Orchestral Field Guide: Harp! Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker, & Ravel, Introduction and Allegro

Update: 2013-03-14

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What instrument in the orchestra makes the music of angels, plays up to seven octaves, has seven pedals, and can take up to 47 minutes—one minute per string—to tune? The harp! In its early stages, the instrument was quite small and popular among folk musicians. Its larger, louder, more modern incarnation has made its way into compositions from all the key composers starting in the late 18th century.

YouTube recommendation: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=bBm1w8J63mg

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Classical Superstars: Jacques Offenbach, The Tales of Hoffmann, The Doll's Song

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Mozart and Mr. Yuck: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Trumpet Concerto in C, K.314, I. Allegro aperto

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Mozart in the Marketplace: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony No.41 in C, K.551 Jupiter, IV. Finale

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Celebrations: Johann Strauss, Sr., Radetzky March, Op.228

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Lost in the Closet: Emil von Sauer, Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor

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Classical Superstars: George Gershwin, Porgy and Bess, It Ain't Necessarily So (arranged by Heifetz)

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Tear-Jerkers: Edward Elgar, Enigma Variations, Op.26, Nimrod

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Little Secrets: Leroy Anderson, Melody on Two Notes

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Tear-Jerkers: Edward Elgar, Salut d'amour, Op.12

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Instrument Wannabe: Leroy Anderson: The Classical Jukebox

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Nature in Music: Camille Saint-Saëns, Carnival of the Animals, The Swan

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Special Effects: Maurice Ravel, Boléro

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Nature in Music: Camille Saint-Saëns, Carnival of the Animals, Aquarium

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Special Effects: Leroy Anderson: The Waltzing Cat

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Orchestral Field Guide: Trumpet! Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Trumpet Concerto in E-flat, S.49, III. Rondo

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Orchestral Field Guide: Piccolo! Antonio Vivaldi: Piccolo Concerto in C

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Orchestral Field Guide: Harp! Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker, & Ravel, Introduction and Allegro

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What's in a Name: Erik Satie, Limp Preludes for a Dog

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What's in a Name: Leroy Anderson, Clarinet Candy

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Little Secrets: Aaron Copland, Fanfare for the Common Man

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Orchestral Field Guide: Harp! Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker, & Ravel, Introduction and Allegro

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Orchestral Field Guide: Harp! Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker, & Ravel, Introduction and Allegro