Australian Harp Fest: Solo Concert Series at QVWC

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Aus Harp Fest: Solo Concert Series

Queen Victoria Women's Centre

210 Lonsdale Street,

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

September 5th, 7.30

This program celebrates music by Australian women composers and harpist-composers, featuring works by Nat Bartsch, Tara Minton, Lisa Cheney, Mary Doumany, Natalia Mann, Paul Nicolaou, and Katia Mestrovic.

The program highlights the remarkable breadth and versatility of contemporary Australian harp music, spanning modern classical, jazz, and music influenced by non-Western modes and rhythms. Each performance features a slightly different program, offering audiences a unique concert experience.

Learn more about the composers:

Tara Minton – taraminton.com/

Nat Bartsch – natbartsch.com/

Lisa Cheney – lisacheney.com.au/

Mary Doumany – marydoumany.com/

Natalia Mann – nataliamann.com/

Paul Nicolaou – paulnicolaoumusic.com/

Katia Mestrovic – k.mestrovic.harp (instagram)

"Aus Harp Fest" is a two-year initiative (2026–2027), led by Katia Mestrovic and supported by Creative Australia, bringing together more than 30 Australian artists. The project celebrates Australian composers, performers, and collaborators while showcasing the expressive possibilities of the modern harp. It aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community within Australia's harp scene.

The project encompasses national and international performances by harp soloists, duos, trios, and quintets; the commissioning, premiere, and arrangement of new Australian works; and the release of the Aus Harp Fest album, accompanied by a national tour in 2027.

Date

Queen Victoria Women's Centre

210 Lonsdale St., Melbourne VIC 3000