This piece gains a whole different voice when played on harp, but is, I think, equally majestic in its own right. Performed by Amy Turk.
Bach Tocatta and Fugue
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Harp effects in action
Ever wonder why your teacher insisted you learn things like harmonics, tremolo, trills, près de la table, and all those other harpy effects? This arrangement is a good example. And yes, all the effects she uses are also perfectly doable on lever harp.
The piece is Sweet Blues by Bernard Andres, performed by Ruth Boyajian during a Focus on Youth concert at the 11th World Harp Congress in Vancouver.
Cantina Band from Star Wars – on pedal harp!
The force is indeed strong with this one. Benjamin is now a teenager, performing internationally. You can visit his channel here.
Harpo Marx playing classics
Along with his inimitable charm, Harpo Marx had truly mad harp skillz – and, hands down, the best comedic timing of any harpist to date.
Harpo Marx plays Liszt
Harpo Marx playing Liszt’s 2nd Hungarian Rhapsody, 1946.