For Artemy Andres Izmaylov (b. 1974)	return to previous page

	Work:	Three single works for solo harp
	Catalogue No:	Adlais 143
	ISMN:	979-0-57032-114-8
	Edition:	2007 A4 stapled
	Duration:	A Dream 01:00 minutes Sad Waltz 02:03 minutes Toccata 03:52 minutes
	Suitable for:	Grade 3-5 Lever or Pedal Harp
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The three pieces in the set were written for Artemy Izmaylov, fourth generation harpist, and son of the composer, when he was eight or nine years old.

A Dream, the nocturne-like first movement, concentrates on arpeggios and a singing tone, whilst the second, Sad Waltz, has a slightly more difficult left hand, supporting a legato melody in the right hand. Both pieces are Grade 3 standard. The Toccata which ends the suite is longer, more demanding (Grades 4-5), and is a fascinating study-demonstration, in miniature form, of various compositional techniques. These include frequent time-changes, contrapuntal elements, independence of the hands, sometimes with the two different main themes in both hands at the same time, but all blending into a cohesive whole and an attractive solo harp piece.

Beautifully written for the instrument, the pieces For Artemy have a contemporary freshness of appeal, far removed from the traditional mould of harp writing. They may be played as a suite, or performed separately. Deliberately written so that there are no pedal changes except for the E pedal used in the Toccata, they can be played on lever harp as well as on concert harp.

For Artemy has been recorded by Artemy Izmaylov and is available from Creighton's Collection
see Audio Sample panel below.

© A.G. 2007

Recordings of this music Click CD cover to go to Creighton's Collection for further information & audio clips

"Music for Harp" by Andres Izmaylov

Please note that some recordings may differ from the notation in Adlais scores Recordings might include an artists own arrangements either from an Adlais score or another source