First Light - joyful piece for pedal harp

First Light is a fast, light-footed solo for pedal harp, written at the time of the birth of the composer’s eldest son. The piece celebrates beginnings: movement, clarity, and the quiet joy that accompanies new life.

Driven by buoyant energy and transparent textures, First Light opens with a sense of forward motion and brightness. A more stately central section offers contrast and grounding, before the music returns to its initial lightness with renewed confidence.

Idiomatic writing makes full use of the harp’s natural resonance and agility, resulting in a piece that feels both playful and poised. First Light works equally well as a concert opener, an encore, or a piece marking a special occasion.

Suitable for

– Advanced students and professional harpists
– Concert performance and celebratory contexts
– Players looking for a joyful, rhythmically alive addition to their repertoire