The Harp Blog

We’ve moved!

Celticharper — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:38:50 +0000

September 2017 Update: The new Harp Blog is now over at https://celticharper.wordpress.com/blog. You can also visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OntarioHarp
This site will remain up as an archived site for as long as WordPress supports it, so feel free to browse old posts. Comments have been disabled, so if you’d like to get in touch, please do so through the new site.

Thanks – and happy harping!

Bach Tocatta and Fugue

Celticharper — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:33:59 +0000

This piece gains a whole different voice when played on harp, but is, I think, equally majestic in its own right. Performed by Amy Turk.

Voices of Music

Celticharper — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:24:58 +0000

Some lovely playing here:

Concert Announcement: June 18 in New Salem

Celticharper — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:27:46 +0000

Haley Hewitt performs on the Celtic Harp in New Salem, MA on June 18 at 7:30 pm at the 1794 Meetinghouse, North Quabbin’s Performing Arts Center. Adults $10. Call 1-413-335-3489 or go to http://www.1794meetinghouse.org for more info.

Robin Ward plays Scots and Welsh Airs

Celticharper — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:42:14 +0000

Three airs with variations written for the triple harp by John Parry and Edward Jones, performed by Robin Ward. You can find out more about Robin’s music at www.robin-ward.com

Harp Cover of Wake Me Up by Avicii

Celticharper — Mon, 11 May 2015 03:11:00 +0000

Harp Cover with Loop Station, by harpist Viviane Nüscheler.

Canadian Harpists in the News

Celticharper — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:26:38 +0000

Apologies for the lack of posts these last few months, real life got in the way. More news and links to come, but in the meantime, here are three featured Canadian harpists in the news and in concert:

Thurs. May 14 concert at Hart House in Toronto, including Handel’s Harp Concerto with soloist Véronique Drozdz. 8pm.

Harpist revives old ways in the new world from Annapolis County shop (article on luthier Timothy Habinski)

Harpist Elizabeth Volpé Bligh happy to be a rarity

Something by The Beatles – Erin Hill on Electric Harp

Celticharper — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 02:34:25 +0000

Live at The Record Collector, July 2011. “Something” cover arranged and performed by Erin Hill.

The Furies – Harpist Maeve Gilchrist & Dancer Nic Gareiss

Celticharper — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:15:56 +0000

Some great high energy playing here (made to look effortless of course), with some impressively subtle dance moves to go along with.

Konghou (Chinese Harp), Xiang Fei Bamboo

Celticharper — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 03:48:39 +0000

According to the Harp Spectrum,

“In the 20th century, a new demand arose for a national instrument rooted in ancient times, yet still contemporary. In 1964, Konghou was revived in Shenyang, China, and during the 1980s several musical instrument factories in China began to design and produce a new type of Konghou combining the Guzhang (koto, like a movable-bridge zither), Pipa (lute) and Qin (mandolin), and utilizing the modern technology of the pedal harp.”