The works of Australian composer Alicia Grant have been performed by renowned orchestras and ensembles, including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Choir of Westminster Abbey, the BBC Singers, New College Choir, the Oxford Philomusica, and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Twice premiered at Carnegie Hall, her pieces have been recorded on labels such as Tall Poppies, Divine Art, Transatlantic Records, and Riverrun UK. Grant achieved the distinction of Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) from the University of Oxford in 2008, and also holds an ARAM, LRAM and first-class BMus(Hons) degree from the Royal Academy of Music.
Three Pieces for Harp
$17.00
Difficulty Level | Advanced, Intermediate |
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PDF or LHS | Downloadable |
Harp Type | Pedal Harp |
Accompaniment | Solo Collections, Solos |
Three pieces for harp musically imagines three aspects of a coastal environment. I. Sea breezes; II. Footprints in the sand: Homage to Debussy; III. Ocean floor. Inspired by the scent and movement of fresh air blowing in from the ocean, the opening melody of “Sea breezes” constantly evolves via successive variations, heard in the context of counterpoint, modulations and changes of character. “Footprints in the sand: Homage to Debussy” is a meditation on the opening motif of Debussy’s prelude Des pas sur la neige, replete with ostinati and cross-rhythmic patterns. The final movement, “Ocean floor,” is a brief depiction of a deep aquatic environment, musically imagining the scurrying of sea creatures across a dimly-lit sea bed. Three Pieces for harp was commissioned by Australian harpist, Jacinta Dennett, and performed as part of her Threaded Stars tour. Jacinta Dennett collaborated with Australian cinematographer Jarrod Boord to create an inspiring film of the work: ::click here:: (audio recording by Haigelbagel Productions).