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THOMAS, J.: Harp Music |
Welsh harpist John Thomas was one of the most acclaimed harpist-composers of his time. His career culminated as official harpist to Queen Victoria. John Thomas' Welsch background, combined with classical training in London led him to composer a multitude of works in classical style, all imbued with Welsh folk melodies. This CD features the most captivating duos, as well as delightful solos, each displaying use of lyrical melodic material.
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Thomas, John

Dyddiau Mebyd (Scenes of Childhood)
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I. Serch Hudol (Love's Fascination)
00:03:21
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II. Toriad y Dydd (The Dawn of Day)
00:03:04
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III. Gwyr Harlech (Men of Harlech)
00:03:18
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The Minstrel's Adieu to His Native Land
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The Minstrel's Adieu to His Native Land
00:04:34
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4 Romances: No. 3. The Parting
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4 Romances: No. 3. The Parting
00:03:09
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Staccato Movement
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Staccato Movement
00:02:51
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Grand Duet
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I. Allegro con brio
00:07:24
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III. Allegro con spirito
00:07:51
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Dafydd y Garreg Wen (David of the White Rock)
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Dafydd y Garreg Wen (David of the White Rock)
00:04:32
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Autumn

Codiad yr Haul (The Rising of the Sun)
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Codiad yr Haul (The Rising of the Sun)
00:02:32
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Cambria
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I. Y Gadlys (The Camp)
00:03:36
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II. Y Ferch o'r Scer (The Lady of Sker)
00:02:36
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III. Tros y Garreg (Crossing the Stone)
00:04:07
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Total Playing Time: 01:06:01 |
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