This album features 22 original compositions by harpist Christina Tourin, inspired by the theme of the labyrinth.

“To journey to the center of the labyrinth is to experience the most inner illumined part of your being. The compositions that you hear on this album have come from that very special place. With each musical gift of a tune that I have received, I pass them on with a little memo found within regarding their origins.” – Christina Tourin

The CD’s sleeve-notes include the ‘memos’ to which Christina refers above. Here are examples of the first few tracks:

1. The Dawn Early morning I awoke in Ireland and drove through the countryside through the gray mist, watching the yellow sun pierce its rays upon an old castle ruin. This tune filled my head as I drove through this magical, beautiful countryside.
2. Cridhe Cridhe means ‘heart’ in Gaelic.  I read a story about a young girl who lived in the Scottish Highlands and had been given her grandfather’s beloved harp upon his death. The name of the harp was Cridhe. This tune came to me as I reflected upon all the many things that touch our hearts.
3. Shadow Spirit As I was waiting for a bride to arrive at a church in Essex, VT, the sun’s rays poured through the stained glass windows and fell upon the harp’s soundboard in rich purple and blue hues. Purple is said to be the color of Spirit, and blue the color of mystery.

These beautiful compositions are also available in printed form in the 140-page music book, Healing Music Vol.1: Illuminations for harp players and students of Christina’s International Harp Therapy Program.

See also CD/audio-album Iona Inspirations, as well as Healing Music Vol 2: Inspirations book.

“In this sweet work, Christina combines her superb creative abilities as a composer with an unparalleled technique on harp.” – Richard Fuller, MP Review, 1/15/2000

Here’s a sound file (that you can also download) with a sample from each track

Track listing: (CLICK on the title to jump to that part of the sample…)

1. The Dawn (3:34)
2. Cridhe – adjoins track
3. Shadow Spirit (4:09)
4. White Rose (2:56)
5. Snowy Wood (4:54)
6. Little Dove (3:36)
7. Light of Life (5:29)
8. Annwvyn (3:04)
9. Love of Creation/The Dove (4:41)
10. Illumination ( 0:30)
11. Anam Cara (2:47)
12. Cassandra’s Dream (3:50)
13. Diamonds From Heaven (2:32)
14. Unité (3:59)
15. Cherubim (2:01)
16. Seal Lullaby (2:30)
17. Harbor Cove (4:55)
18. Tranquility/Reflections (7:03)
19. Gentle Souls (3:29)
20. Jessiebelle of Silbury Hill (1:50)
21. Endearment (2:48)
22. Starlight (2:56)

All compositions by Christina Tourin © 2004

Musicians:
Harp & Keyboards: Christina Tourin
Kim Robertson: harp (trk 1)
Salina Briseno: voice (trk 2)
Christine Alicot: flute (trk 3)
Karen Kevra: flute (trk 4)
Judith Hitt: cello (trk 5)
Chris Michell: flute (trk 6)

Harps used in this recording: Hidden Valley – Petite Model, Glen Hill – Electric Harp, Rydecki – Luthien, William Rees – Glen Aulin

Label: Emerald Harp Productions

Amazon customer reviews:

(Both these reviews make reference to Illuminations Healing Music Vol.1 – the book of printed music for harp players.)

As Great as I’ve Heard I’ve listened to the CD for a while, which was very helpful when I received the music [book]. I’m a beginner so some of the music is beyond me at present, but I truly enjoy playing several pieces. This is exceptional music which people at all skill levels can enjoy. Thank you, Tina! – S. Krantz

Five Stars! Perfect for listening to figure out the sheet music! Lovely… soothing.– Nancy

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“Put on your favorite relaxing music in the key of C, or use a tuning fork. sit on a red blanket on the beach, in the grass or on a rock. Apply three drops of ginger oil on your hands, rub them together to create heat and smell the aroma. Hold your smokey quartz, focus your mind on the planet Saturn and with each breath, hum the vowel “ooooh” as you feel yourself grounding and connecting to the Earth’s core…”

Dimensions:
9″x12″ – full color chart (single-sided), laminated for protection.

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The White Rose Harp Music Book is full of innovative and magical harp music centered around the theme of the rose, in many colors and forms. For example, the Red Rose represents our soul, and the White Rose a symbol of pure love.

This delightful collection of songs presents a summer walk through a garden full of bloom! As if specially created for an outdoor concert (with afternoon tea!) in a friend’s beautiful arboretum and flower garden?

This book contains 10 lovely harp songs for you to play and enjoy. Some are definitely at their best when played up to speed as catchy little jigs and reels, while others are more reflective, like the Last Rose of Summer.

All of the songs in this book are also on the White Rose CD, which you may wish to also purchase as it can help with getting the right tempos and  rhythmic ‘feel’.

Please note: Four of the 14 songs on the CD (Wind Rose by Patricia John, The Rose by Amanda MacBroom, In the Garden by Charles Schuetz and Prelude in C by J.S. Bach) do not appear in the book due to copyright restrictions.

CD track listing:

1. White Rose / The Rose (8:23) (Note: music for this track not included in the book)
2. A Rosebud By My Early Walk (1:50)
3. Last Rose Of Summer (1:52)
4. Flowers Of The Forest (2:50)
5. Medley: The Rose In The Garden/The Red Rose/The Mountain Rose (3:01)
6. Shadow Spirit (2:44)
7. Fynbo (2:58)
8. Wind Rose (2:50) (Note: music for this track not included in the book)
9. In The Garden (3:33) (Note: music for this track not included in the book)
10. Rosa Mystica (Lo, How A Rose Ere Blooming) (1:57)
11. Love Of Creation/The Dove (4:24)
12. Prelude In C (2:42)
13. Nostalgy (3:10) (Note: music for this track not included in the book)
14. Harbor Cove (4:52)

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