Rose-coloured Sound
Canadian-born harpist Katrina Szederkényi -
heard by the late HOWARD SMITH'... truly magnificent ...'
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The harp has most likely been central to European Middle East and Asian civilizations as far back as the emergence of settler societies.
It can be traced to ancient Egypt 3,000 BC and possibly well before. Early harps are found in Biblical references (the Psalms), estimated at around 1,000 BC.
The pianoforte is a far newer invention...
Copyright © 28 September 2015
Estate of the late Howard Smith, Masterton, New Zealand
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