Marcel Grandjany (September 3, 1891 – February 24, 1975) was a French-born … Read Full Bio ↴Marcel Grandjany (September 3, 1891 – February 24, 1975) was a French-born American harpist and composer. He began the study of the harp at the age of eight with Henriette Renié. He was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at age eleven where he also studied with Alphonse Hasselmans, winning the coveted Premier Prix at age thirteen. At seventeen he made his debut with the Concerts Lamoureux Orchestra, and gave his first solo recital, winning immediate acclaim. He appeared with Maurice Ravel in Paris in 1913. His London debut was in 1922 and his New York debut in 1924. He appeared as soloist with major orchestras under the direction of Pierné, Cortot, Damrosch, Koussevitsky, Szell, Reiner and Golschmann among others.
From 1921 to 1926 Grandjany headed the harp department of the Fontainebleau Summer School. He moved to the United States in 1926 and was appointed head of the harp department at the Juilliard School of Music in 1938 where he taught until his death in 1975. He also taught at the Manhattan School of Music from 1956-1967.
At the First International Harp Contest in Israel in 1959, Pierre Jamet of France proposed the formation of an international association of harpists. Grandjany undertook to see what he could do in the United States and chaired a committee of leading harpists. The Founding Committee met for the first time on December 3, 1962 in Mr. Grandjany’s apartment. Over the years, he was a member of the Board of Directors, Regional Director, Chapter Chairman and President of the New York Chapter. He generously performed at AHS conferences; in 1964 at the first conference and in 1967, a solo recital which was his last public performance. He supported the educational goals of the Society vigorously and delighted in the American Harp Society’s growth and community.
From 1921 to 1926 Grandjany headed the harp department of the Fontainebleau Summer School. He moved to the United States in 1926 and was appointed head of the harp department at the Juilliard School of Music in 1938 where he taught until his death in 1975. He also taught at the Manhattan School of Music from 1956-1967.
At the First International Harp Contest in Israel in 1959, Pierre Jamet of France proposed the formation of an international association of harpists. Grandjany undertook to see what he could do in the United States and chaired a committee of leading harpists. The Founding Committee met for the first time on December 3, 1962 in Mr. Grandjany’s apartment. Over the years, he was a member of the Board of Directors, Regional Director, Chapter Chairman and President of the New York Chapter. He generously performed at AHS conferences; in 1964 at the first conference and in 1967, a solo recital which was his last public performance. He supported the educational goals of the Society vigorously and delighted in the American Harp Society’s growth and community.
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Kirik Natali
Прекрасно! Світлі, натхненні обличчя, як і музика, що ллється з їхніх сердець. Браво! Уклінно дякую!
Don Llive
I have been hearing this for over 50 years, knowing well its composer, and feel this is the cleanest and most delightful version I have heard. M. Grandjany would be smiling whilst listening, i am certain. Well done guys & gals. Well done.
Natalia Bozhko
Gorgeous!!! 😍 Beautiful and talented young performers ❤️🔥 The music is full of harmony 🥰 Thanks a lot 🙏🏻
Scott Rowley
The word Glorious doesn't even come close to describing this performance. So beautiful.
Brother Mark Spencer
Wow!!!.. This is - HANDS DOWN - one of the finest and most beautiful performances of this piece I have heard!!!! - Bravo.. Brava!!! - absolutely gorgeous performance!!!!! - Soloist and accompanying Ensemble! Really tremendous!.... I can listen to this all day!
Andrew Myles-Wright
Beautifully playing by the whole ensemble. As for Milo, superb harpist and hugely talented.
Greenroseus
Это так красиво, и игра, и съёмка, и солисты! Спасибо за такое наслаждение музыкой и искусством, которое вы дарите своей игрой!
Luisa Manassei
Bellissimo, bravi stupenda interpretazione 💖🎶🎼🙏
bassethound1
Exquisite. This makes the world right with me again. Good luck in Israel, Milo
Peter Elder
Totally Beautiful, I am a Harpist to and love the quality of playing and the tone of your harp( salvi Aurora I think ?) I have a pilgrim Aldeburgh also has a lovely tone.
And all of the other player were perfect to, well done ,and many thanks for making my day a little better.