This treasured collection of Feuilles d’Automne, or Autumn Leaves, by Alphonse Hasselmans is subtitled Three Easy Improvisations. Each piece is 2-3 pages. Serenade melancolique, opus 45 is marked “Andantino.” Crepuscule, opus 46 (Twilight) is marked “Andante”; and Calme, opus 47 is “Molto moderato.” The variety of sound and style among the pieces lends itself both to performance of the individual movements or all 3 of them as a whole. 8 pages total. For intermediate level pedal harp. For PEDAL harp only.
Alphonse Hasselmans (1845-1912) is considered by many to be the granddad of harp playing, as he was among the first handful of harpists to teach at the Paris Conservatory. He inspired many of the harpists and teachers to come, including Renié, Tournier, Salzedo, and Grandjany to name a few! He is well-known for his many compositions that were written as teaching pieces for his students. He also revised, transcribed, and edited etudes and earlier works for the harp.