15. Chanson d'amour
16. Sicilienne
17. Dans les ruine d'une abbaye
18. Reve d'amour
19. Mai
20. Au cimetiere
21. Diane, Selene
22. Nocturne

Loman, Judy, Genius of Salzedo - CD

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Judy Loman performs music written or transcribed by Carlos Salzedo

Former Toronto Symphony Principal harpist Judy Loman performs works written or transcribed by Carlos Salzedo. The performances are electrifying. Judy is especially skilled at bringing out inner voices in these works and makes the music easy to follow and appreciate with her clear phrasing and communication of the form of each piece. Wonderful performances of some of the most distinctive and beautiful music ever written or transcribed for solo pedal harp.

Inlcudes:
1. - 3. Flight , Idyllic Poem, Inquietude (sheet music)
4. - 6. Quietude , Iridescence, Whirlwind (sheet music)
7. Prelude intimes: Tenderly emoted, Profoundly peaceful
8. G.F. Handel: The Harmonious Blacksmith (sheet music)
9. G.B. Pescetti: Sonata in C minor (sheet music)
10. Archangelo Corelli: Giga (sheet music)
11. Josef Haydn: Theme and Variations (sheet music)
12.Traditional American: I Wonder as I Wander
13. Jeux d'eau

Henson-Conant, Deborah, The Gift - CD

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CD of traditional Christmas carols from around the world with jazz stylings

Deborah Henson Conant's jazz take on carols from Catalonia, England, Russia, France, Sicily, America, Czechoslovakia, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the Middle East and more. Solo harp.

Includes:
1. Joy to the World / El Nino Jesus
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
3. We Three Kings
4. Angles We Have Heard on High
5. Stille Nacht
6. Carol of the Bells
7. Deck the Halls
8. What Child is This?
9. Un Flambeau, Jeannette Isabella
10. Slawa, Coventry Carol
11. O Tannenbaum
12. Aint That a'Rockin?
13. Pagk a-Tao
14. Fum, Fum, Fum
15. Medley: Dona Nobis Pacem, Leanabh An Aigh Aud, Lang Syne

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Granada City Orchestra, Ginastera, Estancia - CD

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Album of works by Ginastera, including the harp concerto

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Works by Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera performed by the Orquseta Ciudad de Granada (Granada City Orchestra) under the direction of Josep Pons. This CD features a variety of pieces by Ginastera including his concerto for harp, performed on this recording by Magdelena Barrera.

Includes:
1. Estancia, Op. 8
2. Concerto for Harp and Orchestra, Op. 25
3. Creole Faust Overture, Op. 9
4. Variaciones Concertantes, Op. 23

Hambly, Grainne, Golden Lights and Green Shadows - CD

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Recording of traditional Irish music for solo celtic harp

One of the most sought after performers on the Irish harp today, Grainne Hambly presents an album of traditional Irish tunes arranged for solo Irish (gut strung) harp. Her performances demonstrate a highly crafted technique at the service of richly evocative interpretations of this ancient but still evolving tradition.

1. The Hills of Coore / Paddy Mills' - Jr. Crehan / P. Mills
2. Celia Connellan / The Rectory Reel - T. Connellan / P. Davey
3. Jackson's Nightcap / Martin Hardiman's - W. Jackson / Trad. Irish
4. An Draigheann - Peadar O'Raida
5. Henry MacDermott Roe - T. O'Carolan
6. Patsy Touhey's / Maude Miller - Trad. Irish
7. Have you Seen my Valentine? / Clare Island Boat Song - D. O'Mongain / Trad. Irish
8. The Wind off the Lake / The Galant Tipperary Boys - Trad. Irish
9. Kitty Magennis - T. O'Carolan
10. Burke's / Up Boyle's Hill - Trad. Irish
11. A Munster Jig / The Ladies March to the Ballroom - Trad. Irish
12. Lament for O'Neill - Trad. Irish
13. The Arra Mountains / La na Feise - P. O'Brian / Trad. Irish
14. Sailing into Walpole's Marsh / The Whistling Postman - Trad. Irish

Wilcox Hively, Jane, Greenwood Magic - CD

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Irish, Scottish and English music featuring harp with and voice

Delightful, energetic performances of favorite tunes from the celtic tradition. Jane Willcox Hively performs on celtic harp and provides strong vocals. Jonathan Hively adds bagpipes and hammered dulcimer to some of the tracks. Children will especially love "The Unicorn Song" and the humorous "Old Maid in the Garret".

