Australian born, Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (1789-1856) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a career as a harpist and composer. His Celebrated Studies for Harp, 40 Easy Studies is well-informed and essential toprogression on the instrument. The second volume comprises 40 easy exercises which focus on fingering, countermelodies, rhythms, intervals, chords, articulation, phrasing, chromaticism, dynamics and performance directions, amongother musical aspects. Celebrated Studies for Harp by Nicolas-Charles Bochsa is essential to accompany all harp studies.