Many thanks to Leonard Jacome for sharing his latest video with us on Facebook! We wanted to find out more about his fascinating style of playing. Read on… Q: How would you describe your style of playing? I am very free in my performances. The music is free; it's only...
Chicago Harp Quartet plays Glass
If you missed the Chicago Harp Quartet at any of the recent summer events, you'll be pleased to know they've just put up several live performance videos, including this one from the Lyon & Healy Festival on July 6. Their performance of "Rubric" from Glass Works,...
Spotlight on Sivan Magen
Sivan Magen has been featured in a video produced by Borletti-Buitoni Trust. Magen was a BBT Trust winner in 2012, and was also first prize winner in the 16th International Harp Contest in Israel in 2006. Read more about him on his website www.sivanmagen.com.
Lori Andrews Plays “Take Five”
Jazz harpist Lori Andrews performed with her JazHarp Trio at the recent Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, Calif. Here's her take on jazz classic "Take Five".
Mason Morton featured on America’s Got Talent
Atlanta harpist Mason Morton is featured on America's Got Talent with his group Sons of Serendip, who performed for the show's Quarter Finals on Tuesday, August 12. The bandmates met while attending graduate school at Boston University, where Morton studied with Ann...
Standard Issue
Ben Creighton Griffiths proves the standards never go out of style with his latest video release, "Fly Me to the Moon," on YouTube. In case you missed it, check out our feature interview with Ben, which appeared in our March-April 2013 issue. Enjoy!
Gilchrist Treats on New CD
Kudos to Maeve Gilchrist for her shout-out in the The Telegraph's May 5 list of Folk Music: Treats for Spring. Gilchrist is set to release her album 20 Chandler Street on May 20, and she "proves that the harp can take its place as a instrument to drive an album of...
Harps, Harps, and More Harps!
Last month I had the rare opportunity to be a part of The Philadelphia Orchestra's first ever "PLayIN for Harp" on the mainline. Thirty-three harpists ranging in age from 5 to adult participated in the event, which also included principal harpist Elizabeth Hainen and...
New piece for harp
—by Elisabeth Plank It is always very exciting to be the first one to play a piece.. The "Sonatine für Harfe" was written for me by Austrian composer and pianist Andreas Wykydal, the occasion being my solo-debut in London in January 2014. I was surprised how well he...
Chicago Harp Quartet is Going to the Fischoff
The Chicago Harp Quartet is heading to the 2014 Fischoff Competition to compete in the Quarter Final round, which takes place on May 9 in South Bend, Ind. This marks the first time an ensemble comprised solely of harpists will compete in the prestigious chamber music...
