I began composing this piece for three lever harps, on 31st October, 2019, and finished it in February the following year. Most of it was completed in the first sitting on Halloween 2019, but the ending was a little elusive... taking over three months for me to find! I was home alone on Halloween - ignoring any door knockers, I was determined to find my composing space and write something for my father, who died on Halloween 3 years earlier. Instead, I watched the sky darkening, and thought of the two lovely ladies I was intent on writing for, and decided that this was not going to be a sentimental tune for dad, but something that our harp coven could use to explore a number of different techniques on our harps, and every single string to boot! So... presenting - Ride the Night Skies - it can be bumpy, smooth, breezy and crazy out there riding those currents, broomstick, bat and cat on board and maybe a little Bach also.

Adso the Cat
This follows a snippet in the afternoon of a wee grey kitten as he explores the garden, finds flittery skittery things, chases, tumbles and eventually curls up for a nap.
This is a top favourite of the Auckland Harp Orchestra since 2016!
Written for early intermediate lever harp duo, or for trio - 2 early intermediate harps plus one late beginner.
Mostly in A minor/C major with one lever change in part 2. Includes harmonics, glissandos, etouffes, and some tight ensemble playing!
Score and parts included $15 NZ.