DUOS FOR HARP AND PIANO FORTE

Masumi Nagasawa (single action harp) & Richard Egarr (piano forte)

2012 marks the 200th anniversary of Jan Ladislav Dussek’s death and here we celebrate his superb artistry and compositional skills with his works for Harp and Pianoforte. Performed on a single action harp with pianoforte accompaniment, his understanding of the relationship between these two instruments is clear for all to hear. A stunning disc.

Dussek, J L:
Duettino for the harp and piano composed & dedicated to Miss Purling Monzani
Duo Concertants for Harp and Piano Forte in F, Op. 73
Sonata in F for 2 pianos Op. 26

Dussek, S:
Duo Concertants for Harp and Pianoforte in E flat, Op. 72
Introduction and Waltz for the pianoforte and harp

"Egarr is writing no more than the truth when he says in his booklet note that the sonorities of these instruments blend so well, so magically in fact, that it can be very difficult at times to work out at which point the harp ends and the Broadwood takes over...The music is vital, exciting, and full of colour and sentiment."
MusicWeb International - January 2013