Alessandro Palazzani Lever Changes Exercises extracted from “HARPING THROUGH PACHELBEL’S CANON:a comprehensive method for the harp – Vol.4 MISCELLANEA”
Ex. 01 single lever changes
Ex. 02 "tenuto" lever changes
Ex. 03 double lever changes
Ex. 04 modulations to the nearest keys from a major key
Ex. 05 modulations to the nearest keys from a minor key
Ex. 06 modulations to some distant keys
Ex. 07 seven other exercises on lever changes
Ex. 08 lever slides
Four pieces containing various lever changes, arranged for lever harp by Alessandro Palazzani
J. S. Bach - The Well Tempered Clavier – Prelude 1 in C
Giovanni (Jean) Frojo, born in Catanzaro on June 1, 1847, and passing away on April 17, 1925, is a currently forgotten figure in music history. He was a pianist and composer who, despite lacking formal academic training, devoted his life to concert performances and teaching. Frojo left behind a substantial body of work, including numerous musicological writings and a wide array of piano compositions.
During the latter half of the 19th century, Frojo's compositions enjoyed popularity in the salons of the time. They were noted for their delicate inspiration and genuine melodic vein. His educational and theoretical works also garnered significant attention, the former for their consciously directed approach to initial instrument learning and the latter for their ability to gracefully guide readers through the most important musical issues of the era. Throughout his writings, there is a certain nostalgia for the graceful music of the classical period, juxtaposed with the evolving forms and timbres of romanticism and post-romanticism.
Frojo's expertise extended beyond the piano; he was also a practitioner and theorist of the harp. For this instrument, he composed various pieces, including "Rêverie" (Naples, Izzo, circa 1892), "Preghiera di una fanciulla" (Izzo, Naples, 1922), and several theoretical and educational works: "Origini e sviluppo dell'arpa" (Padua, 1887) and "Scuola della tecnica dell'arpa" (Turin, 1896).
He passed away in his hometown at the age of 77.
The charming piece "Rêverie" presented here is a simple composition with a melancholic character, in the style of a barcarole, with a touch of Christmas in its melody. The musical form is straightforward, presenting successive self-contained episodes without significant development. The recapitulation of the first theme in the finale adds a slightly more polished touch to the form.
The various arrangements provided in this book aim to make this delicate piece accessible on a small lever harp, in a simplified version with reduced technical difficulty (omitting octaves and simplifying accompaniment). For performers with greater technical abilities and a larger harp, a version closer to Frojo's original is available, with only minor changes aimed at minimizing lever changes. The collection is complemented by a facsimile of the original score.
Four Pieces from Giuseppe Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA arranged for lever harp by Alessandro Palazzani
CONTENTS:
Addio del passato aria from act 3 (Violetta) Un dì, felice, eterea duetto from act 1 (Violetta & Alfredo) Di Provenza il mar, il suol aria from act 2 (Germont) Prelude and Finale prelude from act 1 and last measures of act 3
Discover
the timeless elegance of Giuseppe Verdi's beloved opera 'La Traviata'
in a whole new light with Alessandro Palazzani's enchanting arrangement
for lever harp. In this captivating collection, Palazzani brings to life
four exquisite pieces from the opera, allowing the delicate yet
powerful melodies to soar through the strings of the harp with grace and
emotion. Dive into the world of Violetta, Alfredo, and the tragic love
story that has captured hearts for generations, as each note transports
you to the heart of 19th-century Paris. Whether you're a experienced
harpist or simply a lover of classical music, this collection promises
to enchant and inspire with its unique interpretation of Verdi's
timeless masterpiece.
For fully levered 34/36 strings harp, E flat tuning Level: late intermediate/advanced
THE COMPLETE BOOK IS AVALAIBLE IN 3 DIFFERENT FORMATS
Arranged for smalll lever harp by Alessandro Palazzani.
An exquisite rendition of
one of the most captivating melodies from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, now
arranged for small lever harp (extending down to C below middle C).
The
score comprises three versions in E flat, F, and G major, with lever
changes indicated in red.
Fingerings are provided, making it suitable
for intermediate-level players.
Over
770 technical exercises based on Pachelbel’s Canon harmonic progression
collected in four volumes ordered by level of difficulty and
containing all the topics of harp technique
Vol. XII Ten Romantic Adagios for the wedding ceremony and other occasions arranged for small lever harp and a melodic instrument with an optional bass line
Alessandro Palazzani is an award-winning composer and musician based in northern Italy, who specialises in classical composition.
His music combines traditional elements and cantabile melodies with contemporary harmonies.
