Alexander Thomas
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'Book of Poetry' by Alexander Thomas
A chamber piece in three scenes.
Music and text by Alexander Thomas.
I. Corazón
II. Echoes
III. Stolen
Knut Kippersund Nesdal - Voice / Actor
Alexander Thomas - Harp
Alva Wadströmer - Violin
Rahel Rupprechter - 'Cello
Filmed at Norges Musikkhøgskole, 12th June 2024.
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Відео

'Fantasia on Greensleeves' arr. Keziah Thomas | Ralph Vaughan Williams
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One of THE great tunes, which really needs no introduction. A traditional English song, adapted by Vaughan Williams for his opera 'Sir John In Love', further adapted for the harp by my wonderful colleague Keziah Thomas. It is an ongoing journey of mine to reimagine, uncover and create repertoire for my instrument - to widen the range of what the audience might expect of the harp and also the st...
'One Five Seven' | Alexander Thomas
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The title One Five Seven is in reference to numbers’ meanings as ascribed by the ancient esoteric tradition of western (or Pythagorean) numerology. The story told as one advances through the numbers One through Ten can be very much seen reflected in the Hero’s Journey (as extrapolated by professor and author Joseph Campbell, who was in turn heavily influenced by psychiatrist Carl Jung’s writing...
'Summer Evening' from Three Pieces Op.16 (No.II) | Roger Quilter
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It is an ongoing journey of mine to reimagine, uncover and create repertoire for my instrument - to widen the range of what the audience might expect of the harp and also the stories that we as performers get the chance to tell. It is fascinating, I think, to demonstrate how the work of history's composers might have sounded if they had had the opportunity or inclination to explore the harp. As...
thank u, next | Ariana Grande (lever harp version)
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I've been recently creating a selection of concise arrangements of some of my favourite songs and pieces of music for lever harp, suitable for learners and inspired but some of the challenges that my students face in getting to know this wonderful instrument! I originally arranged this track for pedal harp as part of a theatre project in 2018, and it fast became one of my favourite arrangements...
Jupiter | Gustav Holst
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I've been recently creating a selection of concise arrangements of some of my favourite songs and pieces of music for lever harp, suitable for learners and inspired by some of the challenges that my students face in getting to know this wonderful instrument! This is the second in my set, Gustav Holst's beautifully simple melody from Jupiter which appears right at the centre - the heart of - his...
Scarborough Fair | Trad.
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I've been recently creating a selection of concise arrangements of some of my favourite songs and pieces of music for lever harp, suitable for learners and inspired by some of the challenges that my students face in getting to know this wonderful instrument! I've created this arrangement of Scarborough Fair in three sections. The first with two wimple voices, beginner friendly; the second more ...
My Daily Harp Warm-Up
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Today I'm sharing with you the warm-up that I do every day at the beginning of my practise. It helps me make sure that I start my practise with the correct intentions, wakes up my finger muscles and really focuses my attention on the physical side of playing! I've developed this warm up that works for me at the moment - it's designed to be concise and focusses on some fundamentals that *I* feel...
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis | Ralph Vaughan Williams arr. Alexander Thomas
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Alexander Thomas and Cecilia De Maria perform an original arrangement of this enduring twentieth century masterwork, originally composed for strings. This arrangement has been quite a labour of love for me, having always felt a special connection to the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, in a way that I've not quite felt with any other composer. The music was originally composed for the acoustic ...
'Across The Stars' from Star Wars | John Williams, arr. Alexander Thomas
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Alexander Thomas and Cecilia De Maria perform an original arrangement of Across The Stars, from John Williams' canon of music composed for the Star Wars universe! Follow us on Instagram for a whole host of content and my latest updates - @alexander_harp - @ceciliademaria Find out more about us - alexanderthomasharp.co.uk - cecilia-demaria.com #harp #harpduet #starwars #harpist #johnwilliams #lo...
