I appreciate you using your ‘imperfect’ takes as part of your examples because it lets us know what could happen if pedals happen to be too complex in limb independence, as well as imbalance of the instrument. This is a very informative video! Thank you!
As someone who is not knowledgeable about the specific demands needed for executing this piece my regard for the skills on the pedal harp is greatly increased. Sincere thanks. I had explored several measures on a small cross strung out of curiosity and found it an intriguingly complex piece for an amateur. Only recently had I observed a skilled chromatic harpist solo a part. Being exposed to both perspectives and my experience all I can say is I am definitely in awe.
@@daniellekuntz It is the same thing on a cross strung as well at first, rows of strings doubling into what looks like infinity. Thank goodness for the plasticity of the brain. With accomodation it can eventually seem normal. Still, having said that, what an incredible piece for harp. Again your skill and explanation are wonderful.
Great and Informative video, Danielle. Being a composer who has written for harp in orchestral pieces, this is gold. Sadly the Wagner opera is pronounced “Dee Val-cure-re”.
Wagner: dumping piano parts on to the harps! The end of Das Rheingold is pure harp torture, and most players fake it. Same with Mahler and Verdi. (at times, e.g. The Force of Destiny prelude (Verdi) or passage from the 3rd symphony (Mahler))
Yes, to all of these! Verdi is another one that includes far more notes than are actually heard in the orchestration. (Making a mental note to do a review on that one, I've played it in orchestra many times.)
@@daniellekuntz But when I think of great harp parts, I think of the end of Das Rheingold & Die Walkure. You could turn the question around. Which orchestral harp parts sound great and are easy to play?
Oh darn, had I taken German instead of French in college, the Valkyries might have survived. But thanks for pointing that out, I'll double check my German next time!
Thanks again Danielle! I'm sure that thousands of composers will benefit from watching this video!
Absolutely! I've learned quite a bit myself from looking at these excerpts from a composer's point of view. It's a fascinating study!
4:30 that thrill fits very well, jeje
I appreciate you using your ‘imperfect’ takes as part of your examples because it lets us know what could happen if pedals happen to be too complex in limb independence, as well as imbalance of the instrument. This is a very informative video! Thank you!
I appreciate that, thank you!!
As someone who is not knowledgeable about the specific demands needed for executing this piece my regard for the skills on the pedal harp is greatly increased. Sincere thanks. I had explored several measures on a small cross strung out of curiosity and found it an intriguingly complex piece for an amateur. Only recently had I observed a skilled chromatic harpist solo a part. Being exposed to both perspectives and my experience all I can say is I am definitely in awe.
Absolutely! I'm so glad you found it helpful! (side note, I tried a triple strung harp once and went completely cross-eyed! )
@@daniellekuntz It is the same thing on a cross strung as well at first, rows of strings doubling into what looks like infinity. Thank goodness for the plasticity of the brain. With accomodation it can eventually seem normal. Still, having said that, what an incredible piece for harp. Again your skill and explanation are wonderful.
My head exploded watching the pedal changes in real time. 😳
You're Superwoman!!
Also, I think I have that sweater. 🤔
Oh thank you! It took lots of slow practice...
Haha, that's my favorite sweater!
Holy moly! That's a lot of pedal changes. Thank you for this wonderful video. :)
This is why harpists (don't) love Wagner!
Once again, very helpful to any arranger/orchestrator.Thank you Danielle.. !!
YAYYYY you did it! Awesome!
Great and Informative video, Danielle. Being a composer who has written for harp in orchestral pieces, this is gold. Sadly the Wagner opera is pronounced “Dee Val-cure-re”.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful. (And yes, sadly I realized my mispronunciation too late...)
"Dye Val-cure" lol
Thank you! Very informative
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
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Wagner: dumping piano parts on to the harps! The end of Das Rheingold is pure harp torture, and most players fake it.
Same with Mahler and Verdi. (at times, e.g. The Force of Destiny prelude (Verdi) or passage from the 3rd symphony (Mahler))
Yes, to all of these! Verdi is another one that includes far more notes than are actually heard in the orchestration. (Making a mental note to do a review on that one, I've played it in orchestra many times.)
@@daniellekuntz But when I think of great harp parts, I think of the end of Das Rheingold & Die Walkure.
You could turn the question around. Which orchestral harp parts sound great and are easy to play?
0:21 seems a little genocidal though. Shocking to see in such an enlightening video.
Oh darn, had I taken German instead of French in college, the Valkyries might have survived.
But thanks for pointing that out, I'll double check my German next time!