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'DUSSEK AND THE
HARP' (1993) Listen "This is a charming
disc, light elegant and poised, as 18th century music performed on
instruments of the period should be." |
RUBBRA COMPLETE MUSIC
FOR HARP (1998) ASV DCA 1036 "It is Danielle Perrett's
stunning solo harp playing which offers the deepest insight into
Rubbra's serene, pure writing." |
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"musically shaped, phrased and paced with obvious enjoyment" |
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| 'DUSSEK AND THE HARP' (1993) - Chamber Music for Harp on period instruments. Meridian CDE 84451 | |
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"This is a
charming disc, light elegant and poised, as 18th century music
performed on instruments of the period "There is
plenty to enjoy in Danielle Perrett's harp playing. It is
vivacious, musically shaped, phrased and paced with obvious
enjoyment and there is a very wide range of dynamic ... this
recording has some charming music played with affection and
enthusiasm. It is to be recommended for this as well as for the
choice of some unknown repertoire." |
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| GERALDINE McEWAN'S JANE AUSTEN' (1995) - featuring harp music from the time using period instrument. Hodder Headlines Audio label. | |
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| RUBBRA COMPLETE MUSIC FOR HARP (1998) - including 'Discourse' for harp and 'cello, with 'cellist Tim Gill and songs with harp accompaniment, including the 'Jade Mountain' set, with Tracey Chadwell, soprano. Also featuring works by Sir Lennox Berkeley and Sir Herbert Howells. ASV DCA 1036 | |
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"It is
Danielle Perrett's stunning solo harp playing which offers the
deepest insight into Rubbra's
serene, pure writing." "Danielle
Perrett plays with finesse and sensitivity and particularly
admire her free, imaginative
handling of the Pezzo Ostinato. She brings an authority
to this music." "... the
highly sensitive harp playing of Danielle Perrett, an artist of
great sensitivity with a thorough
mastery of Rubbra's contemplative inner world." "... the
harp pieces are both exquisitely played and could hardly be more
authoritative." |
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| The Alabaster Box by Elis Pehkonen with Timothy Kipling, flute & Andree Back, soprano Corinium CMCD002 | |
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| Tranquil Haven with Jane Coulcher, flute. To support Women's Aid, the CD includes new works for flute and harp by David Snell and David Gough. KAT001 | |
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| Naderman Sonatas - on reproduction Naderman harp - Beartramka BTKA 0501 | |
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| The Firebird's Feather (Russian Romantic Harp Music) - Beartramka BTKA 0601 | |
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"[Ms.
Perrett’s] extremely busy career teaching, composing and arranging for
and, of course, performing on, her instrument... perhaps explains the
depth of artistry, as well as superlative technique, in evidence here.
The tone and touch is continually varied, the colours suited to the
often-dark undertones of the music. The sweeping scales and
arpeggios, so idiomatic to the harp, provide elegant under-pinnings to
the often-pronounced and generously-phrased melodic material, while a
very wide dynamic continuum is always deployed with great taste and
discretion... For many, this attractive release will provide an ideal
introduction to the world of Russian Romantic music for solo harp,
especially given the quality of harpist Danielle Perrett's
playing." |
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| Castle Music - with Karin Leitner, flute - Beartramka BTKA 0602 | |
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| The Turning World (Elis Pekhonen) with Tim Kipling flute - Merlin Records CMCD0003 | |
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| A Vision of Heaven (Christopher Wright) with Tim Kipling flute - Merlin Classics MRFD070914 | |
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Sing Reign of Fair Maid - Ely
Cathedral Girls' Choir with Danielle featuring Britten's A Ceremony of
Carols and much other beautiful choral music to honour the
Virgin
Regent Records REGCD284 www.regentrecords.com This was featured on Classic Fm before Xmas. We recorded it in the magical atmosphere and acoustic of Ely Cathedral. It was one of my life's most evocative settings for a performance under the Octagon there at night. This also features lovely harpist Cecily Beer's beautifully expressive singing as one of the soloists. Sarah Macdonald the conductor has done great things with this fine choir in her brief year with them. |
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The other Christmas music CD, hot on the
heels is with the exemplary Oxford Girls' Choir and their wonderful
conductor Richard Vendome. Again this features Britten's A
Ceremony of Carols but with some other intriguing repertoire featuring
the harp entitled:
A CEREMONY OF CAROLS CDG1220 thegiftofmusic.com
We recorded this in more lovely church and
chapel settings in Oxford. |
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| Chamber Music and Songs of John Hopkins - UHR020011012 www.uhrlabel.com | |
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