Seven Harp Ensemble (SHE)

Seven Harp Ensemble (SHE): Alice Giles Artistic Director, Genevieve Lang, Rowan Phemister, Ester Wong, Ingrid Bauer, Laura Tanata and William Nichols.
SHE is the only harp septet in the world and in addition to performing harp classics, the group are advocates for progressive contemporary works that extend the harmonic, rhythmic and timbral possibilities of the instrument beyond its traditional Romantic repertoire. The group have commissioned many new works by Australian composers including Ross Edwards, Martin Wesley-Smith, Andrew Schultz and Sharon Calcraft which have been recorded by the Tall Poppies label, titled Bolmimerie. SHE has participated in the Canberra International Music Festival, the National Harp Weekend, Canberra Museum for the Multicultural Festival and the 3rd Australian Harp Festival. The ensemble has performed at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing and they also, were the guests of Beijing Television as part of its highly prestigious Spring Festival Global Gala, one of the most-viewed televised events in China.
Program
0:07 Harp Mantra (2014) Ross Edwards
8:20 The Meaning of Water (2006) Andrew Schultz
16:53 Sevenfold Amen (2008) Sharon Calcraft
24:32 Arafura Arioso (arranged by the composer from the Guitar Concerto, 2nd movement) Ross Edwards
32:06 Fantasia No.13 - Perpetuum Mobile (2006) Larry Sitsky
40:44 Alice in the Garden of Live Flowers (2006) Martin Wesley-Smith
48:23 Rikki-Tikki’s Exotic Dance (2002) Ian Whitney
53:38 Song in the Night, Tango, Rumba Carlos Salzedo
1:02:48 Venezolana Alfredo Rolando Oritz
1:08:16 Malaguena Ernesto Lecuona

[@felicialademan3476]

I’ve always had the strangest affinity for the harp. Soothing and gentile and beautiful. I am in love with this. I had a particularly anxious day today and this really grounded me for some reason. Thank you.

[@webstergilessmith6947]

As a harpist, i must say that I LOVE a harp ensemble. I played with 5 harps in a performance of John Cage's "POSTCARD FROM HEAVEN."

[@VPharp]

Me too!

[@AlfredoRolandoOrtiz]

Dear Alice Giles and members of SHE, thank you for your beautiful performance of my VENEZOLANA FOR 5 PEDAL HARPS. I feel very honored to have my music included in your concert and also very special for me, as Cuban, to see the marvelous MALAGUEÑA, by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, also beautifully performed right after my piece, to finish your concert. Thank you, thank you all again!!!

[@jdgilkey1859]

This takes me back to 1955 at Cass Tech HS, in Detroit. Our teacher was Velma Froud, a student of Carlos Salzado. We had 10 harps in the classroom, only used 7 in performance, 5 in Harp and Vocal recitals. Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VPharp]

That’s so awesome you were in the program at Cass Tech! I directed a school harp program for five years, I hope to do it again!

[@corruptedteka]

I am very glad I discovered this. Outstanding...

[@helenelayton720]

I adore the work of SHE and their heavenly sound capturing so magnificently the flowing beauty of the enigmatic nature of the world elements. My work of art showing the beauty of the glorious harp was inspied by an audition by a harp student at The Curtis Institute of Music.

[@khawajayousufgul6825]

Out of this world. Wonderful You have to hold your breath to listen to the inaugural tune. And later ones take your breath away.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The comfort of harp playing is irreplaceable

[@al-Bismillah]

So gorgeous to listen to. Highly recommend playing this while taking a bath.

[@Cassapia]

Breathtakingly beautiful.

Such a great experience to hear that lovely sound wawes!

[@samuelwako2314]

Great.what does wawes mean? Is it Sam Wako? My name angel???

[@ulfutstrand]

Heavenly vibrations.

[@shihdach6936]

I just wish that I were there listening to the concert live. What a beautiful and soothing music!

[@perezdiazanita3820]

J'ADORE, .....EXCELLENT !👏👏👏 La réalité en face !

[@WildWing-wl7nj]

The harp is soothing.

[@mikekapnerarcangeluriel8006]

BLESSINGS FAMILY VERY BEAUTIFUL VIBRATIONS AMEN

[@RR-hn2tb]

Thank u for sharing such amazing art.

