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Emily Oppenheimer, 1922–2014

Emily Oppenheimer, 1922–2014

Surrounded by her beloved family, Emily Oppenheimer passed away on March 3, following a brief illness. She was 92 years old. Emily was a harpist, wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. She began playing the harp after her father went to a ballet performance and loved...

The Great Outdoors

I am no stranger to outdoor adventures with the harp. I’ve played outdoor weddings at ski resorts, serenaded Appalachian Trail hikers, and performed on a river bank with fly fishermen casting in the background. Wrapped in a cloak against the October chill at a...
Remembering Deborah Hoffman

Remembering Deborah Hoffman

Deborah Hoffman, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Principal Harpist. Deborah Hoffman, pictured with her close friend and harp colleague Barbara Allen. Deborah Hoffman performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for 28 years and was a long-time faculty member at the...