Harpa 2023 Post 1
I’m arrived in Edinburgh today (hence the slightly late post).
But, Edinburgh never disappoints, and today is no exception – clear skies and beautiful – as always.
Harpa are gathering in Edinburgh and are preparing to spend a little time in Edinburgh participating in the Edinburgh International Harp Festival! So excited to see everyone, learn new things, perform our new set of American tunes. Then we’ll head out and see more of Scotland and play a few more times for various charities. Does anyone have a better life? I don’t think so!
Harpa was started by Beth Kolle creating a cultural exchange tour. Over the years, the group has traveled to Norway, Sweden, and Scotland. The composition of the group changes with each trip and this year Harpa is Beth Kolle, Sue Richards, Therese Honey, Kelly Brzozowski, Martha Hill, Donna Bennett, and me. Each HARPA member pays their own way and each tour is hard work, from the initial rehearsal on the first day to the closing concert. Each musician must take time off and turn down paying performance jobs to join the tour.
We’ll be posting to our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Harpaniks and our individual pages – Keep an eye there!
I bet you sound amazing! As a former Harpa member I can attest to the hard work and dedication but what a wonderful experience that Tom and I will never forget. Please give everyone my best, and have a wee dram for me.
Are you posting pics on facebook? Would love to follow your travels.
Robin
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Robin, we miss you both – maybe next time! Photos on the Harpa FB page and our individual pages as well. I’ve managed to go 2 days and not take photos I’ll work on that!
Have so much fun in Scotland, harpies! Can’t wait to see the concert.
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Ya-hooo!!!!
We’re here!
Let the mad-cap hijinks ensue! Can’t wait to play together!
ok, I’m Jealous! look at that clear sky!
i don’t recognize the big bridge… ?
Have a great tour!
That’s the Forth Rail Bridge – iconic and one of my favorites!