One Harp World

The harp works of Marjan Mozetich and his former student Eileen Padgett, each shaped by reflections on nature and nurture, reveal two unique voices in dialogue across generations. This concert will explore the relationship between the two composers Marjan Mozetich and Eileen Padgett, who had followed his composition courses. Referencing Mozetich's Songs of Nymphs (excerpted performance), this presentation will include performances of Padgett's Memories in Water, and the world premiere of Eileen Padgett's Waltz after Dark, primarily composed for orchestra, transcribed for the harp on Claire's request by Eileen Padgett.

2024 ARD Award winner Tjasha Gafner and 2025 USAIHC Gold Medalist Shamim Minoo present programs showcasing distinct and personal approaches to repertoire for the harp. 

Shamim Minoo performs a program of touchstone works on her personal musical journey, aiming to bring together contrasting styles, emotions, and colors.  Tjasha Gafner explores how composers use humour to look at the world differently.

World Premiere of "JSB SE RS" for harp and vibraphone (Sanya Eng & Ryan Scott): Composer Chris Paul Harman describes this World Premiere as follows: "Twenty-five refashioned chorales by J.S. Bach are presented in a quasi-continuous narrative that explores new twists in tonal harmony and rhythm, and subtle contrasts in timbre and texture between the harp and vibraphone."

Harp from the Mexican perspective (Eugenia Espinales Correa): Compositions selected from different backgrounds in the Mexican academic music landscape. Bernardo Feldman, Onirican; Arturo Márquez, Son a Tamayo; Leticia Cuen Suite de los Olvidos

Canadian music for harp and percussion (Angela Schwarzkopf): Original award winning compositions for vibraphone and harp written by Canadian composers Cecilia Livingston and Elisha Denburg.

Watch this space for an evening celebration of extraordinary musicianship, and a lifetime of dedicated partnerships that changed the landscape of contemporary music for the harp!