Wagner's Magic Fire Music (from Die Walküre): Harp Rewrite

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  • Опубликовано: 8 мар 2021
  • When I mention 'revised orchestral harp parts', most composers want to know about how harpists manage the double sharps and flats in the harp part from Wagner's Magic Fire Music. Don't miss my takeaway advice at the end!
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Комментарии • 25

  • @OrchestrationOnline
    @OrchestrationOnline 3 года назад +21

    Thanks again Danielle! I'm sure that thousands of composers will benefit from watching this video!

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  3 года назад +3

      Absolutely! I've learned quite a bit myself from looking at these excerpts from a composer's point of view. It's a fascinating study!

  • @alexeiderperezhernandez461
    @alexeiderperezhernandez461 5 месяцев назад +4

    4:30 that thrill fits very well, jeje

  • @matthewgarza6816
    @matthewgarza6816 3 года назад +11

    I appreciate you using your ‘imperfect’ takes as part of your examples because it lets us know what could happen if pedals happen to be too complex in limb independence, as well as imbalance of the instrument. This is a very informative video! Thank you!

  • @kovachito
    @kovachito 3 года назад +4

    Once again, very helpful to any arranger/orchestrator.Thank you Danielle.. !!

  • @laurajhball
    @laurajhball 3 года назад +5

    My head exploded watching the pedal changes in real time. 😳
    You're Superwoman!!
    Also, I think I have that sweater. 🤔

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  3 года назад +2

      Oh thank you! It took lots of slow practice...
      Haha, that's my favorite sweater!

  • @benbrown8258
    @benbrown8258 3 года назад +4

    As someone who is not knowledgeable about the specific demands needed for executing this piece my regard for the skills on the pedal harp is greatly increased. Sincere thanks. I had explored several measures on a small cross strung out of curiosity and found it an intriguingly complex piece for an amateur. Only recently had I observed a skilled chromatic harpist solo a part. Being exposed to both perspectives and my experience all I can say is I am definitely in awe.

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  2 года назад +2

      Absolutely! I'm so glad you found it helpful! (side note, I tried a triple strung harp once and went completely cross-eyed! )

    • @benbrown8258
      @benbrown8258 Год назад +1

      @@daniellekuntz It is the same thing on a cross strung as well at first, rows of strings doubling into what looks like infinity. Thank goodness for the plasticity of the brain. With accomodation it can eventually seem normal. Still, having said that, what an incredible piece for harp. Again your skill and explanation are wonderful.

  • @Danielbukin
    @Danielbukin 3 года назад +5

    Holy moly! That's a lot of pedal changes. Thank you for this wonderful video. :)

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  3 года назад

      This is why harpists (don't) love Wagner!

  • @charlescoleman5509
    @charlescoleman5509 3 месяца назад +1

    Great and Informative video, Danielle. Being a composer who has written for harp in orchestral pieces, this is gold. Sadly the Wagner opera is pronounced “Dee Val-cure-re”.

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Glad you found it helpful. (And yes, sadly I realized my mispronunciation too late...)

  • @laurajhball
    @laurajhball 3 года назад +2

    YAYYYY you did it! Awesome!

  • @mrlopez-pz7pu
    @mrlopez-pz7pu 2 года назад +7

    "Dye Val-cure" lol

  • @guybunce
    @guybunce 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Very informative

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely! Thank you for watching!

  • @JorgevanderLindenOficial
    @JorgevanderLindenOficial 3 года назад +1

    👏😎

  • @ashleythorpe7933
    @ashleythorpe7933 2 года назад +1

    Wagner: dumping piano parts on to the harps! The end of Das Rheingold is pure harp torture, and most players fake it.
    Same with Mahler and Verdi. (at times, e.g. The Force of Destiny prelude (Verdi) or passage from the 3rd symphony (Mahler))

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  2 года назад

      Yes, to all of these! Verdi is another one that includes far more notes than are actually heard in the orchestration. (Making a mental note to do a review on that one, I've played it in orchestra many times.)

    • @samueloverend3517
      @samueloverend3517 8 месяцев назад

      @@daniellekuntz But when I think of great harp parts, I think of the end of Das Rheingold & Die Walkure.
      You could turn the question around. Which orchestral harp parts sound great and are easy to play?

  • @nandoflorestan
    @nandoflorestan 3 года назад +1

    0:21 seems a little genocidal though. Shocking to see in such an enlightening video.

    • @daniellekuntz
      @daniellekuntz  3 года назад

      Oh darn, had I taken German instead of French in college, the Valkyries might have survived.
      But thanks for pointing that out, I'll double check my German next time!