PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
OF THE AMERICAN HARP SOCIETY
Sun, Jan 22
|African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Juan Riveros Performance and Masterclass
Phenomenal harpist Juan Riveros will be traveling from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to perform for our chapter!
Time & Location
Jan 22, 2023, 2:00 PM
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
About The Event
The theme of the performance is "journeys," and part of the program will feature thrilling Latin-American inspired pieces arranged by Juan himself.
Juan will also be giving a masterclass following the performance for students of all ages. If you are interested in signing up for the masterclass, please email president@phillyharp.org or call 215-622-4584. The cost to participate in the masterclass is $25. Observers are welcome at no charge.
Juan was named a winner at the 2022 Lyon & Healy Awards and was awarded 5th Prize at the 2021 Young Professional Division of the American Harp Society National Competition. He recently completed his master's at Cleveland Institute of Music studying with Yolanda Kondonassis and began his PhD in composition at the University of Michigan. Read more about Juan at his website: https://www.juanriveros.com/
Repertoire for the concert includes:
Viejo Zortzico - Jésus Guridi
Sonatina - Alberto Ginastera
Joropo - Alba Quintanilla
Selections from "Los Colores del Arpa" - Christy de la Rosa
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Suite for Harp - Benjamin Britten
Odysée - Caroline Lizotte
Sicilienne Variée - Jean-Michel Damase