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Thursday, July 30
 

09:00 EDT

AHS IDEA Round Table
Thursday July 30, 2026 09:00 - 09:45 EDT
Join the IDEA Committee for an engaging Round Table discussion spotlighting distinguished guest Zachary Hatcher. He currently serves as Principal Harpist of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and as a faculty member at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. His work exemplifies artistry grounded in diplomacy, cultural engagement, and collaborative exchange. This session will highlight his professional journey and perspectives, offering attendees a thoughtful exploration of how musicians can foster connection and dialogue across borders.
Presenters
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Juan Riveros

Michigan State University
Juan Riveros serves as the AHS Diversity Coordinator and the IDEA Committee (Co-Chair). Riveros is currently the Associate Professor of Harp at Michigan State University, and Principal Harpist of the Flint Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Opera.
Thursday July 30, 2026 09:00 - 09:45 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre

11:30 EDT

Celebrating Henriette Renie’s Legacy through Intermedia
Thursday July 30, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT
This recital will feature Renie’s photographs and writings interwoven with ensemble performances of her works and modern-day photographs of the places that inspired Renie’s compositions.
Presenters
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Jaymee Haefner

Professor of Harp, Director of Graduate Studies, International Harp Archives & UNT Harp Beats
Jaymee Haefner, Professor of Harp and Director of Graduate Studies at the UNT College of Music, has performed in Hong Kong, Moscow, Prague, New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta, Mexico, and has adjudicated competitions in Hong Kong, Italy and the US. Oxford University Press (Grove... Read More →
Ensembles
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UNT Harp Beats

The UNT Harp Beats have attracted national attention for their innovative and diverse recitals since 2006. The ensemble has performed worldwide, including appearances in Hong Kong (Center for Performing Arts), Chicago (Lyon & Healy Hall), Orlando, San Antonio, New Orleans, Fort Worth... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre

14:00 EDT

Strings, Voice & Rhythm: The Harp Reimagined with Pia Salvia
Thursday July 30, 2026 14:00 - 14:45 EDT
Harpist-vocalist Pia Salvia infuses Jazz, Pop, and World music with her distinctive sound, joined by drummer Noam Israeli for a unique, dynamic performance.
Presenters
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Noam Israeli

Drums
Noam Israeli is a Los Angeles–based drummer, producer, and recording artist known for his dynamic sound and global musical approach. A Berklee College of Music graduate with a Master’s in Performance and Production, he was also selected for the prestigious Berklee Global... Read More →
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Pia Salvia

Award-winning Belgian harpist, vocalist, and composer Pia Salvia is known for blending jazz, pop, and world influences into a uniquely expressive sound. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has performed at major festivals including the Hollywood Bowl, Festival Mundial del... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 14:00 - 14:45 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre

15:10 EDT

From Italy to Hollywood: a 20th Century Harp Legacy Part I
Thursday July 30, 2026 15:10 - 15:50 EDT
Part 1: Origins of Repertoire: Clelia Gatti Aldrovandi, one of the leading virtuosi of the harp
Presenters
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Patrizia Tassini

Patrizia Tassini studied harp in Trieste. Italy, in France, and in the USA at the Eastman School of Music. She received the 2nd Prize at the 8th International Harp Contest in Israel and the USA Concerto Competition. She has been a member of the jury for numerous international harp... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 15:10 - 15:50 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre

16:10 EDT

From Italy to Hollywood: a 20th Century Harp Legacy Part 2
Thursday July 30, 2026 16:10 - 16:30 EDT
Between Two Worlds: Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Works for Harp. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's artistic journey presented through the lens of his harp compositions, including the 1937 Concertino commissioned by Gatti-Aldrovandi and other collaborations with leading harpists
Presenters
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Diana Castelnuovo-Tedesco

Diana oversees the musical legacy of her grandfather, composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Diana studied Art History and Italian at Smith College before settling in New York, where she worked in international communications. Since 2017 she has focused on making her grandfather’s... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 16:10 - 16:30 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre

17:15 EDT

Maud and Music: A Lecture Recital on Lucy Maud Montgomery and the Sound of Anne 🍁
Thursday July 30, 2026 17:15 - 18:00 EDT
An illuminating refection on L.M. Montgomery’s musical legacy, featuring the world premiere of the only authorized harp arrangement of Hagood Hardy’s “Anne’s Theme.”
Presenters
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Anastasia Pike

Anastasia Pike is a harpist, educator, and arts leader whose work spans performance, scholarship, and administration. She teaches at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is Founder/Director of the Hampton Roads Harp Festival and HRHF Summer Institute. An active performer and... Read More →
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Grace Chesnut-Pike

Grace Chesnut-Pike is an American multi-instrumentalist on violin, piano, and harp. Her performance credits include the White House; the World Harp Congress in Cardiff; the In and Out Club in London; public television; and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She has also... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 17:15 - 18:00 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre

20:00 EDT

Something Special This Way Comes
Thursday July 30, 2026 20:00 - 21:00 EDT

Music by R. Murray Shafer and Claude Debussy
Presenters
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Phoebe Powell

Canadian harpist Phoebe Powell has been Principal Harpist of the Sarasota Orchestra since 2023, previously holding the same position with the New World Symphony (2020–2023). She has performed with the Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Toronto Symphony Orchestras, and appears regularly at the Sun V... Read More →
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Kaili Maimets

Flute, Topaz Duo
Canadian flutist Kaili Maimets is in demand as an orchestral performer, chamber musician, and soloist. She regularly performs with the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada (NACO) and has held positions as Second Flute & Piccolo of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (2016-2018), and... Read More →
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Angela Schwarzkopf

Angela Schwarzkopf concertizes throughout North America as soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. She is the guest principal harpist of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa, and principal harpist with the London, Ontario, Symphonia. Angela is the first harpist to earn the... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 20:00 - 21:00 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre
 
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