'Clair De Lune' from Suite Bergamasque, L.75 | Claude Debussy - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Follow me on Instagram for a whole host of content and my latest updates - @alexander_harp Find out more about me - alexanderthomasharp.co.uk Produced by Jess Wealleans | Bramarpla Filmed on location at Rise Hall in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. #debussy #clairdelune #harpist #harp #londonmusician #camac #classicalmusic #alexanderthomas
Thank U! ..Next? | performed & arranged by Alexander Thomas
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Taking it easy, with a little help from Ariana Grande. Follow me on Instagram for a whole host of content and my latest updates - @alexander_harp Find out more about me - alexanderthomasharp.co.uk Produced by Jess Wealleans | Bramarpla #arianagrande #thankunext #jazzharp #harpist #londonmusicians #harp #cover #alexanderthomas
Behind the Scenes | Rise Hall
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Behind the scenes at Rise Hall, set in the Yorkshire countryside in the north of England... Follow me on Instagram for a whole host of content and my latest updates - @alexander_harp Find out more about me - alexanderthomasharp.co.uk Produced by Jess Wealleans | Bramarpla
Somewhere Over The Rainbow | Arlen & Harburg - arranged & performed by Alexander Thomas
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Follow me on Instagram for a whole host of content and my latest updates - @alexander_harp Find out more about me - alexanderthomasharp.co.uk This is one of my absolute favourites to play. Enjoy! Produced by Jess Wealleans | Bramarpla #somewhereovertherainbow #judygarland #jazzharp #harpist #livemusic #weddingmusic #camac #londonmusicians #harp #alexanderthomas
'Interlude' from A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 | Benjamin Britten - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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I have recorded this as a dedication to my wonderful friends Emma Shaughnessy and Jonathan Harris, who as I type this are making final preparations before their wedding tomorrow. This piece of music is of special significance to them - as such in a small way I wanted to share some love, thanks and great music. Xx The seventh of an eleven part work for SSA choir and with harp accompaniment, this...
Herbert Howells | King David - Julia MacDonell | Horn & Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Herbert Howells | King David - Julia MacDonell | Horn & Alexander Thomas | Harp
Alan Menken | Beauty and the Beast - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Alan Menken | Beauty and the Beast - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Alexander Thomas | Endless Night - Julia MacDonell | Horn & Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Alexander Thomas | Endless Night - Julia MacDonell | Horn & Alexander Thomas | Harp
Claude Debussy | Beau Soir - Julia MacDonell | Horn & Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Claude Debussy | Beau Soir - Julia MacDonell | Horn & Alexander Thomas | Harp
Rodgers and Hart | Have You Met Miss Jones - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Rodgers and Hart | Have You Met Miss Jones - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Camila Cabello | Havana - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Camila Cabello | Havana - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Beyoncé | Crazy in Love (Blues) - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Beyoncé | Crazy in Love (Blues) - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Alexander Thomas | Harping About
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Alexander Thomas | Harping About
Amy Winehouse | Love is a Losing Game - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Amy Winehouse | Love is a Losing Game - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Jessie Ware | Say You Love Me - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Jessie Ware | Say You Love Me - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Henriette Renié | Contemplation - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Henriette Renié | Contemplation - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Little Mix | Touch - Alexander Thomas | Harp
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Little Mix | Touch - Alexander Thomas | Harp
Lullaby Of Birdland: Shearing and Weiss [Alexander Thomas, harp]
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Lullaby Of Birdland: Shearing and Weiss [Alexander Thomas, harp]
John Legend: All Of Me [Alexander Thomas, harp]
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John Legend: All Of Me [Alexander Thomas, harp]
Arlen and Harburg: Somewhere Over The Rainbow [Alexander Thomas - Harp]
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Arlen and Harburg: Somewhere Over The Rainbow [Alexander Thomas - Harp]

