Saturday, June 13, 2015

A Thing of Beauty


Last Saturday St Paul Chamber Orchestra's last concert of the season featured a Frank Martin piece (see below) that included piano, harpsichord, and harp.  What a joy to hear them all together! It was a sweet, melodic piece!

The Petite Symphonie Concertante of 1944/45 made Martin's international reputation and is the best known of his orchestral works.


14 comments:

  1. I admit, I do love the sound of a harp!

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  2. I found it on youtube; what a beautiful piece. Thank you for introducing me to it.

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  3. Harps have always intrigued me but for some reason I think they should be played on clouds in the sky!

    Re your comment on Ocala: Nope, not a covered bridge, just a plain old wooden bridge... :)

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  4. Sometimes, 'harping' on something is a very good thing. Music to the ears.

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  5. Now I want to hear this piece...

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  6. Beautiful Kate, you've had a lovely arty time lately.

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  7. I love to hear beautiful harp music.

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  8. glad you enjoyed it!

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  9. Sounds like a beautiful way to end the season.

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  10. Love the sound of a harp.

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  11. I love the harp. So intricate and elegant!

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  12. This is a completely unfamiliar piece. But, I would be willing to give it a listen.

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  13. Nice looking harp.

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