Harp

The harp interpretation studio focuses on new solo repertoire and interdisciplinary pieces for harp. Participants will experiment and investigate new sides of the instrument and cultivate an open minded attitude towards contemporary performance and collaboration. Works involving video, electronics and extended techniques are encouraged (upon prior agreement). For example: Simon Steen-Andersen: The history of my instrument, Georges Aperghis: Fidelité, Sarah Nemtsov: Á deux, Mark Andre: Un-Fini I, Jennifer Walshe: Elephant.  Additionally, participants are also welcome to bring their own compositions or work on improvisation. Standard contemporary repertoire, both solo and chamber music is very welcome. Those interested in working on small ensemble pieces will be assisted in finding chamber music partners.

The Harp Composition Class with Sarah Nemtsov and Gunnhildur Einarsdóttir will take place during the first week of the festival. All registered participants of the Harp Studio will take part in this class. During this six day intensive course, the harp class will work in close collaboration with participating composers on a short solo piece for harp under the guidance of the tutors. The course’s main emphasis is on collaborative process, sound experimentation, notation and performance.

The results of both the harp interpretation studio and the harp composition workshop will be presented in a final concert.

For impressions from previous years, please visit the facebook page of the Darmstadt Harp Studio: