The Harp in Wales

A celebration of the harp in Wales, an instrument as symbolically key to a Welsh identity as the flag itself. Foreword by Catrin Finch.

Bruce Cardwell provides a history of the harp in Wales, including how it grew to prominence, its evolving role in Welsh culture, how it became a central symbol of Welshness, how it has developed as a musical instrument in response to changing musical taste, and the booming harp business today. He also explores the craft of harp-making, including the variety of construction, materials, designs and aesthetics, issues of ?playability? and tone, and the fusion of craft skills with art sensibilities. The book also has a section on Forty two contemporary Welsh harpists and harp makers , with portraits and a narrative on their perspective on their personal instruments, their individual repertoires and how they see their place in the continuing tradition.

CONTENIDO:

Foreword by Catrin Finch
A Background to the Harp in Wales


Nansi Richards
Osian Elis
Elinor Bennett
Allan Shiers
Kay Davies
Chris Knowies
Eleri Turner
Alun Thomas
Deiyth Jenkins
Rhodri Davies
Catrin Finch
Llio Rhydderch
Phil Lourie
Harriet Earis
Carwyn Tywyn
Meinir Heuiyn
Caryi Thomas
Gibbard
Ieuan Jones
Amanda Whiting
Robert Evans
Rhiannon, Hafwen and Branwen Lewis
Ben Creighton Griffiths
Robert Hadaway
Hannah Stone
Gwyndaf and Dafydd Roberts
Amanda Munday
Robin Huw Bowen
Ann Griffiths
Grevilie Hunt
Sián James
Huw and Eurgain John
Anna Georgina Chitty
Ceri Owen Jones
Nest Jenkins
Limos and Alaw Jones
Twm Morys

Acknowledgements
Key to Images
Index