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Salzedo Variations Sur Un Theme Dans Le Style Ancien (Variations On an Ancient Tune)
Composer: Carlos Salzedo
Publisher: Alphonse Leduc
Instrument: Harp
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Salzedo Variations Sur Un Theme Dans Le Style Ancien (Variations On an Ancient Tune)
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“Variations on an Ancient Tune” by Carlos Salzedo is the third and final work of a series called Three Piecesfor Solo Pedal Harp. Difficult to play, it requires good mastering of the instrument and of its technique, including the pedals. Using the full range of the instrument, this work features numerous trills, glissandos and accidentals among other technicalities and is divided between really fast and more quiet parts. Really delightful, this melodious piece is composed of a main theme and eleven variations: Main Theme (Maestoso) is composed of chords I. A tempo, Graziamente II. Tempo di Bourrée III. Scherzando IV. LIstesso tempo V. Maestoso VI. Vigorosamente VII. Molto piú lento VIII. Vivo risoluto IX. Lento, tempo di Barcaruola X. Como un preludio XI. Fuga Finishing on the main theme “A Tempo,” this wonderful work is an amazing piece to include in a concert or a recital. Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961) was a French harpist and composer who wrote and transcribed numerous pieces for the harp. He also wrote some pedagogical publications for harpists.