Kondonassis, Yolanda, Yolanda Kondonassis Collection
A stellar collection of beautifully printed solos transcribed by Kondonassis plus an original piece by the artist. Many of the pieces are those heard on this harpist's seven CDs. Some of the selections would be appropriate for an intermediate level pedal harpist, the others are for the advanced pedal harpist. Although some of the titles have been transcribed for harp before, there are differences, such as some of the variations in the Handel Passacaglia. Kondonassis retains many of the original keyboard markings purposely to aid in interpretation. All of her fingerings and pedaling are clearly indicated, and this is largely where the value of this collection lies. Many of the solos would be useful for background music gigs. This volume represents a significant contribution to printed harp literature. Includes:
Baroque:
J.S. Bach Arioso from Cantata No. 156 - Prelude #1 and Prelude #17 from the WTC
G.F. Handel Passacaglia from Suite No. 7 - Sarabande from Suite No. 4,
D. Scarlatti single movements from sonatas in A Major K.300, A Major K.208, and B Minor K.27
Teleman Fanatsia No. 2 in D Major
Vivaldi Largo from The Four Seasons
Romantics:
Chopin Prelude in A Major from Op.28 #7
Chopin Prelude in C Minor from Op.28 #20
Chopin Prelude in E Minor from Op.28 #4
Mendelssohn Meditation from Songs Without Words
Sibelius Berceuse and Chason sans paroles from Pensees lyriques
Puccini Quando men vo / Musetta's Waltz from La Boheme
Impressionists:
Debussy En bateau (from Petite Suite) - Valse Romantique - Claire de lune - Reverie - Sarabande (from Pour le piano) - The Little Shepherd (from Children's Corner Suite)
Faure Apres un Reve, Op.7, no. 1
Satie Gnossienne #1, #2 and #3, Gymnopedie #1
Twentieth-Century:
Respighi Notturno
Traditional Chinese Small River Flowing
Kondonassis Liquid Shadows Passacaglia from Suite #7 is required for the Intermediate I Division of the 21st AHS National Competition 2015–
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