Four Preludes 1 – volume 1

French harpist, composer and teacher, Marcel Tournier (1879-1951) wrote important repertoire for the harp which expanded the harmonic and technical possibilities of the instrument. His Four Preludes for Two Harps is no exception.Published in 1921, Four Preludes is still performed and recorded by harpists.

The first volume comprises the first two preludes in which tonality and rhythm are sublimely experimented with, as well as uses of harmonics. Tournier'sFour Preludes is suitable for all intermediate to advanced harp duets seeking to explore varied repertoire on the instrument.