[@ecologicaladam7262]

Amazing, awsome, weird, even overwhelming... but what a sound!

[@evgenikuznetsov4068]

suuper!!! Gracias

[@sueimer6919]

Amazing, Mesmerizing! Thank you! How marvelous this teamwork is...

[@cyclops6228]

Man spürt wie die Töne in meiner Seele eindringen Faszinierend, bravo bravo Beauty begins to bloom in the heart! I want to live in peace on this beautiful planet!!! I live in the forest of cold dreams, oh so cruel against a new morning, I think it's peace my soul weeps, oh you dark creatures of the night The truth emerges when reality overtakes it! It's been a long time It's been a long time It's already afternoon I am sitting with my great love Anna on a hill not far from my garden the sun glitters behind the trees and a dark cloud hides deepened in the book Челкаш by Maxim Gorky it reminds me of the Muzeon Park of Arts in Moscow Sculptures are saved moments That is why some people stop at certain sculptures with a smiling or thoughtful face a smile that enchants eyes that shine like stars Kisses that flow through the body like fire. I close my eyes and all I see is you! In my dreams I wander through this garden Where is the sculpture that helps Mother Russia see? And I'm screaming out loud, do you want to help me? or are you already stone statues? but Anna wakes me up, what's going on the thunderstorm is approaching we have to go inside what is an important moment when we both wake up look us happily in the eye and swear love and be able to live peacefully in freedom in Ukraine I LOVE YOU - Giovanni Marradi kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIu2nYmIg5uLgc0

[@peterogers2436]

Awesome !!!!

[@karencilman3002]

Thank you for this beautiful, creative concert.

[@sefikaaslserdar9956]

WOOWWW! İts a Dreammm! Thank You!

[@MyelinGrey]

Underrated. Very beautiful

[@artiom1117]

Beautiful!

[@vKarl71]

So good to hear contemporary harp music, which is generally much more concerned with sonics than is classical-era music.

[@joelster7455]

Yeah I loved the Calcraft and Sitsky pieces

[@sea9994]

My husband was going to make me a harp..I showed interest due to the beauty of the arm movement's and chords.. Chi ❤💙💜 fortunately our child plays the strings they are attached to the ❤💙💜..

[@christineetpatrick]

Sublime, tout simplement.💞

[@albericoborges3930]

Bela execução em Harpa Ensemble. Linda apresentação!

[@harpanordestina]

Great Job ❤💙💚💛🧡💜🖤

[@edwinkaris9602]

let me narrate an anecdote about King David,the harp reminds me of King David's worship ,King David was a harpist ,a musical worshiper of the LORD,when he took care of his father's sheep in the fields, he sang songs of praise and worship to the Lord,,a mighty angel of the Lord by the name Fierce ,approched him, he presented a harp to David,which at that time he knew not what it was, Fierce is the King of Kings" delegation, he taught him the concepts of the instrument, after practicing for a while, David's worship became so good that his musical performance could Usher the precense of the almighty before the kings of the world of the time, the holy angels of heaven danced and sang along his music, the presense of God was so present when he played his music that King saul,a king of that time used to call for David to play his harp in order to get rid of torment by the night he was experiencing from the foul spirits tormenting him,(1 Samuel 16:14-23)...music is a gift from the LORD so that we can honor Him and worship Him, satan previously had that musical office(when he was called Lucifer), but he chose to rebel therefore his worship is not legitimate though he has all musical intruments in built in him and can play perfectly better than any human and angel(for the gifts of the LORD are without repentance/irrevocable Romans 11:29)....

[@whale-.]

素敵です

[@rosateresamachado1835]

Marvellous! Thank you

[@donbass_phoenix]

Magic of music Amazing Спасибо огромное за такую волшебную музыку!!

[@user-qr1xj5dw2l]

Bravo!!!!

[@ketiblum]

Bravo!!

[@luciabova]

BRAVISSIMI!!!! Sono incantata!

[@d.schoepflin2247]

Very calming and quiet! My family, who is always watching the clock said I was asleep in 25 seconds flat! No offense, but I did need something to help me rest better at night to it will be piped in to my room each night, starting tonight! Thank you.

[@ana108sy]

Divine music!

