Thomas: Complete Duos for Harp & Piano, Vol. 1 Duo Praxedis

• John Thomas (1826 - 1913): Souvenir du nord (Version for Harp & Piano):
• 1Souvenir du nord (Version for Harp & Piano): Introduction01:21
• 2Souvenir du nord (Version for Harp & Piano): Theme00:59
• 3Souvenir du nord (Version for Harp & Piano): Var. 1, Moderato00:54
• 4Souvenir du nord (Version for Harp & Piano): Var. 2, Allegro brillante00:55
• 5Souvenir du nord (Version for Harp & Piano): Var. 3, Andante cantabile01:38
• 6Souvenir du nord (Version for Harp & Piano): Var. 4, Allegro scherzando02:10
• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827):
• 7Adelaide, Op. 46 (Arr. J. Thomas for Harp & Piano)05:47
• John Thomas: Welsh Duets No. 1 (Dyddiau mebyd) [Version for Harp & Piano]:
• 8Welsh Duets No. 1 (Dyddiau mebyd) [Version for Harp & Piano]: I. Serch hudol02:51
• 9Welsh Duets No. 1 (Dyddiau mebyd) [Version for Harp & Piano]: II. Toriad y dydd03:05
• 10Welsh Duets No. 1 (Dyddiau mebyd) [Version for Harp & Piano]: III. Gwyr harlech03:02
• Welsh Duets No. 2 (Cambria) [Version for Harp & Piano]:
• 11Welsh Duets No. 2 (Cambria) [Version for Harp & Piano]: I. Y gadlys03:23
• 12Welsh Duets No. 2 (Cambria) [Version for Harp & Piano]: II. Y ferch o'r Scer02:29
• 13Welsh Duets No. 2 (Cambria) [Version for Harp & Piano]: III. Tros y garreg03:41
• Welsh Duets No. 3 (Dewch i'r frwydyr) [Version for Harp & Piano]:
• 14Welsh Duets No. 3 (Dewch i'r frwydyr) [Version for Harp & Piano]: I. Dewch i'r frwydyr04:16
• 15Welsh Duets No. 3 (Dewch i'r frwydyr) [Version for Harp & Piano]: II. Cwynfan Prydain03:45
• 16Welsh Duets No. 3 (Dewch i'r frwydyr) [Version for Harp & Piano]: III. Hela'r sgyvarnog02:23
• Georges Bizet (1838 - 1875):
• 17Carmen, WD 31 (Excerpts Arr. J. Thomas for Harp & Piano)08:49
• George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759):
• 18Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. Gigue I (Arr. J. Thomas for Harp & Piano)03:22
• Charles Gounod (1818 - 1893):
• 19Marche solennelle, GC 627 (Arr. J. Thomas for Harp & Piano)05:27
• John Thomas: Grand Duet in E-Flat Minor (Version for Harp & Piano):
• 20Grand Duet in E-Flat Minor (Version for Harp & Piano): I. Allegro con brio07:00
• 21Grand Duet in E-Flat Minor (Version for Harp & Piano): II. Adagio06:02
• 22Grand Duet in E-Flat Minor (Version for Harp & Piano): III. Allegro con spirito06:26
• Total Runtime01:19:45

Info for Thomas: Complete Duos for Harp & Piano, Vol. 1

Harpist to Queen Victoria, the Welsh composer John Thomas (1826–1913) was also a prolific composer for his own instrument, writing works both for solo harp and for duos of two harps or harp and piano – a combination where the different sounds of the two instruments enhances the clarity of the texture. Thomas’ original works use the elegant Romantic style of his own day, but he often drew on Welsh folksong for his inspiration and also left a generous legacy of transcriptions, especially of operatic favourites

Duo Praxedis:
Praxedis Hug-Rütti, harp Praxedis Geneviève Hug, piano

Duo Praxedis
was established in 1996 when it was invited to perform Bach's Double Concerto in a transcription for harp, piano and orchestra. Since 2009, the two artists regularly perform together in Switzerland and abroad. Duo PRAXEDIS is a welcome guest at renowned international festivals such as the Schloss Esterhazy, Eisenstadt and Engadin festivals. CD recordings.

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