Highland Heart

Features of Highland Heart

Product DescriptionFor her latest solo harp recording Kim has selected pieces mainly from the rich repertoire of Irish and Scottish airs and songs. Kim interprets both classic melodies-If I Were A Blackbird, Loch Lomond, and The Selkie-and some lesser-known gems -Sleep Soond Ida Moarnin, Ghosts of Gight, and Dark Woman of the Mountains. The recording also features Kims arrangement of a section of Gustav Holsts The Music of Jupiter from his inspired work The Planets. Additional selections include two compositions by Robert Burns, Ae Fond Kiss and Jamie, Come Try Me, and Robert Tannahills Are You Sleeping, Maggie? As on her previous recordings Kim combines superb artistry with a passionate sense of tradition, bringing a contemporary touch to a centuries-old instrument.About the ArtistKim Robertsons name has become synonymous with the gentle but powerfully evocative Celtic harp, an instrument which for a thousand years held within its strings and wood the spiritual heartbeat and poetic breath of the Celtic race. Her ability to reach into its strings and pull from it these hidden treasures has made her one of the most popular harpists performing today. Kims discovery of the Celtic harp in the mid-70s grew into a profound love for the instrument, setting her upon the path of exploration for which she is now widely known. A renowned performer and instructor, her work encompasses over 20 album projects, numerous volumes of harp arrangements, instructional videos, and an international itinerary of concerts and retreats.