Jean-Michel Damase (1928-2013), Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), Lino Liviabella (1902-1964), Ferdinando Paër (1771-1839), Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936), Nino Rota (1911-1979)
The Japanese harpist Nagisa Tanaka is the winner of the 11th International Harp Competition “Suoni d’Arpa”, 2022 edition. The recording of the cd, offered by Tactus to the young artist, features a selection of compositions spanning from the late 18th century to the final echoes of the historical 20th century. The works primarily include opera transcriptions and pieces derived from dance music, enriched by two intriguing explorations: a variation on a popular aria (Paër) and a transcription from piano (Respighi). This diverse repertoire highlights the technical and musical brilliance of the exceptionally talented Japanese harpist, who performs on the exquisite “Iris naturale” model by Salvi Harps, a world-renowned Italian company specializing in the design and craftsmanship of harps.
Tracklist
Ferdinando Paer (1771-1839)
1. Variations on the Venetian Air “Parona Compatime”
Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
2. Harp solo from Lucia di Lammermoor
[Arranged by Albert Zabel (1834-1910)]
Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
3. Una Furtiva Lagrima from L’Elisir d’amore [Arr. John Thomas] Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
4. Piccolo Valzer from La bohème
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
5. Notturno. Lento [da: 6 Pieces for Piano, p. 44]
Nino Rota (1911-1979)
6-7. Sarabanda e Toccata Lino Liviabella (1902-1964)
8. Minuetto
Jean-Michel Damase (1928-2013)
9. Sicilienne variée
- Composer: Jean-Michel Damase (1928-2013), Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), Lino Liviabella (1902-1964), Ferdinando Paër (1771-1839), Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936), Nino Rota (1911-1979)
- Performers: Nagisa Tanaka
- Musicological Text: Sara Simari
- Historical Period: Romanticism
- Code: TC840004
- Edition: March 2025
- Barcode: 8007194108279
- Set: 1
- Total tracks: 9
- Total duration: 45:02