Harp Sheet Music By Title

The first harp part for Ravel's first major symphonic work, the 1907 composition Rapsodie Espagnole. This work, inspired by the Basque folk songs Ravel heard from his mother growing up, was originally composed for two pianos, and was then orchestrated by Ravel and premiered in March of 1908.

The second harp part for Ravel's first major symphonic work, the 1907 composition Rapsodie Espagnole. This work, inspired by the Basque folk songs Ravel heard from his mother growing up, was originally composed for two pianos, and was then orchestrated by Ravel and premiered in March of 1908.

These beloved melodies have been arranged in progressive key order so that the book can be played as a continuous set of background music at a gig. However, individual tunes may be selected as separate musical renditions and selections omitted as desired. These arrangements strive to capture the "flavor" of the original source works and yet retain a strong melodic component. The selections are derived from orchestral, opera, operetta and art song compositions. Attempting to transfer them to the harp is a challenge due to the unique characteristics of the instrument. Some liberties had to be taken in order to avoid unusual key modulations or chromaticism of the original works. In some instances, a separate pedal and lever harp arrangement are provided for a more satisfactory performance.

This Restaurant Book collection arranged by Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher is intended for the intermediate lever or pedal harpist. These beloved melodies have been arranged in progressive key order so that the book can be played as a continuous set of background music at a gig. However, individual tunes may be selected as separate musical renditions and selections omitted as desired. There are lever changes in all but 3 selections. Wonderful repertoire that your audience will LOVE!

One of Grandjany's major works for solo pedal harp. Brilliantly showcases the harp as a concert instrument. This piece has become one of the most popular Romantic era solos for the advanced pedal harpist.