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
Detail of a single-action pedal harp by F.J. Naderman, 1815
Photo: Rico Ijntema