《The World Of The Harp Susann Mcdonald》Harp and nothing but harp, played by a world-famous harpist Susann McDonald.Thirteen pieces are played on the concert harp, two on the Paraguayan harp ("La Guabina" and "Llanos"), and one on the Irish harp (though this is actually a 2-piece set "Believe Me If All Those Endearing You Charms" and an "Irish Gigue".Tunes vary from 14th/15th century to contemporary, some very familiar, some not well known, mostly classical, a few traditional, with wondeful variations of volume within the pieces and contrasts of style between them.
Susann McDonald plays everything with a firm, clear, fresh touch even on the most elaborate glissandos. The music flows and bubbles in cascades of sound. Subtle, unexpected variations in timing add to the excitement.Digitally recorded and mastered half-speed by genius sound engineer Stan Ricker, the result is unbelievably pure undistorted sound, as though Suzanne were sitting directly in front of you.Perfect both for background music and careful listening.
01 Chanson dans la Nuit, versions for 1 or 2 harps
Composed by Carlos Salzedo
with Susann McDonald
02 Sonata for piano in D major, Op.13
Composed by Mateo Albeniz
with Susann McDonald
03 Recuerdos de viaje, pieces (7) for piano, Op. 71, B. 18 No 8, Rumores De La Caleta
Composed by Isaac Albeniz
with Susann McDonald
04 Fire Dance for harp (from Petite Suite)
Composed by David Watkins
with Susann McDonald
05 Guabina, for harp
Composed by Alfredo Ortiz
with Susann McDonald
06 Llanos, for Paraguyan harp
Composed by Alfredo Ortiz
with Susann McDonald
07 Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms (AKA: My Love's On The Cold Ground)
Composed by Irish Traditional
with Susann McDonald
08 Irish Gigue
Composed by Anonymous
with Susann McDonald
09 Greensleeves, English folk song
Composed by English Traditional
with Susann McDonald
10 Courante
Composed by Anthoine Francisque
with Susann McDonald
11 Pavane et Bransles for harp
Composed by Anthoine Francisque
with Susann McDonald
12 Etude de Concert pour harp, Op 39 "Au Matin"
Composed by Marcel Tournier
with Susann McDonald
13 Jazz Band for harp
Composed by Marcel Tournier
with Susann McDonald
14 La fille aux cheveux de lin, prelude for piano, L. 117/8
Composed by Claude Debussy
with Susann McDonald
15 Universal Judgement, tone poem
Composed by De Camillo Nardis
with Susann McDonald
16 Grande Fantasie for harp ("La mandoline") Op. 84
Composed by Elias Parish Alvars
with Susann McDonald
17 Siciliana for harp
Composed by Marcel Grandjany
with Susann McDonald
