Beyond Pluck. Paula Bressman (L) Rachel Miller (R). Beyond Pluck is a harp duo, comprised of Paula Bressman and Rachel Miller. In addition to the classical repertoire, they also like arranging pop ...

Have you ever played with a band? No, I have always played solo. Who are your musical influences? Led Zeppelin, Keith Jarrett, Leonard Cohen, AC/DC, Metallica, Depeche Mode, Black Sabbath, Randy ...

Yolanda Kondonassis. Photo by Robert Muller. When it comes to the harp, Yolanda Kondonassis is kind of a big deal. She's literally written the book on the topic. In this episode, she teaches all about ...

Yolanda Kondonassis has played a lot of contemporary harp concertos. Her new recording, American Rapture, features the world premiere of one written especially for her by American composer Jennifer ...

Antoine Reicha’s L’Arte de varier tantalises before you’ve heard a note; the composer’s Opus 57, its theme followed by 57 variations. Reicha was an exact contemporary of Beethoven and reportedly the ...

Begin your weekend in style with an enchanting evening of classical harp music in the stunning, candlelit setting ofSt Mary Le Strand.Performed by the acclaimed harpist Esther Beyer, this captivating ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Essay Expanding my instrument’s repertoire takes months of practicing, experimentation and personal sacrifices. But it has made me believe in ...

GROWING UP. WAS IT AN ETHNIC FAMILY OR YOUR ITALIAN WAS IT? WELL, I’M ITALIAN, MY MOTHER’S FROM SCOTLAND. I MEAN, THAT, UH, OF COURSE, THAT COMBINATION IS ILLEGAL NOW, BUT BACK THEN, ALMOST ANYBODY ...