Includes:
1. The Lambs on the Green Hills - Traditional Celtic
2. The Whistling Gypsy Rover - Traditional Celtic
3. She Moved Through the Fair - Traditional Irish
4. Wild Mountain Thyme - Traditional Celtic
5. Old Maid in the Garret - Traditional Irish
6. The Unicorn Song - S. Silverstein
7. Searching for Lambs - Trad. English
8. The Ash Grove - Trad. Welsh
9. My Lagan Love - Traditional Irish
10. Ilka Blade of Grass - Trad. Scottish

Richards, Sue, Grey Eyed Morn - CD

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Traditional Celtic music on solo harp, harp with fiddle, accordion, guitar, dulcimer

Harper Sue Richards is a four-time National Scottish harp champion, teacher and adjudicator in harp competitions nationwide, and member of Ceoltoiri and Ensemble Galilei. This very enjoyable CD features music from Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Tracks 2,5, 6,9,11 and 13 are solo harp, the others are with All-Ireland button accordion player Billy McComiskey, Scottish fiddle players Bonnie Rideout and Calum MacKinnon, Carolyn Surrick on viola da gamba, Karen Ashbrook and Maggie Sansone on hammered dulcimer, Charlie Pilzer on piano and Connie McKenna on guitar.

Includes:
1. Two Harris Dances / Banks of Spey
2. Ur Cnoc Cein Mhic Cainte
3. Seal Songs
4. The Clergy's Lamentation
5. Dream Angus / Mairi's Wedding
6. Jock O'Hazeldean - T. O'Carolan
7. Gin Ye Kiss My Wife I'll Tell the Minister
8. Leaving St. Kilda
9. Roslyn Castle
10. Unst Bridal March
11. Out On the Ocean / Peter's Peerie Boat
12. Michael O'Connor, 2nd Air / Mr. O'Connor
13. Auld Lang Syne
14. Nyth Y Gwcw

Zabaleta, Nicanor, The Harmonious Harp - CD

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Handel Concerto, Boieldieu, Dittersdorf exerpts and solos for pedal harp

The legendary Nicanor Zabaleta presides over these early classical and baroque staples of the pedal harp literature. To get complete recordings of the Dittersdorf and the Boieldieu, see our CD with Marisa Robles.

includes:
1-3. Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in B flat major, op. 4 no. 6 - G. F. Handel: I. Andante allegro II. Larghetto III. Allegro moderato (Handel Concerto sheet music selections)
4. Theme and Variations in G major - G. F. Handel
5 -7. Concerto in F major, BWV 978 - J. S. Bach: I. Allegro II. Largo III. Allegro
8. Prelude from Suite in E major, BWV 1006a - J. S. Bach
9. Adagio and Rondo in C minor, K. 617 - W.A. Mozart
10. Rondeau, Allegretto from Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in A major - K. von Dittersdorf (sheet music)
11. Air et Variations - J. Krumpholtz
12. Andante from Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in G major - G. Wagenseil
13. Allegro from Sonata for Harp in G major, Wq 139 - J.C. Bach
14-15. II. Andante, Lento, III. Rondeau: Allegro agitato from Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in C major - F. Boieldieu

Schultz, Victoria Lynn, Harp Dreams - CD

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Traditional Irish, English and favorite classical music recorded for solo pedal harp

Beautiful melodies from Celtic, traditional folk and classical music create a soothing and relaxing mood. Familiar classics come alive with Victoria's original arrangements for the harp. Put on this CD, close your eyes and the resonance of the harp will give you dreams of peace.

Includes: (all arrangements by the artist)
1. Air - T. O'Carolan
2. Finlandia - J. Sibelius
3. Saltarello en Rondeau - T. Susato
4. Down By the Salley Gardens - Trad. Irish
5. Scarborough Fair - trad. English
6. Lord Willoughby's Welcome Home - J. Dowland
7. Lament - T. O'Carolan
8. Largo from New World Symphony - A. Dvorak
9. Foggy Dew - trad. Irish
10. All in a Garden Green - J. Playford
11. Plaisir d'Amour - E. Martini
12. Eleanor Plunkett - T. O'Carolan
13. Greensleeves - trad. English
14. Dance - C. Gervaise

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Schultz, Victoria Lynn, Harp Favorites - CD

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Romantic popular tunes for harp with some string accompaniment

Victoria Lynn Schultz's CD "Harp Favorites" presents some of the most frequent requests from Victoria's performances. Songs range from Broadway to standards and popular favorites. The harp is accompanied by the lush sound of strings to create a truly romantic mood.

