The first edition of International Istanbul Harp Meeting is coming to life in the framework of “In Tune with the Harp!”, bringing together five world-renowned harpists representing five harp traditions. Five harpists, five different harps and five musical traditions come together in the largest harp event organized in Turkey.
We will hear the impressive master of Spanish music, Arianna Savall, with her friends gathered around the harp to perform music from their album “Peiwoh”. The powerful Irish harpist Maire Ni Chathasaigh’s soothing voice will accompany her harp, and Hélène Breschand will give a new dimension to contemporary music with her improvisations. The living legend of French harp playing, Isabelle Moretti, will present classical repertoire, and the biggest master of all early music harpists Andrew Lawrence-King will evoke the delicate sounds of the Baroque era. All five harpists will share their knowledge and experiences with young Turkish harpists in masterclasses and workshops.
Tickets: Biletix
Note: The Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh concert is free, but reservations are required for participation (Hall reservation can not be filled).
ARIANNA SAVALL QUINTET (AÇILIS KONSERI)
DECEMBER 1ST – WORKSHOP / ASD MERKEZI – DECEMBER 2ND 19.30 / CONCERT
Presentation of the record “Peiwoh” played by the Arianna Savall Quintet. Inspired from the Taoist legend of an old oriental harp. Peiwoh, creator of an enchanted harp that had lost its voice and tone, listened to it and let it express its own music. Finally, he made it thrill again and started singing nature, love and war with it.
Traditional music, improvisations and personal creation music bring us to a magical tale, a song to life.
MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGH & CHRIS NEWMAN
DECEMBER 3RD 19:30 – CONCERT – DECEMBER 4TH WORKSHOP / ÇIRAGAN SARAYI
Celtic Musician Maire Ni, “an intelligent, innovative arpistligi” with the UK’s leading guitarist Chris Newman, “his most treasured, and versatility of the charming” (Songlines) during the worldwide voice brought a long-term careers. The duo’s concerts, live Irish dance music, poignant melodies and striking associations showcase their own compositions and jazz and bluegrass songs with the strong attractive effects likened to a cocktail party!
HELENE BRESCHAND
DECEMBER 4TH 19:30 - CONCERT / BORUSAN MÜZIK EVI – DECEMBER 5TH WORKSHOP / ASD MERKEZI
“Hélène Breschand is one of those musicians that has the capacity to push the boundaries in multiple areas ranging from contemporary music to jazz. Listen to her play to fully appreciate the living interpretation and improvision of two complementary approaches to music.” – Le Monde
Hélène Breschand, taking inspiration from all the possible ways plah the harp integrates the listener into an intimate bond of the music and invites you to discover your own life on her inner journey to rediscover herself. Hélène Breshand, a symbolic figure of the contemporary harp, and contemporary repertoire, as well as musical theater (Aperghis Georges Jacques Rebotier) and improvising soloist and chamber music career has been successful in the work areas.
ISABELLE MORETTI
DECEMBER 5TH 19.30 – CONCERT – JUNE 6TH 10.00-15.30 – WORKSHOP / NOTRE DAME DE SION FRANSIZ LISESI GÖSTERI SALONU
Isabelle Moretti, harpist, is one of the most admired figures in today’s music scene. Radiant with an exuberant personality, Isabelle has an unique style - a generous, sincere and noble player with an attitude. This artist has been invited to play the biggest concert halls – Geneva, Munich and Isreal – and been crowned with prizes from international competitions all over the world. Isabelle Moretti frequently performs solo repertoire, 18th century music amd recitals all the way to more complex contemporary works.
ANDREW LAWRENCE-KING
DECEMBER 7TH CONCERT 19.30 – WORKSHOP / NOTRE DAME DE SION FRANSIZ LISESI GÖSTERI SALONU
Baroque-harp virtuoso and kontinuo artist, Andrew Lawrence-King, is the world’s leading early repertoire harpist. Creative and inspiring as a chef in the world of baroque opera and oratorio has led to many concert halls.
