Search - Therese Honey, None :: The Royale Harpist

Honey draws on her vast knowledge of early music history and her stunning virtuosity to bring alive for her audiences the music of the Medieval and Renaissance eras. Honey plays reproductions of old harps in pre-tempered tunings. A few tracks feature the ""bray harp,"" with L-shaped pegs resting on its strings, causing them to buzz when plucked. TH has added preludes, drones and/or counter-melodies to the single-line melodies surviving from the medieval period; the Renaissance music has been arranged for solo harp with new variations or divisions, a common performance practice of the time. This unique recording offers enchantment and education in equal measure. "Honey's playing is soulful - She clearly has a profound feel for this music and we are the winners for her keeping it alive."" - Jackson Citizen Patriot