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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Fantasie Sur Un Thème De Haydn Op. 31
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Attilablabla
Thank you for providing inspiration! I started playing again last year after 15 years where I didn't have access to my harp (was overseas)
I'm sure I'm doing it wrong because I forgot so much and I'm sure I never played that well to start with (didn't practice nearly enough) but it's been such a joy to come back and learn new pieces. Am currently on schumann's arabesque
Anyway thank you for your top-notch content
Jacqueline Pollauf
That's great that you've been able to start playing the harp again! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it, and it's my pleasure to provide inspiration.
sugarfalls1
This is soooooo beautiful!!! Thank you Jacqueline!! Love your pearl earrings and necklace btw and your beautiful embroidered dress!
Jacqueline Pollauf
Thanks, glad you like the piece!
Loreleï - Celtic harp
I worked on this piece and it is nice to hear your interpretation! Thanks for sharing.
Jacqueline Pollauf
Thanks so much for watching!
gelguitarist
This was incredible Jacqueline! I loved it - especially the passages with the descending notes played at 1:45, and the harmonics at 5:30. You’re a great harpist!
Jacqueline Pollauf
Aww thanks so much! I love highly specific compliments - both great spots that you referenced!
gelguitarist
@Jacqueline Pollauf This piece was the PERFECT intro for Bouquet! There’s just so much awesomeness going on within it. I love how it starts with its main theme in a minor key, and later transitions to a major key. Those descending notes I mentioned before right at 1:45 - what intervals are they? Can’t wait to see this played live later this Spring!
Jacqueline Pollauf
@gelguitarist I love the minor to major transition as well! I think it's very effective (and dramatic) in this piece. The descending notes are all seconds moving down a g harmonic minor scale. And yes, I've been practicing this one lately to get ready for the concert with it in February!