Harp Albums by Anne Sullivan

Break Forth: 

music for Christmas

and the season of light

Break Forth is undoubtedly a personal expression – of music, of the harp, of the mystery and beauty of Christmas and the glorious music of the season.  Through her original arrangements, harpist Anne Sullivan reveals the depth of sonorities of her instrument, from the majestic Divinum Mysterium to the joyous Bohemian Bell Carol to the contemplative and moving Ave Maria of Schubert.  “This is the most challenging work I have done to date,” she says. “Between the musical arranging and the performing, it has been an intense creative effort, and I think this recording reflects more of myself than anything else I have done.”

Program: Greensleeves • Break Forth • I Wonder as I Wander • In Dulci Jubilo • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring • Vivaldi Largo • Schubert Ave Maria• Divinum Mysterium • Es ist ein'Ros'entsprungen • Two Italian Carols • Saint-Saens Ave Maria • Bohemian Bell Carol

Romantische:

romantic harp music in the German tradition

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Program: Schuecker Barcarole • Schuecker Mazurka • Zabel Am Springbrunnen • Trnecek Schubert Fantasie • Liszt Consolations • Spohr Fantasie • Folk Song Die Schone Weis'

Christmas Echoes: SPARX, with Joan Sparks, flute

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Christmas isn't complete without flute and harp, and SPARX proudly presents their tribute to the music of the season, Christmas Echoes. For this recording SPARX commissioned composer Scott Lavender to arrange three medleys of traditional Christmas music; a collection of Christmas lullabyes (Slumber Sweet), a merry bell medley (Weihnachtsglocken) and a suite of medieval carols (Christmas Echoes). Truly inspiring music for the season of peace!

Program: Slumber Sweet, arranged by Scott Lavender • Sinfonia, from Bach's Christmas Oratorio • Weihnachtsglocken, arranged by Scott Lavender • Le Sommeil de l'Enfant Jesus, by Busser • Christmas Echoes, arranged by Scott Lavender

Duo Parisienne:

with Nancy Bean, violin and viola and David Cramer, flute

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This is the latest live recording from Philadelphia's premiere chamber music collaboration, 1807 and Friends. It is the first recorded offering from Duo Parisienne, Nancy Bean, violin and viola, and Anne Sullivan, harp. For this recording they are joined by Philadelphia Orchestra flutist David Cramer in a program of repertoire spanning 300 years.The highlight of the disk is the brilliant performance of the dramatic and romantic Saint-Saens Fantaisie for violin and harp, Duo Parisienne's signature piece.

Program: Ibert Entr'acte • Mlynarski Mazurka • Debussy Beau Soir, Reverie, Clair de Lune • Doppler Casilda Fantasie • Ibert Deux Interludes • Marais Suite • Saint-Saens Fantaisie

The Power of Two: SPARX, with Joan Sparks, flute

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A vibrant recording of virtuoso music for flute and harp, mastered from live performances by SPARX. Featured on this disk is the premiere recording of Lowell Liebermann's Sonata for Flute and Harp, commissioned by SPARX in 1996. Fabulous listening for fans of flute and harp!

Program: Liebermann Sonata for Flute and Harp • Koetsier Variations on a Theme by Beethoven • J.S. Bach Sonata in E Major • Badings Ballade

Reflections:
SPARX, with Joan Sparks, flute

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SPARX's most popular cd, Reflections, gathers some of the duo's most requested selections into one beautiful listening experience. Particular favorites are SPARX's own transcription of the Rodrigo Fantasia para un gentilhombre, which was commended by the composer, the glorious Andantino from Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto, and the soothing Satie Gymnopedies.

Program: Rodrigo Fantasia para un gentilhombre • Mozart Andantino • Lauber Four Medieval Dances • Lavender Serenade No. 2 • Satie Three Gymnopedies • C. P. E. Bach Sonata in D Major, Wotq. 83