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08:30 EDT

Move Well, Play Better: #2 Tools for overcoming Performance Anxiety

Thursday July 30, 2026 08:30 - 09:20 EDT

Move Well, Play Better: A Course of 5 Practical Interactive Workshops Exporing Our First Instrument (The Body) In Relation To Our Second (The Harp) Presented by Imogen Barford and Fiona Tree, both highly experienced harpists and teachers of the Alexander Technique.

Session #2 Practical Tools for Overcoming Performance Anxiety - How to transform stress problems.

Presenters

Imogen Barford

Imogen Barford runs the 'Move Well, Play Better' programme of Alexander Technique and Body Mapping at the Guildhall School of Music in London, where she is Head of Harp. As well as a wide-ranging harp career, she holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine.

Thursday July 30, 2026 08:30 - 09:20 EDT
Willow East

Participatory Workshop, Health & Wellbeing

10:00 EDT

Conversations on Mental Illness through Music

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00 - 10:50 EDT

Willow East

This concert-presentation encourages open conversations about mental illnesses that many musicians live with, through personal stories and commissioned works by Caroline Lizotte and Nathan Cornelius.

Presenters

Heather Cornelius

Heather Cornelius’ research and performance projects focus on helping music teachers empower students experiencing mental health challenges. She obtained Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Minnesota, studying with Kathy Kienzle. She earned... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00 - 10:50 EDT
Willow East

Lecture, Health & Wellbeing

15:00 EDT

Alexander Rider: Divertissement à la roumaine

Thursday July 30, 2026 15:00 - 15:50 EDT

Willow East

A lecture performance that documents the contribution of Romanian harpists to the French repertoire of the 20th century.

Presenters

Alexander Rider

Alexander Rider freelances with major UK ensembles including the BBC Symphony, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Royal Opera and Ballet Orchestra; the City of Birmingham Symphony, Brighton Philharmonic, Gabrieli Consort, and the Academy of Ancient Music. Passionate about French... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 15:00 - 15:50 EDT
Willow East

Lecture, Lecture Recital, History & Practice

16:00 EDT

The Érard Family

Thursday July 30, 2026 16:00 - 16:45 EDT

Willow East

A new edition of the first published research on the Érard harp production (including Pleyel and L&H harps) based on original documents and instruments

Presenters

Giuliano Marco Mattioli

After two Harp Diplomas in just six years of study in 2005 and 2007, Giuliano Marco Mattioli delved into historical performance practice with Mara Galassi. He won several competitions and collaborated with various orchestras, including LaVerdi, Concerto Köln, Dresdner Festspielorchester... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 16:00 - 16:45 EDT
Willow East

Lecture, Lecture Recital, History & Practice

17:10 EDT

Syzygy: My Journey as a Percussive Harpist

Thursday July 30, 2026 17:10 - 18:00 EDT

Willow East

A story about Amy’s journey, exploring the harp's potential as a modern percussive instrument through pop covers and original compositions.

Presenters

Amy Turk

Amy Turk is a multi-genre harpist, arranger, composer, educator and session artist from the UK. With special interests in percussion, video game music, film music and popular music of all styles, Amy has created a unique career path through her presence online, pioneering compositions... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 17:10 - 18:00 EDT
Willow East

Lecture, Lecture Recital