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AWAKE O HARP
RACHEL DENT

Fine playing and an intriguing programme, which sees two popular works by Handel with some little-known but quite remarkable works for solo harp, including the Santa Fe Suite by major Welsh composer William Mathias, whose Celtic Dances and String Quartets are also on Diversions - the only recordings of these pieces. On three tracks Rachel is joined by organist Ronald Frost at the organ of St. Ann's, Manchester.

A Dunelm Series recording.

playing time: 69.14
direct sale price:  £8.50
audio  sample:  Fire Dance for harp solo by David Watkins (extract)
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tracks:
HANDEL:
Organ Concerto in B flat, op. 4 no. 6 (transcribed by R. Dent) *
TOURNIER:
Etude de Concert - Au Matin
THOMAS:
The Minstrel's Adieu to his Native Land
Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn
GRANDJANY:
Aria in Classic Style *
WATKINS:
Fire Dance
CROFT (arr. D Watkins):
Sarabande and Ground
NICHOLS:
Impromptu
HANDEL (arr. H. Boye):
Chaconne in C major
RAVANELLO:
Prelude-Berceuse *
MATHIAS:
Santa Fe Suite

* with Ronald Frost (organ)

review extracts: for full reviews click here

”This CD is simply brilliant! Rachel Dent is an absolutely outstanding harpist, her selected programme seeming to display all possible aspects of her sensitive musicianship and harp technique to full advantage. A revelation of harp playing! Very highly recommended.” – Ian Milnes (independent review)

“This is a pleasing programme from a young harpist who is making a name for herself as soloist and freelance player.” – Jonathan Woolf (MusicWeb)
“Most of the music is light and colourful, performances are accomplished and the recording, originally by Dunelm Records in 2004, very natural. Warmly recommended.” - Philip Scowcroft (Light Music Society)
“A tasty, classy recording that provides a great break from the noise of the world around us. Simply delightful” – Chris Spector (MidWest Record)
“An enjoyable recital... many will be attracted by the ‘Santa Fe' Suite of William Mathias.” – Peter Spaull (Liverpool Daily Post)
“What an unexpectedly versatile instrument the harp is! The variety of music here is a tribute to both the instrument and the skill of the player. The recording of the harp solo is admirable....a winningly offbeat collection of pieces, very well played.”- John Sheppard (MusicWeb)
“An intriguing way to feature solo music for harp, alongside joint contributions from both harp and organ. The solo harp music is certainly worth hearing.” – Roger Firman (Braille Music Magazine)