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Music
with Stories
A Grammy-Nominated electric harp virtuoso
with a wicked sense of humor,
a gutsy set of vocal cords & theatrical flair.
Performer
Composer
Academy
From the Grammy-Nominated composer of “Invention & Alchemy” comes a new ‘musical and lyrical masterpiece’
“The Golden Cage”
A Mythical Musical Comedy
by Deborah Henson-Conant
Winner
Best Musical Score
Best Actor
Most Innovative Production
in the “CreateTheater 2022 New Works Festival”
Who is Deborah Henson-Conant?
Composer, Performer and mentor to thousands of harpists through Hip Harp Academy – Deborah Henson-Conant is all about the joy of creative expression – whether she’s performing a one-woman show, or appearing with a symphony orchestra with her original symphonic music. She uses her wearable-electric harp as a partner in music and story-telling – and coaches other artists in how to express themselves with music and tell their own stories. This under-3-minute video and TEDx talk gives you taste of that creative energy.
TEDx
In her TEDx talk, DHC tells the story of decades of perseverance and persistence in how she conceived of the “DHC” electric harp and her decades-long collaboration with the CAMAC Harp company to bring her vision to a new generation of players. Learn more here
DHC “Sizzle Reel”
In less than 3 minutes get a quick overview of what it looks like to compose, perform and coach with a self-created instrument.