The Harp and the Moon (2008)
(for Solo Harp)

These moon-drenched fantasias, a song followed by a dance, were composed primarily in response to the allure of this most magical of instruments. Having fallen under its spell, the music flowed naturally and simply.

The Harp and the Moon was commissioned by Terry and Greg Chesher, who also commissioned my More Marimba Dances (2004). I thank them for their enthusiasm and generosity. I composed The Harp and the Moon especially for the leading Australian harpist Marshall McGuire, who gave the first performances in 2008 and 2009, having earlier premiered the harp version of my guitar concerto, Arafura Dances.

Ross Edwards