The harp /

The harp, its history and development, is discussed. We see how Irish monks introduced the harp to Europe, and follow its growth from a small, hand-held instrument into the standard instrument played today. Works by Handel, Mozart, Liszt, and Debussy, as well as music from Ireland and Switzerland, i...

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Corporate Authors: TransTel (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Series:History of musical instruments (DVD videodiscs)
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Summary:The harp, its history and development, is discussed. We see how Irish monks introduced the harp to Europe, and follow its growth from a small, hand-held instrument into the standard instrument played today. Works by Handel, Mozart, Liszt, and Debussy, as well as music from Ireland and Switzerland, illustrate the harp's use through time.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD-video (28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.