Includes: (all arrangements by Schultz)
1. Memory from Cats - A. Webber
2. Romeo and Juliet
3. For Bobbie
4. Annie's Song - J. Denver
5. Longer
6. Dust in the Wind
7. Wind Beneath My Wings
8. Spanish Eyes
9. The Rose
10. Largo

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Wilcox Hively, Jane, Harp Flight - CD

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Album of traditional and original celtic style music for solo lever harp

New Hampshire harpist Jane Wilcox Hively presents a lovely album of music for solo lever harp with some tastefully added synthesizer in the background. Great for meditation and relaxation. A highlight of the album is Hively's musical impression of a climb of Mt. Everest achieved by her brother in 1991. The album is played on Thormahlen Swann Dusty Strings FH36 lever harps.

Includes:
1. Where Does it Lead? - Davis
2. Amapola - Lacalles
3. The Gypsies - The King of the Faries - Scottish and Irish Traditional
4. Harp Flight - Hively
5. Scarborough Fair - Traditional English
6. I'll Bid My Heart be Still, Gin Ye'll Kiss My Wife, I'll Tell the Minister - Traditional Scottish
7. Lord MacDonald and Pretty Peggy -Traditional Scottish
8. Rain - Hively
9. Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Arlen
10. Expedition to Everest - Hively
11. Medley: Old Rugged Cross, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Thine Be the Glory - Bennard, Watts and Mason, G.F. Handel

Woods, Sylvia, The Harp of Brandiswhiere - CD

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Harp and other traditional instruments tell the story of a magical harper

The Harp of Brandiswhiere is Sylvia Woods' highly acclaimed "Suite for Celtic Harp" performed by Sylvia herself. Her beautiful compositions musically present the story of Brandiswhiere, a legendary magical harper. Sylvia plays both nylon-strung and metal-strung Celtic harps, and is accompanied by acoustic instruments such as trumpets, flutes, cimbalom, celeste, bass and percussion. The music is all instrumental, with no singing or speaking, allowing the instruments to weave a fine and intricate aural tapestry to illustrate the legend. An illustrated story book including this music is also available.

Includes music by Sylvia Woods:
1. The Legend
2. In the Forest
3. Dialogue with a Brook
4. Lament
5. Gypsy Mirage
6. Gourenspur
7.The Harper's Vision
8. Morning Calm
9. Forest March
10. Metamorphosis
11. Brandiswhiere's Triumphant Return

Piana, Dominique, The Harp of King David - CD

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Songs of love and hope from the Sephardic tradition for solo harp, harp and voice

Album of exquisite, beautiful settings of traditional Ladino ( a mix of old Castillian and Hebrew ) songs and some enchanting harp solos bring the days of King David and the saga of the 1497 expulsion of Spain's Jewish population to life. Gorgeous playing by Dominique Piana. Cantor Gregory Yaroslow's lovely tenor voice is straight from the soul.
Includes:
1. The Harp of King David - D. Finko
2. Cuando el Rey Nimrod - Trad. Ladino, arr. R. Neumann
3. Durme hermozo - Trad. Ladino, arr. D. Akiva
4. Los siete hijos de Hanna - Trad. Ladino, arr. R. Neumann
5. - 10. Canti di Nozze (wedding Suite): La novia entre flores, Convite del fin de la boda, Hallazgo del esposo, La cena del desposado, Duelos y alegria de la esposa, Alabanza de la esposa - Trad., arr. Mira Pratesi
11. - 13. Scalerica de oro, Ah, el novio no quere dinero,Yo me enamori de un aire - Trad. Ladino, arr. R. Neumann
14. Sephardic Romance - S. Natra
15. Noches, noches 16. Durme, durme - Trad. Ladino, arr. R. Neumann
17. - 21. Canti Della Speranza ( Chants of Hope ): Alle angolo del villaggio, La rondine Chiamera, Perche verrano, Noi ci saremo, Apritemi le porte della giustizia - Trad., arr. Mira Pratesi
22. Los Bibilicos - Trad. Ladino, arr. R. Neumann
23. Rhapsody part I - M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco
24. Montanas altas - arr. M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco
25. Yom Ze L' yisrael - arr. D. Owens
26. Yom Gila - Trad. Ladino, arr. R. Neumann

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