Andres, Bernard, A Martine
This well-known work by composer Bernard Andres is suitable for beginner-intermediate lever or pedal harp. A lovely little work, it includes several percussive modern harp techniques such as playing close to the soundboard, xylophone sounds and playing with the nails.
For a recording of this work see Catherine Michel's recording Pieces Faciles pour Harpe Vol. I - CD
4 pages Born in 1941 in Belfort France, near the Swiss and German, 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.
There is a free notation guide available with explanations of symbols and terms used by harpist composer Bernard Andres.
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