John Thomas: Welsh Music for Voice and Harps / Rachel Ann Morgan, mezzo, soprano &

This album focuses on an area that held John Thomas' attention throughout his career: a love for the traditional song from his native Wales. He wrote many arrangements for harp, with or without song; some of the nicest are collected on this album. Mezzo-soprano and harpist Rachel Ann Morgan has become internationally known for her concerts, in which she accompanies herself on the concert harp and the Celtic harp. She has performed in Japan, America, Canada, and Russia, as well as in many European countries. Edward Witsenburg is the doyen of Dutch harpists, with a career that extends over more than half a century. He continues the tradition set forth by celebrated Dutch harpist Rosa Spier, who was famous for her expressive style of playing.

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Recording information: Reformed Church, Markenbinnen, The Netherlands (10/2011).

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Thomas, John : Hela'r Sgyfarnog (Hunting the Hare), for harp duo

Performers: Edward Witsenburg (Harp); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 3 min. 22 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1886

Thomas, John : Gogerddan, song for voice & harp

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Mezzo Soprano); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 2 min. 36 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal

Thomas, John : Gigue for harp duo (after Handel)

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Harp); Edward Witsenburg (Harp)
Running Time: 4 min. 16 sec.
Period Time: Romantic

Thomas, John : La Primola (The Primrose), song for voice & harp

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Mezzo Soprano); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 4 min. 2 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal

Thomas, John : Cambria, medley of Welsh melodies for harp duo

Performers: Edward Witsenburg (Harp); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 11 min. 2 sec.
Period Time: Romantic

Thomas, John : Ymadawiad y Brenin (The King's Departure), song for voice & harp

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Mezzo Soprano); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 3 min. 17 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal

Thomas, John : Serch Hudol (Love's Fascination), for harp duo

Performers: Edward Witsenburg (Harp); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 5 min. 12 sec.
Period Time: Romantic

Thomas, John : Hob y deri dando, song for voice & harp

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Harp); Rachel Morgan (Mezzo Soprano)
Running Time: 1 min. 30 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal

Thomas, John : Souvenir du Nord, medley of Russian melodies for harp duo

Performers: Edward Witsenburg (Harp); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 9 min. 33 sec.
Period Time: Romantic

Thomas, John : Dadl Dau (The Quarrelsome Couple), song for voice & harp

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Mezzo Soprano); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 2 min. 49 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal

Thomas, John : Ständchen (Serenade), for harp duo (after Schubert)

Performers: Edward Witsenburg (Harp); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 3 min. 57 sec.
Period Time: Romantic

Thomas, John : Bedd Gelert (Gelert's Grave), song for voice & harp

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Mezzo Soprano); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 4 min. 3 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal

Thomas, John : Thou Art the Star, song for voice & harp

Performers: Rachel Morgan (Mezzo Soprano); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 3 min. 33 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal

Thomas, John : L'Adieu, for harp duo

Performers: Edward Witsenburg (Harp); Rachel Morgan (Harp)
Running Time: 5 min. 38 sec.
Period Time: Romantic

John Thomas: Welsh Music for Voice and Harps / Rachel Ann Morgan, mezzo soprano & harp; Edward Witsenburg, harp

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