The Harp Cadenza from the Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major

How difficult is the harp cadenza found in Ravel’s Piano Concerto? In this video, Danielle breaks down the techniques used in this cadenza: glissandi, harmonics, and large left hand chords. She also compares this cadenza with a similar one found in Ravel’s Introduction et Allegro.

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Danielle Kuntz is a new music harpist and harp notation coach for composers. Learn more about her work at daniellekuntz.com.

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