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American Harp

8/17/2019, 6 Tracks, 46:04

Featuring

  • Mario Falcao
  • Carl Adams
  • Michael Kurek
  • Robert Moran
  • Lou Harrison
  • Philip Glass
  • James Willey

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Composition History

All compositions on this CD, except for three Waltzes, were originally written for the harp and resulted from close collaboration with the composers.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The album highlights the importance of close collaboration with composers to expand the harp repertoire, ensuring the instrument's unique characteristics are understood.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Mario Falcao is a founding member of the World Harp Congress and a current member of its Board of Directors.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Mario Falcao worked closely with notable composers John Cage, Lukas Foss, and Morton Feldman as a member of the Creative Associates of SUNY at Buffalo.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Mario Falcao, the harpist on this album, has dedicated much of his career to commissioning and performing new compositions for the harp.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The piece for 8 harps on this album was originally conceived for the Phyllis Lamhut dance company and first performed in 1983 in New York City.

Source: Booklet

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