Robin Ward - Harpist
Harpist, Teacher & Harp Maker
International Harpist Robin Ward, an exponent of the triple strung harp and plays a wide variety of repertory encompassing music from the renaissance through to the 21st Century as a soloist throughout the UK, New Zealand and Australia.
As a teacher Robin teaches a wide array of musical styles on Lever, Pedal and Triple-strung harps.
For those interested in historically inspired harps, Robin currently has two models on offer and they can be viewed here.
Reviews
“... An innate and well practiced sense of musicianship pervaded throughout all styles of music. His assured rhythmic drive, extremely sensitive shaping of the phrase structure and expressive playing within the small dynamic range of the instrument made this recital a delight from beginning to end. Don’t miss this rarely talented performer next time he returns to his homeland.”
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-Allan Purdy. ‘Harpmaker, player shows rare talent’ Taranaki Daily news, NZ 22 Feb 2010
“...In performance Ward is obviously a most sensitive musician. His programme gave plenty of opportunity for him to fully explore the expressive technique of the instrument, from the lively opening to Parry’s Lesson through to the magical conclusion of the Glinka Nocturne, all completely captivating the audience...”
- Stephen Fisher. ‘Sensitive and expressive triple harp captivates’ Manawatu Standard 15 Feb 2010
“... a musician of wonderful fluency and refined musicality. His playing was invested by a keen stylistic sensitivity, attracting particular attention, Bach’s Suite BWV 996 with its tastefully ornamented phrases ... I had not known what to expect from this concert; what I heard quite captivated me both by the variety and charm of the music itself and by the great accomplishment of the executant.” - Lindis Taylor. Middle C, Wellington,NZ - Issue no.3 March/April 09
“What a wonderful talent you have! Count me a future customer! Your Fan, John Rhys-Davies”
For Further information Contact:
Ph. 01525-382830
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
