Next to nothing is known about either Gabriel Verdalle
(1845-1912) or this "Mélancolie" (Opus 30) written for
Violin and Concert (Pedal) harp. Many feel that
Verdalle possessed a "Satie-esque" circularity that is
most engaging.
This piece is the 30th in a series of about 90 works
spanning his professional career. The original
manuscript indicates that this is a solo from the Opera
Mélancolie (A Firmin Touche).
Although this piece was originally written for Violin
and Concer...(+)
Next to nothing is known about either Gabriel Verdalle
(1845-1912) or this "Mélancolie" (Opus 30) written for
Violin and Concert (Pedal) harp. Many feel that
Verdalle possessed a "Satie-esque" circularity that is
most engaging.
This piece is the 30th in a series of about 90 works
spanning his professional career. The original
manuscript indicates that this is a solo from the Opera
Mélancolie (A Firmin Touche).
Although this piece was originally written for Violin
and Concert (Pedal) Harp, I arranged it for Viola &
Harp.