SKU: A0.976446

For Solo Pedal Harp -- Composed in 2015 -- Approx. duration 7:45 --PROGRAM NOTES:Piece for Harp #1 begins abruptly with an invitation to the listener to take an inner journey into a potentially uncomfortable place. The discomfort dissipates into a more celebratory feel, which leads into the final contemplative mood to end. Compositionally, besides trying to challenge the performer, I am interested in exploring the counterpoint that results from overlapping patterns of different durations, as well as opposing rhythms within these patterns, which can be heard throughout the different sections. The final section of the piece introduces a 3rd contrapuntal layer, which further challenges the performer in that each voice is played on a different part of the string. (Harmonics on top, PDLT or close to the table in the middle, and sustained bass on the bottom.) In combination with the complex rhythmic and metric structure, this is probably the most difficult section, especially when trying to express a calm, contemplative soundscape.

SKU: A0.986089

Original composition for the harp (both pedal and lever) by Tsvetelina Likova. This piece is influenced and named by the traditional Bulgarian dance 'Rachenitsa'. The complexity of the rhythm is one of the most typical features of Bulgarian Folklore music. The dance rachenitsa is in 7/8 measure which is a so-called asymmetrical (unevenly grouped) rhythm when the beats are from the type: 2+2+3 - consisting of 7 beats and 3 groupings, where the group of three is placed on the third grouping. Each first note of every grouping should be emphasised (as shown at the beginning of the piece with the harp percussion). .