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Annette Bjorling |
| Evanston (Chicago
Area), Illinois 60202 |
| United States |
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Metro Area: Chicago |
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| Booking and
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| Telephone:
847-475-3905 |
| Email:
harper@muziker.org |
| Website:
www.muziker.org/annette |
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Mention ref. HarpGigs |
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Genres: |
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Classic
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Klezmer
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Jewish
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East European Ethnic
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Celtic
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German
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Showtunes
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50s Favorites
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Harpist
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Composer
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Arranger
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Ensembles
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Harp Teacher
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Dance Teacher
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Harps: |
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Pedal Harp
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Lever Harp
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Lap Harp
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Local Travel: |
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100 miles (or more) |
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International Gigs: |
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Yes |
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Performing
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1989 |
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Also Provide Music Group: |
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Yes |
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Available with Harp: |
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- Clarinet
- Flute
- Violins
- Cello
- Double Bass
- Recorder
- Horn
- Singer
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Group Members: |
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Kurt Bjorling (Clarinet,
Basset-Horn, Recorder)
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Susan Crandall (Flute)
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Steve Gibson (Violin)
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and others
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Description: |
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I perform a variety of music, as
soloist or with ensembles. I developed eclectic
repertoires for various occasions: from creating a
festive ambience with background music, to entertaining
(and educating) concerts, to lively dance music. |
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Promotional material and DEMO
recordings are available, and I'm always happy to help
my clients in any way I can. |
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Biography |
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I grew up in Germany and received
musical education since early childhood. I studied harp at a
private music school in Heidelberg, at the University of Hildesheim (both in Germany), and with various teachers on
international Festivals, such as world-renowned Rόdiger
Oppermann, Park Stickney and with Liz Cifani (Chicago). |
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I started performing &
teaching in my youth, and kept developing it ever
since... |
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I am a private harp teacher in
Evanston/IL, harp and recorder teacher at The Musical
Offering in Evanston/IL and at the North Shore School
for the Arts, Glencoe/IL |
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I have been teaching and
performing on various festivals throughout Europe and
North America. |
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I am member of several performing
ensembles, such as Duo Controverso (USA), Trio
KaleidoPhon (Germany) and harpist and musical director
of the KlezmerOrchester (Germany, Poland, Denmark,
Netherlands) |
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In 1999/2000 I was engaged as
harpist at the Folksbiene, Yiddish Theater Company, New
York/NY. |
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I recorded CDs with my ensembles
in Germany (1996-2001) and Duo Controverso (2002). |
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Repertoire Sample:
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Classical - from Baroque to Modern:
Bach - various pieces, like: Praeludium, Italian
Concerto, Jesu Joy ...
Chopin - various pieces, like: Waltzes, Mazurkas,
Impromptu, Predlude
Corelli - various pieces
Debussy - various pieces, like: Clair de Lune,
Prelude, Arabesque
Faure - various pieces, like: Pavane, Berceuse
Handel - Concerto, Passacaglia, and various other
pieces
Hasselmanns - Nocturne, Feuilles DAutomne, and
various other pieces
Hovhannes - Sonata, Nocturne, Garden of Adonis
Pachelbels Canon
Spohr - Sonata in C
Vivaldi - various pieces
many waltzes
and many more...
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Jewish Music:
various freylakhs, bulgars, horas and other
traditional klezmer music
Ani Ole Yerushalayim
Bashana
Erev Shel Shoshanim
Erev Ba
Od Yishama
Osse Shalom
Yerushalayim Shel Sahav
and many more...
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Showtunes:
from Anatevka, like: Sunrise, Sunset
from Cats, like: Memory
from Phantom of the Opera, like: All I ask of
you
from My Fair Lady, like: On the street where
you live
from West Side Story, like: Somewhere
As Time goes by
Over the Rainbow
and many more...
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Jazzy tunes:
Autumn Leaves
Take Five
Nataliana
New Blues
and many more...
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50's Favorites:
How High the Moon
I can Dream
I wanna be loved
Mr. Sandman
Unchained Melody
and many more...
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Listen to Audio Samples: |
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Desired
Events: |
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Anniversary
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Awards Night
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Banquet
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Birthday
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Casino
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Christening
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Christmas Party
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Church
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Club
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Coffee Shop
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Community Event
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Convention
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Corporate Function
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Country Club
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Cruise Ship
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Dinner Dance
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Elderly Care Homes
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Festival
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Fund Raiser
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Graduation Party
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Grand Opening
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Hotel
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Movie Soundtrack
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Private Party
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Reception
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Rehearsal Dinner
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Resort
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Restaurant
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Reunion
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Shower
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Studio Session
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Temple
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TV Soundtrack
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Wedding
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Price Range: |
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$300 - $500 (per person) |
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Price Listing: |
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Maybe additional fees for over
time, travel, accommodation and PA system - if
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Special deals for residencies and charities. |
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Visit my Website: |
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www.muziker.org/annette |
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Photo Gallery |
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Audio Samples |
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Recordings |
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Duo Controverso: |
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Gedanken - Thoughts |
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(2002) |
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KaleidoPhon! |
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klezmer mishpokhe |
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(2001) |
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