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We look forward to welcoming harpists of all abilities and in any genre, or those who simply love this beautiful and versatile instrument, to the Manchester Harp Festival 2024.
This full festival ticket includes access to the festival’s Opening Recital on Friday 19 January, which includes mesmerising performances from Louise Thomson, Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Marie Leenhardt and Esther Swift. You’ll also have access to the Saturday night headline performance by Anneleen Lenaerts. These performances can be booked separately if you prefer.
There will be workshops and masterclasses and you’ll experience demonstrations and performances of Harp-E. These super sleek electro-acoustic instruments, which won the Red Dot Design Award, are played by both classical and experimental musicians on the world’s biggest stages.
Find the full schedule for the festival below and full bios for all performers and workshop leaders here.
Entrants to Manchester Harp competition will receive free entry to the workshops and performances (excluding Friday and Saturday night headliners.)
DOWNLOAD OUR HARP FESTIVAL PROGRAMME SCHEDULE.
WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY 20 JANUARY
From 9am – Live finals of the Manchester Harp Competition
10-11am – Huw Boucher: Meet the Artist Open Forum
11am – RNCM Showcase
11.30am -12.30pm – Rachel Dent: ABRSM Masterclass
1.30-3.30pm – Esther Swift: Ensembles workshop with culmination performance at 4pm
2.30-3.30pm – Harp•E Demonstration
2pm – Huw Boucher: Performance
Harp•E and Salvi’s of London stalls and servicing open in the atrium throughout the day.