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jacomiententeije5417
    @jacomiententeije5417 25 днів тому

    Do you have the sheetmusic yet? It's so beautiful played, thanks!

  • @charpnatl
    @charpnatl 2 місяці тому

    Magnificent music making!

  • @allanregis4524
    @allanregis4524 2 місяці тому

    Seeing a male playing the harp so well really inspired me...! Thank you for sharing this. Would you happen to have the sheet music available for linking or purchase?

  • @user-bw4fl8tx2s
    @user-bw4fl8tx2s 4 місяці тому

    Love it, touching and makes me so sad. x

  • @kristinewarmhold
    @kristinewarmhold 7 місяців тому

    Lovely!

  • @charpnatl
    @charpnatl 11 місяців тому

    Alexander, thanks for sharing these tips. It’s been lovely to spend this time with you and your beautiful harp!

  • @generalcancel
    @generalcancel 11 місяців тому

    Enchanting!

  • @kennthomas7363
    @kennthomas7363 11 місяців тому

    Please let us (me) know when your sheet music arrangement of this and Scarborough Fair, are available.

  • @kennthomas7363
    @kennthomas7363 11 місяців тому

    RVW is one of my favorite composers as well. Bravi! Well done! I appreciate the coulours the two of you brought forth. No easy task - delivered with ease and grace. Thank you.

  • @nervousharpist
    @nervousharpist 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this. I'm learning this piece for my grade 6 and I really like your phrasing, it makes me think of wheat blowing in a field on a windy summers day ❤

  • @julianholman7379
    @julianholman7379 Рік тому

    This deserves a better recording !

  • @Denise-SA
    @Denise-SA Рік тому

    Bravissimo!

  • @Unconcerned_Orange
    @Unconcerned_Orange Рік тому

    The dude looks like he can lift the harp with one hand and play a concerto with another

  • @vasylbendas
    @vasylbendas Рік тому

    Magic!

  • @vasylbendas
    @vasylbendas Рік тому

    So beautiful! 😍

  • @ottoflyer1452
    @ottoflyer1452 Рік тому

    ❤truuuue music!🖤🤍🖤💙

  • @RychaardRyder
    @RychaardRyder Рік тому

    I'm so sad that not enough people have had the absolute pleasure of listening to this, love is a losing game is my absolute favourite song and this just brings out so, so, so mich more

  • @dianemelody5609
    @dianemelody5609 Рік тому

    This is one of the best interpretation that i have ever heard

  • @carbonc6065
    @carbonc6065 Рік тому

    Excellent!

  • @galiuchiha5940
    @galiuchiha5940 Рік тому

    beautiful performance! do you have the french horn sheets for this?

  • @imfrankiea
    @imfrankiea Рік тому

    can you teach on skype? I have a lot of experience. I'm in central time the USA.

  • @agiftofcompany
    @agiftofcompany 2 роки тому

    You miss heaven, don't you.. . Angel? Superb

  • @peterelder5373
    @peterelder5373 2 роки тому

    How do I add a pi c anyone

  • @peterelder5373
    @peterelder5373 2 роки тому

    Hi Alexander ,I love your Camac harp,I am thinking of ( next year) buying a Camac egerie harp,do you have any experience of this New harp,and are Camac harp well balanced,how is the pedal action,and of course the sound quality, tone and projection,,your professional view would be much appreciated, Kind regards, Peter😇

  • @charlesintune
    @charlesintune 2 роки тому

    This is really helpful! And you're swole! (Look it up if u don't know American slang lol)

  • @laurenscottharp
    @laurenscottharp 2 роки тому

    Absolutely wonderful, I really enjoyed this.

  • @MLake48
    @MLake48 2 роки тому

    Extraordinary. Gripping. What a performance.

    • @alexanderthomas6474
      @alexanderthomas6474 2 роки тому

      Martin!! Appreciate you taking the time to listen very much, and that the music spoke to you! I hope all is very well in your world, it’s been much too long.

    • @MLake48
      @MLake48 2 роки тому

      @@alexanderthomas6474 I sent you a fb message.

  • @theresasullivan3452
    @theresasullivan3452 2 роки тому

    Just beautiful

  • @theresasullivan3452
    @theresasullivan3452 2 роки тому

    Wow!!!

  • @guntherstewart8941
    @guntherstewart8941 2 роки тому

    Love this. I wish people were more into the harp. It sounds awesome

  • @pipergj33
    @pipergj33 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this. One of the best tunes for sure! Lovely arrangement and playing, sir!

  • @debrucey
    @debrucey 2 роки тому

    Wow, this is one of my all time favourite piano pieces, what a pleasant surprise to hear it here. Good choice 😃

  • @jjsc3334
    @jjsc3334 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing, we like to know more about English music.

  • @keegster7167
    @keegster7167 2 роки тому

    If Star Wars we’re actually in the Ancient Roman Republic

  • @om-astropaul
    @om-astropaul 3 роки тому

    is strings music in the first place , the pizzicato and arpeggio's can't replace the power of bowings, I miss also the power of the pp and ff (double choire effects) between the 3 choires in the original score.

