The history of the pedal harp in Italy is believed to have begun with Leonardo Primavera (1740-1802), cited as a soloist and teacher in early 20th-century books on the harp.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features three composers—Tedeschi, Galeotti, and Mortari—each with a completely different musical style, united by the harp's sound and the rediscovery of its Italian repertoire.
Composer Biography
Cesare Galeotti (1877-1929), a composer on this album, was admitted to the Paris Conservatory at age twelve and won multiple first prizes, including for piano, composition, and organ.
Composer Biography
Luigi Maurizio Tedeschi (1867-1944), a composer featured on this album, was a champion of Gustave Lyon's newly-invented chromatic harp, writing articles and a piece for it.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded using 24-bit digital recording technology, with Giuseppe Monari as the sound engineer, editor, and mastering engineer.
Performer Biography
Eleonora Volpato, the performer on this album, was the principal harpist of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Santiago del Chile until January 2011.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features the painting "L'arpista" by Louis De Madrazo (1825-1897).
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