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Nicanor Zabaleta
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(January 7, 1907–June 16, 1993) was a Spanish world-class virtuoso and populariser of the harp. Zabaleta was born in San Sebastián, Spain, … read more(January 7, 1907–June 16, 1993) was a Spanish world-class virtuoso and populariser of the harp. Zabaleta was born in San Sebastián, Spain, on January 7, 1907. In 1914 his father, an amateur musician, bought him a harp in antique shop. He… read more(January 7, 1907–June 16, 1993) was a Spanish world-class virtuoso and populariser of the harp. Zabaleta was born in San Sebastián, Spain, on January 7, 1907. In 1914 his father, an amateur musician, bought him a harp in antique shop. He soon began taking lessons from Vincenta Tormo de Calvo (Mad… read more -
Roberta Alessandrini
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Roberta Alessandrini was born in Verona and graduated with distinction in Harp at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice under the g… read moreRoberta Alessandrini was born in Verona and graduated with distinction in Harp at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice under the guidance of Professor F. Bottino Rispoli. After her graduation in Venice, she mastered her skills w… read moreRoberta Alessandrini was born in Verona and graduated with distinction in Harp at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice under the guidance of Professor F. Bottino Rispoli. After her graduation in Venice, she mastered her skills with Pierre Jamet, Elizabeth Fontan-Binoche and Susan Mildoni… read more -
Marisa Robles
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Marisa Robles (born April 5, 1937) is one of the world's best-known harpists. She was born in Spain, where she studied the harp with L… read moreMarisa Robles (born April 5, 1937) is one of the world's best-known harpists. She was born in Spain, where she studied the harp with Luisa Menarguez, and studied music at the Madrid Conservatory, graduating at the age of sixteen in … read moreMarisa Robles (born April 5, 1937) is one of the world's best-known harpists. She was born in Spain, where she studied the harp with Luisa Menarguez, and studied music at the Madrid Conservatory, graduating at the age of sixteen in 1953. She made her concert debut at seventeen, performing wi… read more -
Marcel Grandjany
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Marcel Grandjany (September 3, 1891 – February 24, 1975) was a French-born American harpist and composer. He began the study of the harp at… read moreMarcel Grandjany (September 3, 1891 – February 24, 1975) was a French-born American harpist and composer. He began the study of the harp at the age of eight with Henriette Renié. He was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at age eleven w… read moreMarcel Grandjany (September 3, 1891 – February 24, 1975) was a French-born American harpist and composer. He began the study of the harp at the age of eight with Henriette Renié. He was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at age eleven where he also studied with Alphonse Hasselmans, winning the c… read more -
Alice Giles
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Alice Giles is an Australian-born harpist, considered amongst the world's leading harp soloists. She presented her first solo recital … read moreAlice Giles is an Australian-born harpist, considered amongst the world's leading harp soloists. She presented her first solo recital when she was just 13, and went on to win the 8th Israel International Harp Contest when she was 21… read moreAlice Giles is an Australian-born harpist, considered amongst the world's leading harp soloists. She presented her first solo recital when she was just 13, and went on to win the 8th Israel International Harp Contest when she was 21. Giles was also awarded the Churchill Fellowship in Music. … read more -
Judy Loman
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Judy Loman CM (born 3 November 1936) is a harpist and harp teacher, born and educated in the United States and active in Canada. She was th… read moreJudy Loman CM (born 3 November 1936) is a harpist and harp teacher, born and educated in the United States and active in Canada. She was the principal harp of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1959 until her retirement in 1991, and won… read moreJudy Loman CM (born 3 November 1936) is a harpist and harp teacher, born and educated in the United States and active in Canada. She was the principal harp of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1959 until her retirement in 1991, and won a Juno award for Best Classical Album in 1980. She taught a… read more -
Elias Parish Alvars
3,871 listeners
Eli Parish (28 February 1808, Teignmouth, Devonshire, England – 25 January 1849, Vienna) was an English harpist and composer. He changed hi… read moreEli Parish (28 February 1808, Teignmouth, Devonshire, England – 25 January 1849, Vienna) was an English harpist and composer. He changed his name to Elias Parish Alvars, and sometimes used the pseudonym Albert Alvars in his publications.… read moreEli Parish (28 February 1808, Teignmouth, Devonshire, England – 25 January 1849, Vienna) was an English harpist and composer. He changed his name to Elias Parish Alvars, and sometimes used the pseudonym Albert Alvars in his publications. The baptismal record found at St James’s Church, West Teign… read more -
Carlos Salzedo
3,048 listeners
Like many of his contemporaries, French-born Carlos Salzedo studied harp at the Paris Conservatory with the legendary French master Alphons… read moreLike many of his contemporaries, French-born Carlos Salzedo studied harp at the Paris Conservatory with the legendary French master Alphonse Hasselmans. His influence on today's harpists is evidenced in the enduring popularity of hi… read moreLike many of his contemporaries, French-born Carlos Salzedo studied harp at the Paris Conservatory with the legendary French master Alphonse Hasselmans. His influence on today's harpists is evidenced in the enduring popularity of his technical approach to harp playing, commonly referred to a… read more -
Naoko Yoshino
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Being one of the most outstanding harpists in the international platform today, Naoko Yoshino’s solo engagements with the world’s top orche… read moreBeing one of the most outstanding harpists in the international platform today, Naoko Yoshino’s solo engagements with the world’s top orchestras have included the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orc… read moreBeing one of the most outstanding harpists in the international platform today, Naoko Yoshino’s solo engagements with the world’s top orchestras have included the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Zurich's Tonhalle Orche… read more