![]() ![]() We do recommend you purchase an electronic tuner if you don't already own one. Each instrument comes with a paper tuning template that slides right under the strings to assist with tuning. Like any musical instrument - the Reverie Harp needs to be tuned. ![]() These finely crafted instruments are made with a solid mahogany soundboard and solid cherry frame. Helps open people up even if they are no longer able to communicate with words. This instrument lends itself to a wide variety of music therapy settings: the bedside of somebody that is ill, recovering from surgery, or approaching the end of life. Music Therapy InstrumentĪ must-have tool for music therapists, visitation ministers/chaplains, activity directors, and nursing homes care-givers. This instrument delivers special experiences to all who play it. The first volume of the Poenitz Edition (works for solo harp played by Laura Vinciguerrra) is available on Brilliant Classic 94179.This Musicmakers Deluxe Reverie Classic is a music therapy instrument designed to be played by everyone regardless of musical skill and produces soothing music, healing vibrations, and lightweight portability. Franz Poenitz was not only a virtuoso on the harp (as is clearly evident in the rich and complex writing for his instrument in this music) but also an accomplished painter, one of his creations adorns the cover of the CD. The booklet notes written by a descendant of Poenitz, Mr Andreas Fischer. ![]() Includes booklet notes, sung texts and a biography of Franz Poenitz. The second volume in a series of Poenitz recordings on Brilliant Classics, following Poenitz’s Works for Harp (9179), also performed by Laura Vinciguerra World premiere recordings of rare but fascinating repertoire Featuring world premiere performances of a number of pieces, this new disc is an introduction to this forgotten composer, and will be of particular interest to harp music enthusiasts. In all cases, Poenitz’s ability to write intuitively for the harp is clear, and given full expression by this accomplished group of performers. Der Fischer sees Goethe’s ballad of the same title set in an unusual arrangement for harp and mezzo-soprano, while the evocative Wikingerfahrt may have been inspired by Swedish stories about the Viking Frithiof. In Spukhafte Gavotte (‘Spooky’ Gavotte), Heinrich Heine’s ghostly poem Maria Antoinette is depicted through a suitably eerie arrangement. In the eight pieces, Poenitz’s experience as a virtuoso harpist is evident he makes full use of the instrument’s timbre, colour and lyricism to create evocative music of great delicacy. He began studying composition when he was 11, and continued to write music throughout his career – focusing primarily on works for the harp and harmonium, of which he was also a virtuoso.Īlthough Poenitz’s compositions never achieved widespread fame and were forgotten during the course of the 20th century, this fantastic new collection demonstrates why his works – particularly those for harp – are experiencing a revival of interest. Born in 1850 in Bischofswerder, West Prussia (now Poland), Franz Poenitz made his name as a harpist, performing and touring as a child prodigy from the age of six, before spending most of his adult career as a chamber musician at the Berlin Royal Court Opera. ![]()
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