The harp
The Harp, an instrument descended from the bow, has existed since the time of the Pharaohs and has been a part of the musical culture of countries around the world, albeit with different names and forms. The classical harp as we know it today, attained its form and structure in France during the early nineteenth century thanks to Sébastien Erard, harp maker and contemporary of Queen Marie-Antoinette, a harpist herself.
It is a unique instrument, which sounds delicate like the blossoms of the cherry tree in spring, inspiring like the flight of the swallow, melodic like the song of the nightingale and rhythmic like the chirping of the crickets of a summer night, sweet like a fruit, romantic like a red sunset in autumn, bright like the stars, quiet and subtle like the movement of the trees, crystalline like river water, and engulfing like the mysterious Lleidatan fog in winter.
