The Birth of the Moon over the Marsh of Rhuddlan - David Watkins

Standard: Intermediate to Advanced       Harp Type: Pedal Harp

This is a programme piece about the Battle of Rhuddlan where King Offa died. I have used the traditional folk tune (which is in a minor key) changed into a major key for The March into Battle. It returns in its original minor key after The King is Stabbed.

There are eight sections:

• Dawn
• King Offa rallies his troops
• The March into Battle
• The King is Stabbed
• Is the King dead?
• The Bell tolls
• Lament
• The Birth of the Moon