Harp search – Coming to America

[Beate Loonstra]

Dear overseas colleagues and harp lovers!

By the end of this month I will travel to the States from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I am a Dutch harpist in search for a new L&H concert harp. The trip has one specific goal: to find a powerful yet brilliant concert harp in full balance with great projection for a very versatile and intense use (contemporary, extemporaneous composition, pop, jazz, improvisation, solo, orchestral, band and cross-over collaborations, in concert halls, festivals, radio, recording, exciting-stages-with-poor-acoustics-because-not-primarily-built-as-concert-location etc).

For it could be either a new or pre-owned harp, I am both in touch with Chicago HQ and regularly checking the classified ads here on Harpcolumn.

Now my question is: do you have any tips for me? Centers to get in touch with, maybe you’ve heard of an interesting private harp sale… If you have any ideas or advice, I would love to hear from you. [beateharp @ gmail.com] Thank you so much and take care,
Beate Loonstra, harpist from the Netherlands.

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[Harper10]

Hi Beate! Congrats on this exciting move! Wishing you a smooth, easy move and transition!

A new harp! How exciting! I highly recommend Michelle at Vanderbilt Harp Company. She is a professional harpist and is exceptional at connecting harpists with the perfect insturment. Whether you’re looking for a new or a pre-owned harp, she can help you find the perfect one. She is wonderful! You can reach her by calling Vanderbilt Harp Company directly or by sending her a Facebook message. Her full name is Michelle Abbott.

Keep us updated on your harp adventures! Hope you find the perfect harp soon!

[Beate Loonstra]

Thanks Harper10, I will get in touch for sure!

[balfour-knight]

Does your new harp have to be a L&H? Have you considered Camac or Salvi?

[Beate Loonstra]

Dear Balfour-Knight, thank you for your reply. Having spent two years on finding out the exact sound and balance I am searching for (and having played a style 23 for over 16 years) I am pretty sure the answer will be a L&H. However, in general, never say never!

[balfour-knight]

Hi Beate,

I was a L&H fanatic until I found my Camac Atlantide Prestige, ha, ha! Have you ever played a Camac Oriane? They are very special harps, with the look of a L&H 23, with great clarity and projection.

Happy searching for your dream harp,
Balfour

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