Two Moods for Harp
composer: Nancy Galbraith (2006)
genre: harp solo
length: 2 movements, 11:30 minutes
world premiere: 10 December 2006
Gretchen Van Hoesen, harp
Kresge Recital Hall
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
audio samples: Meditation    Caprice
program notes: "Two Moods for Harp" was commissioned by Gretchen Van Hoesen, principal harpist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
composer's notes: Movement 1, "Meditation," is rhapsodic in nature, contrasting areas of meditative hymn-like serenity with outbursts of fast runs and passages. The movement evolves into a more steady rhythmic middle section, building to a forte tremolo climax. The meditation ends serenely as it begins.
  Movement 2, "Caprice," is spirited and lively, making use of syncopated rhythms and dancing rhythmic motives. A left-handed ostinato figure appears in the development and serves as a basis for syncopated chordal accents in the right hand.
  "Two Moods for Harp" was commissioned by and is dedicated with great admiration to Gretchen Van Hoesen.
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