The harp´s distinctive appearance, it´s size and it´s place in music
history, are assets which should be utilised when creating a stage piece
like
Your breath in my ear. All those aspects help to create a
memorable theater experience before the performance even starts. As soon
as audience members enter the hall and see the instrument on stage they
get curious and the mood of the piece starts to infiltrate their minds,
affecting each audience member differently. Once the actual performance
does start then the harp´s soundworld blends perfectly with the world
of dance, giving it a light and floating sensation.
Writing for harp could be compared to solving a puzzle like sudoku. You
know where to start, and you know where you want to end, but in order to
reach your destination you have to make many different parameters
align. That can be a fun challenge and even though it´s often a journey
of compromises to one´s music, the final outcome is always a plesant
one in my experience.
