Posts by harpadmin

Zoom Concerts!

Posted by on Jun 20, 2020 in Events | 0 comments

Zoom Concerts!

Music at The Friendly Home Since March Rochester, New York, and most of the United States has been quarantined in lock-down to slow the spread of the pandemic COVID-19 virus. This has essentially closed down most public meetings and venues, including gatherings for celebration, church fellowship, weddings, and especially social events at vulnerable places like senior facilities. Susan’s schedule of playing out with her harp has essentially dried up for the time being, but people are becoming creative with technology. Today she performed a 1-hour live program called “A Walk on a...

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Porch Fest 2018

Posted by on Sep 11, 2018 in Events | 0 comments

Porch Fest 2018

Susan plays on her porch! On Saturday afternoon, September 23rd the 19th Ward Community Organization will be sponsoring its annual Porch Fest again, showcasing the musical talent of the neighborhood. Take a walk around the block and hear some of our local musicians playing live performances on their porches. Susan will be one of the musicians again this year, performing on the front porch at home, 374 Wellington Avenue. Keep an eye out at the 19WCA website for updates on who else will be performing and on which streets! Here’s a view from her last...

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Yolanda Kondonassis Concert

Posted by on Sep 11, 2018 in Events | 0 comments

Yolanda Kondonassis Concert

Special RPO Event Jennifer Higdon was commissioned to write a harp concerto for world-renowned harpist  Yolanda Kondonassis which was premiered by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in May of 2018. Maestro Ward Stare is opening the RPO’s ’18-’19 season this fall with Higdon’s Harp Concerto, and it will be recorded at that time by Kondonassis and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for the Azica label. This is an event that anyone in the area who loves the harp will not want to miss! Thursday, September 20 and Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman...

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4 Sonatas for Harp

Posted by on May 11, 2018 in Events | 0 comments

4 Sonatas for Harp

Paul Knoke Spring Concert The Brighton Symphony Orchestra Rococo Project’s Spring Concert entitled, “Four Sonatas for Harp” will feature Paul Knoke performing works by Philippe-Jacques Meyer. Admission is free! The BSO is a wonderful group of professional and amateur musicians that performs multiple concerts throughout the Rochester area each year. For more information, contact: Michael Allentoff at (585) 490-9351 or Email Brighton Symptony Orchestra Click here to visit event...

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Grace Wong Leaving RPO

Posted by on Apr 9, 2018 in News | 0 comments

Grace Wong Leaving RPO

An Accomplished Career Grace Wong, Principal Harpist of the RPO since 1979, is one of the four RPO musicians who will retire at the close of the 2017-18 season this spring. Grace earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Oberlin Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music, respectively. Prior to joining the RPO, she had been the second prizewinner at the Fifth International Harp Contest in Israel in 1973. Including a debut recital at Carnegie Recital Hall in 1974, Grace has appeared as a soloist throughout the United States, toured Canada and the Far East, and has given a series of...

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