Harp Fest NZ 2026 Concert details
Saturday afternoon concert features:
Michelle Velvin is an active harpist and composer. She regularly performs in orchestra and chamber music ensembles, as well as solo performances, usually with a focus on featuring works by other NZ composers and original compositions. Michelle is also active in various pop/indie/folk bands, early music ensembles, her duo Tamira Pūoro (taonga pūoro, cello, vocals and harp) and is writing an album for voice and harp.
Saturday evening concert features:
Kevin le Pennec is an award-wining Breton singer and harpist known for his unique blend of traditional Breton repertoire with pop and jazz influences. He performs original songs with French lyrics and is the winner of both the Trophée Camac (2019) and the World Harp Competition (2024).
Anne-Marie O’Farrell’s career spans classical, contemporary, and Irish traditional music. She is celebrated in the world of harp performance and composition, including her groundbreaking work to expand the lever harp repertoire. She has released several recordings and has published new repertoire for lever harp.
Sunday afternoon concert features:
Harrison Chau a New Zealand harpist currently undertaking postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Music in London. He performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral harpist. He is passionate about the harp’s versatility and the connection it creates with audiences. Harrison will be joined for this concert by Keeson Perkins-Treacher (Flute).
Sunday evening concert features:
Robbin Gordon-Cartier. Robbin is a distinguished harpist, educator, and Salvi Concert Artist from the New York area. She directs the East Orange School District harp programme, maintains a thriving private studio, and is sought after for workshops and masterclasses across the United States.
Noël Wan is a Taiwanese-American harpist and interdisciplinary scholar, recognised for her charismatic artistry and genre-crossing virtuosity. She has won major competitions, including the 2023 Astral Artists National Competition, 2022 USA International Harp Competition, and 2010 World Harp Competition, and actively performs around the world.
Michelle Velvin is an active harpist and composer. She regularly performs in orchestra and chamber music ensembles, as well as solo performances, usually with a focus on featuring works by other NZ composers and original compositions. Michelle is also active in various pop/indie/folk bands, early music ensembles, her duo Tamira Pūoro (taonga pūoro, cello, vocals and harp) and is writing an album for voice and harp.
Saturday evening concert features:
Kevin le Pennec is an award-wining Breton singer and harpist known for his unique blend of traditional Breton repertoire with pop and jazz influences. He performs original songs with French lyrics and is the winner of both the Trophée Camac (2019) and the World Harp Competition (2024).
Anne-Marie O’Farrell’s career spans classical, contemporary, and Irish traditional music. She is celebrated in the world of harp performance and composition, including her groundbreaking work to expand the lever harp repertoire. She has released several recordings and has published new repertoire for lever harp.
Sunday afternoon concert features:
Harrison Chau a New Zealand harpist currently undertaking postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Music in London. He performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral harpist. He is passionate about the harp’s versatility and the connection it creates with audiences. Harrison will be joined for this concert by Keeson Perkins-Treacher (Flute).
Sunday evening concert features:
Robbin Gordon-Cartier. Robbin is a distinguished harpist, educator, and Salvi Concert Artist from the New York area. She directs the East Orange School District harp programme, maintains a thriving private studio, and is sought after for workshops and masterclasses across the United States.
Noël Wan is a Taiwanese-American harpist and interdisciplinary scholar, recognised for her charismatic artistry and genre-crossing virtuosity. She has won major competitions, including the 2023 Astral Artists National Competition, 2022 USA International Harp Competition, and 2010 World Harp Competition, and actively performs around the world.
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Monday Afternoon New Zealand Concert Sponsored by The Harp Society of New Zealand This concert features New Zealand musicians Lin Zheng (Guzheng), Ingrid Bauer, Carolyn Mills and Helen Webby and Pepe Becker (soprano) who will present a varied programme, including works by New Zealand composers. |
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Afternoon concerts on Saturday, Sunday and Monday are INCLUDED in the Weekend Day Pass, and Single Day Passes. The three-afternoon concert package is available for those not attending the full weekend day programme.
Evening concerts on Saturday and Sunday are NOT included in the Weekend Day Pass or Single Day Passes.
Evening concerts on Saturday and Sunday are NOT included in the Weekend Day Pass or Single Day Passes.