[@marlymmz9054]

excelente

[@aaaaze]

I play French horn, (no strings where available in my MS) and I’ve always been so fascinated with the harp. Thankyou for making my day better

[@Soleil57200]

So wonderful ! Thank you from France :)

[@kevinrodriguez-ey8wz]

LOVE IMPOSSIBLE TO DESCRIBE

[@shelbyesters5732]

The Bible says harps play in heaven. Beautiful instrument.

[@crenapun57]

melodious

[@emariaenterprises]

The first one reminded me of the beginning of a snow storm.... up to the big fat flakes randomly falling all over

[@ilovedogs2510]

Love harpists playing!!! My only qualm is, that you allow ads o spoil the peace!!! Not everybody can afford ad blocks!!! I will subscribe to videos that have no ads! PLEASE CONSIDER THIS! LIFE IS ALREADY TOO EXPENSIVE WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY FOR AD BLOCKS! THANKYOU❤️

[@snowwhite-jt9cj]

🌸

[@EaglesK.HoleSource3X7]

~~~J'adoor ~~~~

[@karencilman3002]

Andrew Schultz' piece The Meaning of Water starts at 8:59

[@aztharz5637]

Thanks, the first song sounded like they were beginners warming up. Mind you I'm probably not the best judge.

[@Anonamai]

I never knew you could play the harp with a violin bow. I have never seen it before, but it sounds really cool!

[@No-xe5km]

The cords represent Spiritual living water

[@user-tp3jf5rc1e]

하프 처음만든 사람 정말 할 짓 없는 사람이었는가본데 어쨌든 감사합니다 쓸 데 없는 짓 하고 사는 사람들도 언젠가는 이렇게 도움이 되는 법인거져

[@Kat_K_]

✨Simply amazing...✨

[@No-xe5km]

Sent to there high places on earth as it is in heaven Jesus will be done

[@ashtalk8]

Wooow

[@paulsutton5896]

One of the ladies is harpist. But the others are 100% sober.

[@xolapower]

Interesting!

[@ttv5133]

49:07 - Ricky Ticky's Dance

[@ttv5133]

54:50 - Song in the Night

[@marciawilson7331]

How do you stay in time together?

[@splehcar]

No time stamps??

[@phoenixcentralpark]

Fixed

[@splehcar]

@Phoenix Central Park: thanks!!!

[@HouOo.0]

What isss the little “plap” instrumenttttt

[@Vopadevas]

Not what I was hoping for. Good luck in your future ventures.

[@thediodoin1000]

Wat?

[@paulstewart1369]

Since I was holding my breath until you started, I felt the choice you made was just a shade disappointing? - Being a harp enthusiast and promoter, my expectations of seven harp combinations were short of a sense of essence of suitable compositions? - But my best wishes for you to achieve a better level? Remember Shirley A. who was an Australia who went to Russia & encouraged a host of the (now) great players there?

[@sea9994]

Holding your breath I do in intervals of 13. I found the harp and all sting instruments to be lovely due to the accuracy of placement,pressure,alignment and materials used. Example there are diffent grades for materials used for the bow,and the posturing is essential for tonality and if you don't play in synchronicity the sound isn't quite right. I am no professional musician however I learned thru Russian German English and Chinese teacher's we provided for my child in a former life.

[@shredwarfare5446]

Took 5 minutes for the song to remotely start

[@jenborn5358]

Why are they warming up like a violin? Weird

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

The new music is dreadful. The group comes alive when they get to playing Salzedo.

[@afflinks1387]

Kid size harp

[@ichmalealsobinich]

some men are violating women; and some women are violating harps.

[@hanschenklein7990]

Unfortunately the talking Lady is destroying the concert

[@TheWonkster]

Extremely discordant, offputting, and frankly unsettling on a very deep insinctual level all the way until 56:10. At least now I know why harp music generally isn't played in groups.

[@imhomeschoolert-iteachsumm9552]

`*and yu go home 2 day * after yu go home 2 day Psung ! Im hard workerd here `! access denied!^*** cause love alone I gave you my life ^ --- because im love Alone! lat lat asn--- Gracias!

[@andreaboerger6517]

Terrible!!!! No real music. Poor harps

[@muzammilvora88]

deer version was 100x better

[@jenborn5358]

Just play the harp - why do you have to be so weird 🙄🙄🙄

[@mmccrownus2406]

making harp music as ugly as heavy metal. SMH

[@cpacstudios]

Beautiful!