DCCLXXXVIII. HINDEMITH, Paul (1895-1963)
Sonata for Harp (1939)
1. Mäßig schnell
2. Lebhaft
3. Sehr langsam
Mélanie Laurent, harp
(11:37)
Hindemith -- a violist, who took the trouble to completely familiarize himself with every instrument in the orchestra -- wrote sonatas for just about all of them:
Violin (7); Viola (7); Viola d'Amore; Cello (3); Double Bass; Flute; Oboe; English Horn; Clarinet; Bassoon; Horn; Alto Horn; Trumpet; Trombone; Tuba; and Harp.
Almost all of these became required repertoire for each instrument. This Harp Sonata is certainly one of the most beautiful works ever written for the instrument. (I am amazed by how quickly harpists can change the pedal settings!)
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