Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher holds a Doctor of Music degree in Vocal Music and a Master of Science degree in Nursing. Initially trained as a classical vocalist and pianist, she began her harp studies after moving to Upstate New York and has since followed a multi-faceted career path. Her harp playing has taken her from the most formal orchestral concerts to very intimate chamber performances wearing historical costume. In addition to being a well-known arranger whose harp publications are sold internationally, she is an experienced choral conductor, concert organizer, arts advocate, music editor and music educator. Dr. Rees-Rohrbacher also pursues her interest in healing as a nursing and healthcare instructor in higher education.
Terpsichore in Tandem
$20.00
For Harp Solo or Duo A collection of twenty elegant dance tunes from the Terpsichore collection arranged in progressive key order.
The name Terpsichore is taken from Greek mythology. Terpsichore was one of the nine muses and ruled over dance and choral singing. She is usually depicted seated, holding a lyre, accompanying dancers’ choirs. Terpsichore is certainly an appropriate title for the huge 1612 dance tune compilation by German composer Michael Praetorius (aka Schultze). Most of the 300+ tunes in the collection are listed as being by either Praetorius himself or a composer-colleague named Pierre-Francisque Caroubel. However, quite a few tunes have the author listed as “uncertain.” Praetorius may not have actually composed all of the tunes attributed to him in the collection; he likely borrowed some tunes that were in popular use. In fact, similar tunes appear in other historical collections, most notably John Playford’s English Dancing Master of 1651.
