Avant et Après Mozart

The Single-action harp received a roaring enthusiasm from the aristocrats in the time of Mozart. "Avant et après Mozart" introduces a charming & unexplored repertoire of the Single-action harp.

Single-action Harp / Masumi Nagasawa

Ch. Bochsa (1789-1856) / Thema & variations on the aria from Don Giovanni

M.Glinka (1804-1857) / Theme & variations on the theme of Mozart

L.Spohr (1784-1859) / Fantasie op.35

F.J. Naderman (1781-1835) / Sonatine No.5

W.A.Mozart (1756-1791), J.Hausseler (1768-1845), M.Nagasawa / Thema & Variation

W.A.Mozart / Sonatas I, II, V, op.4

Souper Galant

Bach family and friends

An elegant combination of Baroque oboe and the Single-action harp brings the music of the Bach family from the galant period alive.

Baroque Oboe / Alfredo Bernardini

Single-action Harp / Masumi Nagasawa

J.S. Bach (1685-1750) / Sonate BWV 1020, Sonate BWV 1031

C.Ph E. Bach (1714-1788) / Sonate in G major for harp solo

J.Ch.Bach (1735-1782) / Sonate IV

C.F. Abel (1723-1787) / Sonate No.1 C major

C. Schaffrath (1709-1763) / Duetto B flat major

Grand Desserts

The world of Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812)

Duets for Single-action harp and the fortepiano were in "vogue" in the end of 18th century. The two unthinkable sounds joined together give an extravagant touch & harmony to the original compositions by J.L.Dussek.

Fortepiano / Richard Egarr

Single-action Harp / Masumi Nagasawa

Duet for harp and pianoforte in E flat major, op.38

S.Corri-Dussek / Sonate op.2 for harp solo

Duo Concertant for harp and pianoforte in B flat major, op.69 No.1

Sonata in F sharp minor, Op. 61 Elegie Harmonique for Fortepiano solo

Duo Concertant for harp and pianoforte in E flat major, op.69 No.2