Absidoles book for pedal harp by Bernard Andres: Intermediate

This modern-sounding, one-movement work for solo harp by Bernard Andres is easier than it sounds! The interesting harmonies and dramatic contrast in moods from section to section make Absidioles unique! The performer is required to do a little of everything: arpeggios, glissandos, heavy syncopation, single and double harmonics in one hand, large rolled chords, and some pedal changes. Includes pedal markings. 8 pages. Intermediate pedal harp level.
For PEDAL harp only.

Born in 1941 in Belfort France, near the Swiss and German, Bernard Andres studied at the Conservatoires of Besancon, Strasburg and Paris, where he won a first prize for harp. He was engaged as a soloist in the Orchestre Philarmonique de Radio-France, while pursuing a composing career as well. Bernard Andres is today a leading composer of music for the harp. He writes in a variety of styles for harpists of all skill levels, and has developed his own notation style and a number of special harp effects. Andres is also a noted teacher who has influenced an entire generation of French harpists.