Harpist and art historian Rensch (The Harp: Its History, Technique and Repertoire) here revives and updates her classic 1989 history of the harp from ancient Mesopotamia to the electric harp now gaining popularity through the music of Florida-based performance harpist Meko. New to this edition are two additional chapters, an extensive bibliography, an appendix on the harp collection and Roslyn Rensch papers housed at the University of Illinois, personal anecdotes of her studies with Alberto Salvi, and an accompanying CD of harp music, including noted works by Bach, Liszt, Britten, and Meko. Rensch includes a chronology of notable events, early representations of the harp in western Europe and North America, and the harp in literature and in music. Art historians will particularly enjoy the chapter and illustrations on the harp in art from 1200 to 1665. Rensch has written the book on the harp. Comprehensive, detailed, and challenging, it is recommended for large public and academic collections that specialize in music and art history.-Elizabeth M. Wavle, Elmira Coll. Lib., NY Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
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