    • @alexanderthomas6474
      @alexanderthomas6474 2 роки тому

      Thank you for stopping by! Remember that transcriptions and paraphrases exist (Liszt, Rachmaninov, Stokowski, Respighi ad nauseum) for the performers to explore and share the repertoire via their medium, rather than to replace or attempt to improve the original. The harp duo repertoire is very small so we are really working on expanding repertoire for performers and audiences to enjoy.

  • @Ultimateultracards
    @Ultimateultracards 3 роки тому

    Across the stars is an automatic like lol. Keep it up!

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima 3 роки тому

    The gentle waves of Vaughan Williams come rushing in , enveloping my heart like my late beloved mother . It's a blissful moment , greatness pleasure . This performance they play with exquisite skill and specutacular technique is beyond description , immeasurable , unfathomable and inspirational , and full of admiration and deep emotion , and comfortable to the ear and the mind From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

  • @ak4448
    @ak4448 3 роки тому

    sounds great! Just out of curiosity: did you write your own arrangement or use piano sheet music?

  • @AP-pm9qy
    @AP-pm9qy 3 роки тому

    This is absolutely beautiful

  • @mchlmcclllnd
    @mchlmcclllnd 3 роки тому

    That was really helpful to watch you. Everyone has such unique ways to start the day. I agree with you... the metronome is key to gaining control while staying relaxed. Thanks so much for sharing what you do!

  • @silverado5469
    @silverado5469 3 роки тому

    I just wanted to add my many BRAVO's!!!!. This is magnificent, wonderful what you two extremely talented musician's have down with this RVW piece of very beautiful music. I could never have imagined this being played on Harps. Absolutely wonderful BRAVO. I LOVE it. John in Ohio.

    • @alexanderthomas6474
      @alexanderthomas6474 3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for your kind words John! 🙏🏼 So glad to hear that you love it.

  • @heyleleti
    @heyleleti 3 роки тому

    That was beautiful!! I was looking for this song being played in a harp, I'm so glad you did it! It's so relaxing and soft to listen to, thank you <3

  • @johnnymax839
    @johnnymax839 3 роки тому

    Thanks 😊 it's helpful

  • @debrucey
    @debrucey 3 роки тому

    🥰

  • @elisabethzosseder8422
    @elisabethzosseder8422 3 роки тому

    Hi! This is great arrangement! Can I ask what arrangement you’re playing off? Or is just a lead sheet? Awesome- love your channel!

    • @alexanderthomas6474
      @alexanderthomas6474 3 роки тому

      Hi Elisabeth! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind comment! Yes you’re right it’s a lead sheet.. this is a tune I’ve done many times and just developed my own way of doing it, broadly. Really recommend using leadsheets to broaden your repertoire if you don’t already.

  • @shaanbhaker2875
    @shaanbhaker2875 3 роки тому

    Wow this is amazing , u made a sad but wonderful song sound so peaceful and soothing 🥰. I love playing this song on the piano

  • @gambarwong
    @gambarwong 3 роки тому

    Wow the phrasing. It’s so beautiful identified and displayed. The interpretation is respectful to Debussy and unique in you own way. Thank you for this.

  • @gillgleave6922
    @gillgleave6922 3 роки тому

    Hello Alex, have been introduced to your fabulous harp playing with you taking part in my choirs virtual performance of One Candle. Am finding it very calming, thank you.

    • @alexanderthomas6474
      @alexanderthomas6474 3 роки тому

      Hi Gill! So pleased your enjoying listening to my videos and thanks for having me as part of your virtual choir experience!

  • @chiefslief1886
    @chiefslief1886 3 роки тому

    Beautiful 🎶🎶💋❤🎶🎶

  • @millomweb
    @millomweb 3 роки тому

    It's a good job The Harp Twins have recently reminded me I like harps ! How many lonely harpists do you know near you ? 'Only Time' (Enya) by The Harp Twins is currently nearly hitting the spot for me at the moment: ua-cam.com/video/NCOFFwh7XbI/v-deo.html So let's hear your version as a duet, of course. What's the optimum number of harps ? 2 seems distinctly better than one but is 3 better than 2 or 2 better than 3 ? 4 ? more ? Please think about this as clearly it's important to know how many instruments you're arranging for. Drop me an e-mail (see my 'about' page) - we can take it from there. Cheers.