Schafer / Orford String Quartet / Toronto Symphony Ariadne'S Legacy CD

This groundbreaking two-disc CD set presents world-famous Canadian composer and philsopher R. Murray Schafer's complete works for harp. From historic recordings to never-before-released works, harpist Judy Loman presents this collection for the first time, many pieces commissioned by or written for her. - Recognized as one of the world's foremost harp virtuosos, Judy Loman graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music where she studied with the celebrated harpist Carlos Salzedo. She became principal harpist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 1960. As a soloist, Judy Loman has won the admiration of audiences and critics alike across Canada, the United States, Europe and Japan. In 2016 Judy Loman was made a member of the Order of Canada for her contribution to the Arts in Canada.

1. 1. - 6. the Crown of Ariadne (1979) 21:58 2. Judy Loman, Harp and Percussion  3. Theseus (1986) 18:46 4. 7. Judy Loman, Harp; Orford String Quartet 5. 8. - 10. Harp Concerto (1987) 26:36; Judy Loman, Harp; 6. Toronto Symphony Orchestra; 7. Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor 8. Wild Bird (1997) 8:30 Jacques Israelievitch, Violin; Judy Loman, Harp 9. Tanzlied (2004) 17:44 Eleanor James, Mezzo-Soprano; Judy Loman, Harp 10. 3. - 5. Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp (2011) 14:25 Trio Verlaine: Lorna McGhee, Flute; David Harding, Viola; Heidi Krutzen, Harp 11. 6. - 9. Four Songs for Mezzo-Soprano and Harp (2011) 10:49 Eleanor James, Mezzo-Soprano; Lori Gemmell, Harp