I am a dreamer Anne van Schothorst Anne van Schothorst likes to improvise on well known Jazz standards and Traditionals. She is also dreaming behind her harp; intuitive instant music will arise with an original free sound. The music is especially suggestive for the listeners fantasy. Anne has 44 strings available. These are as it were three instruments. The harp is the rhythm, base and melody. To Anne it is very challenging to express the versatility of the harp as a solo instrument. This delicate, sensitive instrument can be played with Soul. Buy this album now CD: £12.00 + p&p

I am a dreamer

Improvisations Anne van Schothorst, Harp

1.           Snow white bird (Dutch Traditional) 6:42
2.           I Loves you Porgy (G. Gershwin) 616
3.           I am a dreamer (Free Impro) 6:38
4.           Anticipation (based on Wait for the Lord. J. Berthier) 6:38
5.           Bonjour tristesse (Free Impro) 6:53
6.           Winter (A. Vivaldi) 10:21
7.           Beautiful world (Free Impro) 6:21

Total Playing time: 50:00

 

Sleeve Notes

I am a dreamer

Harpist and composer Anne van Schothorst has developed during the years an authentic and unique style. She plays the harp with strength and sensitivity. It is extraordinary that she writes her own repertoire. Through a simple note score Anne creates dynamics and depth into her compositions. In her art work she applies audio visuals. The combination of harp music and other arts are very inspirational to Anne. For example she has made a DVD with artistic images and harp music.

Some of the compositions could be heard on the classical Dutch radio stations.

The debut Album Aarden, mainly originals, has been well received:

Dutch Harp Bulletin: Trade Journal for harpists:
Anne van Schothorst has recorded a sympathetic CD last year. Original music and improvisations give a meditative atmosphere. The CD is related to the New Age music style. It brings simple repetitive melodies, sometime even mystical. The motives are like mantras. Sound of nature give the CD a tone of reflection and meditation. The CD of Anne van Schothorst offers a small hour pleasant and relaxing harp music.

Anne likes to improvise on well known Jazz standards and Traditionals. She is also dreaming behind her harp; intuitive instant music will arise with an original free sound. The music is especially suggestive for the listeners fantasy. Anne has 44 strings available. These are as it were three instruments. The harp is the rhythm, base and melody. To Anne it is very challenging to express the versatility of the harp as a solo instrument. This delicate, sensitive instrument can be played with Soul.

Compositions arise sometimes during improvisation.
Free improvisations are coming from my soul...
Dreaming behind my harp is to me the ultimate musical freedom. That is why I play originals and I trust my intuition. Also some well known pieces (classical, jazz, trod.) are very inspiring to improvise on.

Anne Vanschothorst

Credits

Photography - Pjotr van Schothorst
Music Editing, Art Design - Anne van Schothorst
Cover Design - Erard Harp,1812
All pieces are played an pedal harp Salvi Daphne 44

Contact Details

For further details and to contact Anne please visit her web site www.harpandsoul.nl

Title:	I am a dreamer
Artist:	Ann Vanschothorst
Instruments:	Solo Harp
Genre:	Classical / Jazz / Trad
Format:	CD
Our Ref:	A0292
MCPS:
Label:	H&S Productions
Year:	2008
Origin:	EU