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Although a name new to me, Judy Loman was the principal harpist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1960 until 2002 and this American lady must be considered one of the world's premier (and long-serving!) harpists active today, surely better-known in the USA and Canada than here in Europe. Ms Loman has recorded several CDs as a solo artist, including another on Naxos that I have yet to hear Harp Showpieces. I guess that recording the harp successfully is rather difficult; the producers and engineers were the well-known Norbert and Bonnie Kraft, he of many a great guitar recording, and the sound quality is, simply, marvellous.
The disc gives us ten pieces, often from French composers, all of which are masterfully played by Ms Loman. We have pieces from Grandjany, Tournier, Rota, Pierné, de Falla, Fauré, Prokofiev, Ms Loman's teacher Salzédo, and a much more recently written piece from Kelly-Marie Murphy. Although the opening piece from Grandjany piece on a theme of Haydn that opens the disc is perhaps the least interesting, but all of the other works, impressionist and modern, are very enjoyable.
Certainly not a disc just for insomniacs, this CD bears repeated evening hearing and is very highly recommended.
The disc gives us ten pieces, often from French composers, all of which are masterfully played by Ms Loman. We have pieces from Grandjany, Tournier, Rota, Pierné, de Falla, Fauré, Prokofiev, Ms Loman's teacher Salzédo, and a much more recently written piece from Kelly-Marie Murphy. Although the opening piece from Grandjany piece on a theme of Haydn that opens the disc is perhaps the least interesting, but all of the other works, impressionist and modern, are very enjoyable.
Certainly not a disc just for insomniacs, this CD bears repeated evening hearing and is very highly recommended.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Being a sometime chronic insomniac more so on these hot summer nights I refuse pills since they give me the day time equivalent of insomnia. I always play music to send me off to sleep. I have tried a great many CDs but this one is THE one to do it. It is soft as a lullaby or a bedtime story. If you, too, are a sufferer try it.
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As beautiful as it is remarkable!
29 Mar 2010
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My first exposure to virtuoso harpist Judy Loman was via a CD titled `Baroque Harp' released on the Marquis music label. Judy Loman - Baroque Harp She left me speechless with her exquisitely beautiful execution of some of the most sophisticated, complicated, and lovely compositions one could attempt on a harp! This CD titled `The Romantic Harp' is no less impressive! This woman is simply remarkable! Jesus surely must have been smiling and blessing her nimble fingers as she performed at the St. John Chrysostom Church in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada in the summer of 2003. This wonderful CD showcases works by 20th century composers such as Carlos Salzedo, Kelly-Marie Murphy, and Nino ROTA among others. Judy Loman is without a doubt one of the finest harpists in the world! She performs with a perfect balance of precision and grace, sure to enthrall both the novice and discerning listeners. The audio quality, as with all NAXOS releases, is excellent. NAXOS is a recording label that I've come to trust and expect only the best from.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Absolutely Gorgeous!
26 Dec 2007
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Another fabulous bargain in classical music from Naxos. Excellent musicians and selections. A great deal for any harp or classical music lover.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Relaxing
23 Mar 2011
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This is beautiful relaxing music. I like to play it in the background while I sew. And works well for romantic times too!
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