Takes us on an energetic caper through Harpo's life, drawing on rich memories of boyhood; meetings with everyone ranging from gangsters to Edward VIII; gambling; partying and a golden age of Variety, Broadway and the cinema. Renowned as the silent man on screen, Harpo Speaks! provides a unique insight into an entertainment legend - in his own words.
 

Originally published in 1958, Donal O'Sullivan's classic study of Turlough O'Carolan became a musical and historical beacon for all those interested in Ireland's past and present. It is an indispensable tool for Irish musicians, who through this remarkable volume of research can go beyond the music itself and engross themselves in the colourful world of this unique musician, travelling in a still largely feudal Ireland of the 17th and early 18th centuries. This new edition contains all of the original sections on The Life of Carolan, with all 213 tunes, the annotations to the tunes, The Memoirs of Arthur O'Neill, complete indexes and an important new appendix, provided by harper Bonnie Shaljean, which features additional tunes and facts which have been unearthed since the original publication first appeared.
 

This study is not a comprehensive biography of Marcel Grandjany, but rather a collection of documents related to his life and multiple careers in music. It is intended for students of his "method" and for all harpists who perform his works or who desire some insight into the personality of an artist who, as performer, composer, teacher and founder of the American Harp Society, influenced considerably the climate in which they have chosen to work.
 

The early history of the construction of the harp in Wales has been lost in the mists of time. We have considerable knowledge of the harpers, but not of the makers of their instruments. This volume deals with the makers such as John Richard, Bassett Jones and others, and the main centres for harp construction in Wales, such as Llanrwst, Glanbrân and Llanofer. During the Victorian era the use of the triple harp was threatened, but at the beginning of the twenty-first century many young makers in Wales are contributing to the revival in harp playing.
 

This biography of Salzedo provides insights into his techniques, compositions and his life as a harpist and musician.  There are many photographs plus a complete catalogue of his music including works in manuscript. Dewey Owens provides a personal and accessible look at the man who revolutionized the harp world.