Dear Anjali,
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I'm thrilled to welcome you to your very own private web page, your personal oasis in the world of harp music. Here, you'll find everything you need to embark on a harmonious journey of learning, self-discovery, and musical growth.
Your harp is a Lyon & Healy CG 47 strings Serial Number #
Your Harp Supplies Sanctuary:
Explore a treasure trove of harp supplies, from strings to sheet music. I've curated a collection of top-quality resources to support your musical aspirations. Whether you're seeking the perfect set of strings or a new piece to master, here you will find links to the best harp shops in the country.
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Your musical journey is unique, and I am here to help you chart your course. Keep tabs on your lesson progress and set inspiring goals. This page is your canvas to paint the picture of your harp-playing dreams, and we're here to help you achieve them.
Your musical journey is unique, and I am here to help you chart your course. Keep tabs on your lesson progress and set inspiring goals. This page is your canvas to paint the picture of your harp-playing dreams, and we're here to help you achieve them.
Video Library:
Dive into a vast library of harp videos, ranging from tutorials to inspiring performances. Let the melodies and techniques of experts be your guide. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, there's always something new to discover.
Dive into a vast library of harp videos, ranging from tutorials to inspiring performances. Let the melodies and techniques of experts be your guide. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, there's always something new to discover.
La Gimblette by Bernard Andres
You are currently working on this piece.
BERNARD ANDRÈS
French harpist and composer, Bernard Andrès was born in Belfort in 1941. Following his elder sister, he began his musical education at the age of five with the piano, which he continued to play throughout his life. At eight, he taught himself to compose. When he was 19 years old, Andres discovered the harp. After a year of studies at the Besançon Conservatory, and two at the Strasbourg Conservatory under Madame Meyer, Andrès entered the Paris National Conservatory under the instruction of Jacqueline Borot. He also studied with Micheline Kahn. In 1966, he received the first prize for harp, with special mention from the jury, and then went on to serve as principal harpist for the Air Force Army Orchestra and the Symphonic Orchestra of Ile de France.From 1969 until his retirement in 2005,
After this “safe” beginning of an orchestral career, composing, with its mysteries and problems waiting to be resolved, continued to haunt him. “Narthex” and “Parvis” quickly won audiences over. “Anamorphoses”, “Acalephes”, and “Elegy for the death of a shepherd” also use modern effects while adding magnificent melodic and modal tension.
Andrès admits to having very few influences. He hopes his music will be seen as a continuation of the French tradition, with all its splendid restraint and mellifluous poetry. He is above all a melodic composer. The guiding thread of all of his works, be they classical in nature or more influenced by contemporary music, is melody, that fabulous expression of human voice that weeps, despairs, rejoices in beauty, or exhales and exults in divine trembling.
Bernard Andrès works with traditional music and contemporary exploration. He sees the future in this very co-operation, rather than in the opposition of these two elements, and he does not like to stay with the same ideas for long. The diversity and seemingly surprising stylistic incongruity apparent in his music are therefore not surprising. And yet, “Spices”, “Duke”, “The Gimblette”, and “The Preludes” are all delectable invitations to dream.
As an instructor, Bernard Andrès influenced a whole generation of harpists. But it is above all his compositions that have earned him notoriety. Andrès does not confine himself to composing only for the harp. He has written for orchestra, for different chamber music ensembles. A prolific composer, Andrès has over 60 edited works to his name. His talent has also been recognized through prizes in many composition competitions.
Currently, Bernard Andrès dedicates himself primarily to composition and to publishing his works. He strongly believes in passing on a personal vision of his own compositions and provides masterclasses throughout the world, as well as participating in competition juries.
