Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf has written a variety of works for both solo harp and harp ensemble, including original pieces, pedagogical exercises, arrangements and transcriptions. Her works have been published by Lyon and Healy Publications, Vanderbilt Music Company, and Oakway Studios, her own publishing company. A dedicated performer and teacher, Jacqueline resides in Baltimore, Maryland and is on the faculty of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She holds degrees from the Peabody Conservatory. More information is available at: jpharp.com
Lotus Land Op. 47 No. 1 (Pedal Harp)
$5.00
PDF or LHS | Downloadable |
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Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
Accompaniment | Solos |
Cyril Scott (1879-1970) was a British composer of over four hundred works. Although not very popular during his lifetime, Scott’s music is steadily growing in regard and is being increasingly performed and recorded. Lotus Land, perhaps his best-known work, was originally written for the piano. It is a lush and exotic piece and some aspects of the original score, such as pentatonic glissandi, make it beautifully suited for transcription to the harp. However, the complex harmonies present challenges on the harp, and have resulted in the use of many enharmonic solutions throughout the work. Originally written in the key of e-flat minor, it has here been transcribed to c minor for greater resonance in the bass register.