The harp, one of the oldest musical instruments in the world, is depicted on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs and throughout The Met's collection. The Met's newly reopened Musical Instruments Gallery 684, features harps from several cultures, including an extraordinary early Egyptian example. Used in festivals and banquets, funerals and temple rituals, harps in various forms have existed for thousands of years—yet lend themselves to innovation and reinterpretation.
In this series of in-gallery concerts, MetLiveArts presents three harp traditions from around the world. Introduced by Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, Associate Curator, Department of Musical Instruments, performers—inspired by the Musical Instruments collection, present programs in the context of The Met's encyclopedic collection and exhibitions.
Free with Museum admission
Space is limited. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Zacbe Pichardo, arpa jarocha
Friday, October 12, 6 and 7 pm
Vélez Blanco Patio
Cormac de Barra and Mia Theodoratus, Celtic harp
Friday, November 9, 6 and 7 pm
Gallery 963, Robert Lehman Wing
Salieu Suso, kora
Friday, December 14, 6 and 7 pm
Gallery 963, Robert Lehman Wing
