Boutique Fantasque
) | Label: Rondeau Catalog: ROP6093 Format: CD Maria GrafComposed by: Spohr; Glinka; Respighi The harp’s sound-world has always inspired the most elegant descriptions. Many speak of poetic magic, of fairies and elves, of crystal-clear, sparkling sounds. All these facets come to the fore when Maria Graf sits down to play. Born in Munich, Graf made it to worldwide renown when she became Herbert von Karajan’s principal harpist; today there is hardly a concert hall at which she has not performed. Her latest Rondeau album of 19th – 20th c. works, La Boutique Fantasque, finds her in the unusual position of solo performer, without any supporting orchestra or players.  Price: $27.98 |