If so many professional musicians offer “consummate artistry” in their consistently perfect performances, why do these renditions often leave me feeling uninspired?  I wonder if it’s possible to become musically “jaded” from years of musical coaching and critiquing.

Maybe I just miss Horowitz.  What made Horowitz Horowitz?  What is that indefinable “magic” he could draw from that made the 30th hearing of his performance move you as never before, come to life, or make you think you died and went to heaven, or give you a transcendental earworm of the best kind? 

 Two years ago I first heard Lisa Tannebaum and my musical perspective changed.  I realized it wasn’t me.  I hadn’t become “jaded”.  My many years of careful listening resulted in my evolution to  “discriminating listener”.  I was yearning to find a musical artist who could communicate that magic inspiration, and I had found one!

 Lisa Tannebaum definitely has the “magic”!  Her performances surprise and resonate because every note strategically serves the musical architecture to tell the story.  She creates luminous and lyrical intimacies that linger in memory. Her stunning artistry blends creativity with musical maturity.  Her technique dazzles, communicating feelings both exhilarating and evocative. I’m spellbound!  I listen to music in a different way now.  I expect more, and she delivers! 

-Judith Agar

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Renowned for her expressive musicality and creativity by the New York Times, Lisa Tannebaum, Harpist, has captivated audiences worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral artist. Her musical journey serves as an inspiration to those who pursue their artistic endeavors and passions outside of conventional timelines.

Currently, Ms. Tannebaum is devoted to her ongoing work and recording of harp transcriptions of Granados Dances, originally composed for piano. Lyon & Healy recently published Granados 12 Dances Volume I, and the first six pieces are available in video format. Additionally, Ms. Tannebaum holds positions at the Cap Ferret Music Festival in France and as a resident musician with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra where she teaches, concertizes and gives master classes.

Whether touring Europe with the Broadway show "42nd Street," captivating audiences with "The Fantasticks" at the renowned Sullivan Street Theatre in New York, or engaging listeners aboard the Queen Elizabeth II during transatlantic crossings, Ms. Tannebaum has embraced the diversity of her career. She has collaborated with notable conductors and composers such as Sergiu Comissiona, James DePreist, and John Corigliano.

Ms. Tannebaum holds a BA in Physics from Carleton College and an MA in Harp Performance from the State University of New York at Purchase, NY. She has served as a faculty member at the Amadeus School in Chappaqua, NY, and the Northern Westchester Center for the Arts. She has appeared on numerous television shows and is credited with establishing the first Suzuki Harp studio in the Northeastern United States.

The New York Concert Review stated, "grace and a mastery of dynamic variation" commending her performance at Carnegie Hall, which coincided with the release of her CD, "My Harp, My Heart."  The Harp Column Magazine describes her playing as "Pitch Perfect, with a rich sound that never loses its gentleness, asserting control at precisely the right moments”.  IPO Board Member, Charles Amenta M.D. praised Ms. Tannebaum's performance with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra stating, "Lisa Tannebaum's performance of the Debussy Dances Sacred and Profane with the Illinois Philharmonic had all the pristine clarity and propulsive energy that the work demands".  Dr. Mel Muchnick captured the essence of Lisa Tannebaum’s recent performance, stating, “Whether it be classical or modern,  romantic or the adapting of Spanish dances for harp, to hear and see Lisa Tannebaum perform on harp is to experience a rare talent.  She engages, informs, and exudes the joy of artistry”.

Currently, Ms. Tannebaum serves as the president of "Music In The Woods," a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students and enriching the community through music. She spearheads the Concierge Concert Series, an innovative project that redefines the concert experience. For more information, please visit musicinthewoodsinc.org, lisaharpist.com, or call 203-524-4340.

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