Divertissements

Featuring

Lavinia Meijer
Carlos Salzédo
André Caplet
Jacques Ibert

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Composer Biography

André Caplet, a French composer and conductor, won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1901, surpassing Maurice Ravel.

Composer Biography

Carlos Salzedo, a French-American harpist and composer, was appointed solo harpist of the New York Metropolitan Opera orchestra at age twenty-four, playing under Arturo Toscanini.

Performer Biography

Lavinia Meijer, the harpist on this album, was born in Korea, adopted into a Dutch family, and has toured as a solo-harpist across Europe, America, and Asia.

Compositional Technique

Carlos Salzedo, a grandmaster of the harp, exploited and expanded the technical possibilities of the modern pedal harp without resorting to empty pyrotechnics.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Lavinia Meijer, the harpist on this album, aims to promote the harp as a solo instrument by performing well-known pieces and encouraging new compositions.

Composer Biography

André Caplet, a French composer, suffered permanent lung damage from a gas attack during World War I, likely leading to his premature death at age 46.

Historical Context

Technical innovations by the Parisian firm Érard significantly broadened the harp's capabilities, making Paris a hub for harp music in the 20th century.