Author: Hiram Alvin ReidPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Harp of the West
Author: Hiram Alvin ReidHarp of the West
Author: Hiram Alvin ReidA Harp of the West
Author: Isabel RicheyPublisher:
ISBN: 9783337838805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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A Harp of the West (Classic Reprint)
Author: Isabel RicheyPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483839045
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Excerpt from A Harp of the West He slept, and his soul was uplifted, And borne on the Night's ebon breast, To lands where the red sun still sifted, His beams o'er the drouth-stricken West. The corn standing dead by the highways Bore nought Of the life-saving grain, The cattle that roamed in the byways Were seeking for moisture in vain. Oh think of the famine-struck masses, Oh, look on our harvest all sere! He saw the grim face of Starvation Look out from the half-open door, He saw the Storehouse of the Nation As bare as a wide threshing floor! He heard the babes calling for mercy, Oh, give of your millions to save! But nought from a plethoric purse, he To succor the needy ones gave! He sleeps, but his spirit is roaming Away from his body of clay, The shadows still dance in the gloaming, And bow to the gods of Cathay. He stands where the waters are sweeping The earth with a glittering scythe, He sees where the torrents are heaping Up bodies that fearfully writhe; The gold of a fair woman's tresses, The snow of her bosom all cold, Death touches with silent caresses, Then Clasps in a passionate fold. Out there, a pale arm in the darkness, Is laid on a pillow of moss, And cut by another whose starkness, Forms with it a white marble cross. He hears the weak moan of the dying, Storm-tossed on that ocean-swept shore, And voices of women there crying, Half lost in the elements roar. The winds say, Oh give to the needy! The waves say, The billows Of Time, Are heartless as we, and as greedy, They'll cover you, too, with their rime! He hears, but the love of his riches, Lies close to his world-hardened heart, Fills full all its corners and niches, And leaves for sweet Pity no part. He Slept, and he heard a voice calling, Come, look on the ocean of fire! Its terrors so red and appalling, Would satisfy Satan's desire! The glare of that furnace was blinding, The face of the heavens was white, The flames in their fury unwinding Had burned up the curtains of Night. The terrified creatures were moaning, And seeking for shelter in vain, The pines of the forest were groaning. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Harp
Author: Roslyn RenschPublisher:
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Category : Harp
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
"Written by an art historian who is also a performing harpist, this book provides, in a single source, information on the development of the harp and its technique and repertoire. The first part is devoted to a lucid exposition of the history of the instrument and is documented by over 70 illustrations of carvings, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, and musical instruments. Dr. Rensch traces the harp from its representation on monuments of the ancient East to its present-day form. There is material from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, and Greece, with a rich haul from medieval manuscripts and carvings of Western Europe. Harps portrayed by master painters, from the early Renaissance to the baroque period, and some extant harps from the late Middle Ages are also described in detail. There is an extensive discussion of the pedal harp, from the earliest instruments made by Hochbrucker, Cousineau, Naderman, and Erard to harps made in America in the twentieth century by Lyon and Healy and by Wurlitzer. Contributions of the virtuoso harpists of the nineteenth century and important harpist-teachers of the twentieth are noted. Modern use of the harp is also surveyed. The book's information on technical points, special effects, and the like will be of particular interest. A full list of recordings of solo and ensemble music and a carefully chosen list of compositions, graded for school use, are included in the appendixes. There are also a comprehensive bibliography and an index. The material of this book will be of wide interest to the professional musician, the music educator, and the composer; students of the harp will find it a vital source of information."--Jacket.
22 Romantic Songs for the Harp
Author: Sylvia WoodsPublisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780936661346
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Harp). Nearly two dozen favorites, including: Evergreen * From This Moment On * Lady * Let It Be Me * Never My Love * Send in the Clowns * Sunrise, Sunset * The Prayer * The Rose * The Wind Beneath My Wings * Through the Eyes of Love * and more. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
HARP OF THE WEST
Author: Isabel 1863 RicheyPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781362762027
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
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The Harp of Brandiswhiere
Author: Sylvia WoodsPublisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780960299027
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
(Harp). Contains the full story of the legend, beautifully illustrated by the English artist, Steve Duglas. Also includes the written music of the suite, which can be played on Celtic or pedal harp or piano.
The Harp of the West
Author: F J WebsterPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015038189
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
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