Erard Gothic - Sad Marguerite at the Spinning Wheel - Zabel

Erard Gothic - Sad Marguerite at the Spinning Wheel - Alfred Zabel.

Played by internationally known harpist, David Watkins, who is the Curator of the Clive Morley Collection of Harp Music and Antique Harps. Thanks to David's expertise and ongoing research, the collection is proving to be a valuable resource to anyone studying the harp.

This harp in gothic style bears the signature Sebastian and Pierre Erard's, 18 Great Marlborough Street, London, No 5358 on the brass neck plate. A double action pedal harp, the instrument originally had eight pedals. Both the eighth pedal and the shutters that once filled the back of the harp body are now missing.

This harp has been fully restored to museum quality, with a lavish black and gold finish. It is playable to recital standard.

More information available here:
http://www.morleyharps.co.uk/acatalog/Erard_Gothic_5358.html

Category:

Music

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• harp
• erard
• gothic
• salvi
• camac
• lyon
• healy
• david
• watkins
• morley
• harps

[demonicdomg84]

it seemed like such a sad song?! didn't 'Sad Marguerite' give it away a little bit...

[4realrussiansonly]

How beautiful and what a relief from other instruments!

[antetdi]

It was my first time hearing an Erard. So beautiful! And that piece is exquisite!

[Dissal]

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L

Now this piece appeared on thenew CD of Mr Watkins, so if someone is interested to hear it once again...

Dear David, my warmest regards to you,

Viktor

[thedimgoddess]

EXQUISITE

[lunaphase]

wow that sounded lovely, you are very skilled at playing harp, it seemed like such a sad song, well anyway lovely playing,