Harp Concerto (Higdon)

The Harp Concerto is a composition for harp and orchestra by the American composer Jennifer Higdon. It was commissioned by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, Lansing Symphony Orchestra, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The work was completed in early 2018[1] and was given its world premiere at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, New York, by the harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra under the conductor Ward Stare on May 10, 2018. The piece is dedicated to Yolanda Kondonassis.[2][3]

  1. ^ Ross, Brad S. (February 25, 2018). "Interview with Jennifer Higdon". ArtsComment. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Yolanda Kondonassis Performs Premieres of Jennifer Higdon Concerto for Harp and Orchestra". Broadway World. May 8, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  3. ^ Stearns, David Patrick (February 15, 2018). "Philly composer Jennifer Higdon's new concerto didn't come easy - but they never do". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 25, 2019.