Musicians: Ann Griffiths, Isabelle Perrin, Robin Huw Bowen, Siwsann George, Paul McCreesh, The Harp Consort,
Composers: Bach, Parish Alvars, Krumpholtz,
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Sounds Like
Depends which harp - Pedal, Triple or Celtic.
Depends which gig - Solo Concert, Background Music, Orchestral or Folk
Failing that, listen to the recording above!
Angharad began harp lessons at the age of eight through sheer nosiness and the prospect of free squash and biscuits. She later continued her musical training in Cardiff University where she studied with Ann Griffiths. There she gained her BMus and MA in Performance Studies. In 2005 she completed a year of study in Paris with Isabelle Perrin.
In 1990, at the age of 12, she won first prize in the National Eisteddfod playing the triple harp. It's believed that this was the first time in over 70 years that this difficult ancient instrument had been heard on the Eisteddfod stage and Angharad created a sensation. She has since won two further first prizes at the Eisteddfod, among many others in various other competitions.
She has played extensively in solo recitals, worked with many orchestras and is very experienced in session work. Places she has played at throughout Europe include the Purcell Room in London, the Hollywell Rooms in Oxford, the Millennium Stadium and Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Rovaniemi in Finland, Ecole Normale Alfred Cortot in Paris, San Lorenzo El Escorial in Spain. She also represented Wales in the Lorient Interceltique Folk Festival of 2004 held in Brittany and performed in several concerts whilst there.
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Her many achievements include working with musicians such as Katherine Jenkins, Sir Charles Mackerras and Mark Elder; performing on television on numerous occasions; participating in the Arctic Circle Folk Festival, the International Harp Festival in Caernarfon 2006 and twice performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A versatile musician, Angharad regularly performs on the triple, celtic, pedal and single-action pedal harps and is passionately committed to embracing all genres. Angharad has many years teaching experience, including giving workshops all over the country.
In July 2004 Angharad released her first CD entitiled "Carillon for Triple Harp", which consists of Welsh traditional melodies played on the triple harp.
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Balinese Ceremonial Music – Colin McPhee Double Music – John Cage/Lou Harrison Ostinato Pianissimo – Henry Cowell Gamelan and Jhala – Alan Hovhaness Piano Phase – Steve Reich Fifth Simfony – Lou Harrison Kantilan Karangan – Charlie Barber Piano Phase + Clapping Music – Steve Reich
Semra Kurutaç - piano Kate Halsall - piano Hugh Wilkinson - percussion Dave Danford - percussion Gareth Hamlin - percussion Nick Baron - percussion
Sun 17.02.08 LLANTWIT MAJOR St Donats Arts Centre, Tythe Barn 7.30pm 01446 799 100
Tue 19.02.08 CARDIFF St Davids Hall (Level 3 event) 7.30pm 029 2087 8444
Thu 21.02.08 CARMARTHEN Trinity College 7.30pm 01267 676 685
Sat 23.02.08 HOLYHEAD Ucheldre Centre 7.30pm 01407 763 361
Sun 24.02.08 MANCHESTER Royal Northern College of Music 7pm 0161 907 5555
Sat 01.03.08 MOLD Clwyd Theatr Cymru 8pm 0845 330 3565
I like "Welsh traditional melodies played on the triple harp" (above).
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -
2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Well..... took some neurophens ac o ni fel y boi, wedyn 18th un o ffrindiau chwar v wedyn y y nos, ah life is good. Oh diolch. Nol i ysgol wythnos nesaf, at last. Wow, its been over a month since the symposium!!! funny how time just flies by. LOL. Siarad a t soon
Hey, wedi cal nino rota v. I correct myself the composer i was looking for was Glenn Buhr not Bluhr lol. Oh yeah and my Results were. 2A*, 5A, 4B, and 2C. I got A* in Chemistry and obviousley Music lol. Had a really good night last night. Home at 1. Was a bit early but i was a bit tired. Working today? WB
I wish you all wonderful,pretty things, sweet dreams in the nights and and beautiful music than is born in the soul of the feelings for the days in this weekend and in all life days. Juan Carlos Camarasa. Madrid-Spain
I popped down to Pilgrim Harps, yesterday, and bought your CD (I only intended to buy a string, but could not resist the temptation!).
This morning, I have listened to your CD, whilst repairing my concertina. Your lovely CD is now finished, but my concertina is still in pieces on the dining room table. I think that I might just play your CD again, while I finish the job. I do love the sound of the triple harp.
Gracias por añadirme. Thank you for adding me. Wherever there is something in the universe, there is love. Wherever there is music, there is life. All the best from Madrid -Spain.
Gwych! Dwi edrych ymlaen at dy weld d tro! Ond os doi di i'r cyngerdd na bydd rhaid gwrando ar nicola a tom yn warae darn fi i ffliwt baroc a harpsicord! Jyst i rho warning bach iti!!
Thanks for the add Angharad! Diolch!
Beautiful music here! Despite having lived in Wales for 10 years, I'm only just starting to explore Welsh music, and yours is an absolute treasure!
Thanks for adding me, Angharad. Great music, and I admire you for playing all three harps. I dabble, a bit, on clarsach, but have not yet seen a triple harp.
I see that you are in London, tomorrow, and will try to catch up with you on a future visit.
