Floraleda Sacchi's "Harp Dances" is a captivating journey through a diverse range of musical styles and emotions, all beautifully rendered on the harp. Released in 2010 under Universal Music Italia, this album spans a little over an hour and eleven minutes, offering a rich tapestry of sixteen tracks that showcase Sacchi's exceptional skill and versatility.
The album opens with the "Suite of Eight Dances" by Carlos Salzedo, a delightful sequence that includes a Gavotte, Menuet, Polka, Siciliana, Bolero, Seguidilla, and a combined Tango & Rumba. Each piece is a testament to Sacchi's ability to bring out the unique character and rhythm of different dance forms. Following this, the album delves into the Spanish repertoire with works by Enrique Granados, including the evocative "Danzas Espanolas" and the passionate "Spanish Tango in A Minor."
One of the highlights of the album is Granados' "Valses Poeticos, H.147," a piece that showcases Sacchi's lyrical sensitivity and technical prowess. The album also features the hauntingly beautiful "Zambra Gitana" and the lively "Cuba (Capricho)" from the "Suite Espanola Opus 47."
Sacchi's playing is not just technically impressive but also deeply expressive, as noted by the American Records Guide, which praised her as delivering "the best harp playing I've ever heard." Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of the harp, "Harp Dances" is an album that will resonate with you long after the last note fades away.
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