Work
Anima
for harp
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About
‘Anima’ translates as soul or inner life. Our personalities can be informed by this inner life, but much can also remain hidden. In this composition, the suggestive sounds of the harp release the anima or soul from its melancholy — slowly at first, but then in a more animated manner in the latter part of the piece. In the final section the music returns to the introverted beginning once more.
This piece was commissioned by the Harp Society of New Zealand, and is written for Pedal Harp. Ingrid Beach, harpist for the Auckland Philharmonia, advised on the scoring of the work. It was first performed at the HarpFest 2023, and the score is available purchase from the Harp Society of New Zealand.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Harp Society of New Zealand
Difficulty note
Suitable for harpists at around grade 7 level