French harpist and composer, Bernard Andrès was born in Belfort in 1941. Following his elder sister, he began his musical education at the age of five with the piano, which he continued to play throughout his life. At eight, he taught himself to compose. When he was 19 years old, Andres discovered the harp. After a year of studies at the Besançon Conservatory, and two at the Strasbourg Conservatory under Madame Meyer, Andrès entered the Paris National Conservatory under the instruction of Jacqueline Borot. He also studied with Micheline Kahn. In 1966, he received the first prize for harp, with special mention from the jury, and then went on to serve as principal harpist for the Air Force Army Orchestra and the Symphonic Orchestra of Ile de France.From 1969 until his retirement in 2005,
After this “safe” beginning of an orchestral career, composing, with its mysteries and problems waiting to be resolved, continued to haunt him. “Narthex” and “Parvis” quickly won audiences over. “Anamorphoses”, “Acalephes”, and “Elegy for the death of a shepherd” also use modern effects while adding magnificent melodic and modal tension.
Andrès admits to having very few influences. He hopes his music will be seen as a continuation of the French tradition, with all its splendid restraint and mellifluous poetry. He is above all a melodic composer. The guiding thread of all of his works, be they classical in nature or more influenced by contemporary music, is melody, that fabulous expression of human voice that weeps, despairs, rejoices in beauty, or exhales and exults in divine trembling.
Bernard Andrès works with traditional music and contemporary exploration. He sees the future in this very co-operation, rather than in the opposition of these two elements, and he does not like to stay with the same ideas for long. The diversity and seemingly surprising stylistic incongruity apparent in his music are therefore not surprising. And yet, “Spices”, “Duke”, “The Gimblette”, and “The Preludes” are all delectable invitations to dream.
As an instructor, Bernard Andrès influenced a whole generation of harpists. But it is above all his compositions that have earned him notoriety. Andrès does not confine himself to composing only for the harp. He has written for orchestra, for different chamber music ensembles. A prolific composer, Andrès has over 60 edited works to his name. His talent has also been recognized through prizes in many composition competitions.
Currently, Bernard Andrès dedicates himself primarily to composition and to publishing his works. He strongly believes in passing on a personal vision of his own compositions and provides masterclasses throughout the world, as well as participating in competition juries.
Do we know what La Gimblette means?
Is it a painting! Check this out
or a pastry?
Would you be willing to contact the composer to ask him?
Is it a painting! Check this out
or a pastry?
Would you be willing to contact the composer to ask him?
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This little girl gives the most convincing performance of this piece that I have found on YouTube, feel free to listen to other versions too! I have included another version below.
Melodies and Tips at Your Fingertips:
Unlock a world of harp wisdom with downloadable resources and practice tips. Learn how to practice more efficiently, fine-tune your technique, and uncover the secrets to creating beautiful melodies. Your harp journey is about to become even more rewarding.
Unlock a world of harp wisdom with downloadable resources and practice tips. Learn how to practice more efficiently, fine-tune your technique, and uncover the secrets to creating beautiful melodies. Your harp journey is about to become even more rewarding.
Useful apps and websites!
Rhythm trainer
Chet ear training
Andante practice journal
Sight Reading Trainer
Note Trainer
IMSLP website is a free digital library of public domain score
Rhythm trainer
Chet ear training
Andante practice journal
Sight Reading Trainer
Note Trainer
IMSLP website is a free digital library of public domain score
Orchestra Pieces
Congratulations on winning your very first audition, Anjali! I am very proud of your accomplishments.
As principal harpist of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra you are currently working on the following pieces.
Here you will find the orchestra score of Chanson de Matin. It is very important to learn how to read and study a score to fully prepare to play with an orchestra. we will talk more about this procedure during our lesson.
The harp player shortly after 9:10
You are also working on Nadermann Sonatina No. 2
As you navigate this virtual harp haven, remember that your journey is a unique one. I am here to support you every step of the way. Feel free to explore, learn, and grow at your own pace.
Your harp awaits, and so does the music you're destined to create. Together, let's make every pluck of the string a step closer to your musical aspirations.
Thank you for entrusting me with your harp journey. Welcome aboard, dear Anjali!
Harmoniously Yours,
Giuseppina
Sarasota Harp Academy
Your harp awaits, and so does the music you're destined to create. Together, let's make every pluck of the string a step closer to your musical aspirations.
Thank you for entrusting me with your harp journey. Welcome aboard, dear Anjali!
Harmoniously Yours,
Giuseppina
Sarasota Harp Academy