The Largo from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto in D major transcribed for solo harp, three lever harps and harp and guitar. Watch: https://youtu.be/WJJxr3hKjYU Listen: https://shoshannagodber.com/track/2602906/largo-from-vivaldi-s-lute-concerto
Vivaldi’s Largo is for solo lever, or flexible harp ensemble with 2-4 lever or pedal harps. Largo is the second movement from the Violin Concerto in F minor, “Winter” from the Four Seasons collection. Listen: https://shoshannagodber.com/track/2608160/the-four-seasons-largo-from-winter-by-vivaldi Watch: https://youtu.be/k0-L9TnSS78
This arrangement is for 3 part mixed ability harp ensemble. Part 1 is suitable for advanced beginners, part 2 is slightly harder and part 3 is at a more intermediate level. In a big group, parts could be made easier by only assigning one hand or by taking it at a slower tempo. In the key of F with no lever changes. Watch: https://youtu.be/ufhjmKW71bM
This gorgeous Scottish Air is said to have been written by a wounded soldier after the Battle of Sherrifmuir in 1715. He sings of his longing to go home - even if he gets there only to die of his wounds. This arrangement is for 3 part harp ensemble and is suitable for a mixed level group. Harp 1 can be played on a 26 string harp (with the C below middle C as its lowest string) and is mostly 5ths or 4ths in the left hand. Harp 2 is more of an early intermediate level with octaves and 1,5,8 patterns in the left hand. Both harp 1 and 2 have fingering included. Harp 3 is more late intermediate. The arrangement is in the key of G with no accidentals/lever changes.
Dona Nobis Pacem or Give Us Peace is a traditional round sung in three parts. I wanted to capture more desperation in the plea for peace, so I started it in D minor. However, peace is eventually granted and we resolve to F major for the final round. There is one lever change per part. Harp 1 is for late intermediate/early advanced players comfortable playing LH patterns such as 1,5,8,9,10. Harp 2 is slightly easier. Harp 3 has mostly octaves in the LH. All parts need a 34 string harp, but harp 3 could easily be adapted to a 26 string harp by leaving off the bottom note in the LH octaves. Watch: https://youtu.be/m-q5vq7er2s?si=S4vR0LpVHhO7eJcP
This three part harp ensemble arrangement is a medley of the traditional carol, "The Bellman's Song" and "Carol of the Bells" by Mykola Leontovych. The arrangement is in E minor, but harpists need to have levers on C and D as well. Each harp gets part of the melody. Harp 1 is suitable for intermediate harpists and has right hand harmonics and two lever changes. Harp 2 is suitable for early intermediate harpists. There are lever changes, but only when the left hand isn't playing. Harp 3 is suitable for late intermediate harpists capable of right hand and left hand harmonics, 1,5,8,9,10 left hand patterns and lever changes.
15th Century French Carol arranged for 3 part harp ensemble Listen: https://shoshannagodber.com/track/2602879/noel-nouvelet-sing-we-now-of-christmas Watch: https://youtu.be/rxXy8EHSNno
A Burgundian Christmas Carol written by Bernard de la Monnoye and published in 1720. Arranged for three part harp ensemble. Listen: https://shoshannagodber.com/track/2602876/patapan-willie-take-your-little-drum Watch: https://youtu.be/FXxb92Cz5Vo
An entertaining arrangement for four part harp ensemble of the popular English Christmas carol. Harp 1 is suitable for a beginner with a small harp and no levers. Harp 2 and 3 are more intermediate level and need F levers. Harp 4 is for a more advanced intermediate player and needs F and A levers. Watch: https://youtu.be/4WeVkqJjUTk
This 4 part harp ensemble is for a group of mixed abilities (early intermediate to late intermediate) and every part gets a turn with the melody. Watch: https://youtu.be/mv0jw25bqYs
