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In 1883, for the first time in Spain, a competition for harp professor was announced at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid. For this competition, Emilio Arrieta, an acclaimed composer of zarzuela and Director of the Conservatory at the time, was commissioned to compose a new work: a Solo for harp. Forgotten since then, this composition returns to the light after almost a century and a half with this world premiere in modern times.

Emilio Arrieta (1821-1894):

• Harp solo (premiere in modern times)

Susana Cermeño, historical harp
Double movement harp built by Érard in 1881 (restored by Víctor Martínez López)

Excerpt from the concert "The harp, a feminine instrument", of the series "In the center of the hall: historical harps"https://www.march.es/es/madrid/concierto/centro-salon-arpas-historicas-iii-arpa-instrumento-femenino

3 February 2024
Fundación Juan March, Madrid

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