Recordings
We aim to eventually list as comprehensive discography of the Works
of John Thomas. Here are some which are already available from Creighton's
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CDs dedicated to John Thomas compositions or arrangements |
Serenâd
- Elinor Bennett and Meinir Heulyn
Two of Wales’ leading harpists join forces to present, for
the first time on CD, harp duos by John Thomas.
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The
Complete Collection of Welsh Melodies for the Harp by John Thomas,
Pencerdd Gwalia (1826-1913) - Elinor Bennett
A double CD
featuring all the Welsh tunes by John Thomas, Pencerdd Gwalia.
The first recording of the whole collection of his famous arrangements
published in 1862 as "Welsh Melodies for the
Harp" performed by Elinor Bennett.
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John Thomas (1826-1913) HARP MUSIC - Lipman Duo
Welsh harpist John
Thomas was one of the most acclaimed harpist-composers of his time.
His career culminated as official harpist to Queen Victoria. John
Thomas' Welsh background, combined with classical training in London
led him to composer a multitude of works in classical style, all
imbued with Welsh folk melodies.
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CDs which include some John Thomas compositions or
arrangements |
Echoes of a Waterfall - Susan Drake
Romantic harp music of the 19th
century. This CD contains many well known compositions from the core
harp repertoire with music by Goderfroid, John Thomas, Hasselmans,
Parish Alvars, Louis Spohr, & Glinka.
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Arabesque
- Susan Drake
Romantic harp music of the 19th century. This CD contains many well
known compositions from the core harp repertoire with music by
Debussy, Hasselmans, Parish Alvars, John Thomas and Zabel.
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Caprices & Fantasies
- Susan Drake
Romantic harp music of the 19th century.
This CD contains many well known compositions from the core harp
repertoire with music by Pierné, John Thomas, Fauré,
Hasselmans, Parish Alvars, Zabel, Debussy & Glinka. Click cover
for track listing.
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