Genres:

• Classical

• Broadway

• Jazz

• Latin

• Celtic

Categories:

• Harpist

• Composer

Harp Type:

• Pedal Harp

• Lever Harp

Performing Since:

1994

• Violin

• Flute

• Cello

Dr. Lizary Rodriguez is a professional harpist and teacher based in the Boston area. She has more than 15 years of performing experience at world-renowned resorts such as The Caribe Hilton, Ventana Canyon and Hacienda del Sol.

With her experience, you can be confident that her playing, etiquette, punctuality and sensitivity are top notch. She knows how much your event means to you and will assist to make it the best it can be.

Described by reviewers as "an elegant artist" and a "delight for mind, heart and spirit", Puerto Rican harpist Lizary Rodríguez Ríos has been a prize winner in four international harp competitions in France, Italy and Spain. With degrees from the Music Conservatory in Puerto Rico, The University of Arizona and the Royal Conservatory in Madrid, Spain, she holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts. She has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican harpist to earn a doctoral degree in music.

Ms. Rodríguez Ríos has performed at numerous venues and festivals in Puerto Rico, including the prestigious Casals Festival. She has toured as a soloist and composer/arranger with the internationally acclaimed, Grammy nominated harp ensemble, HarpFusion for several years. Her performances with this ensemble, as well as her arrangements and compositions, have been enthusiastically received in The Czech Republic, Indonesia, Russia, Switzerland, Spain and Mexico.

Ms. Rodríguez Ríos released her debut album in 2006, entitled Harp Voyage and received favorable reviews from prestigious classical music magazines such as the "Classical Source" in London, "La Scena Musicale" in Québec and "Fanfare Magazine" in New Jersey. Recently, Lizary released her second album "Harp Therapy" which is used widely and respected by many including therapists, counselors, schools, treatment centers, and people interested in their own inner peace. Both CDs are available at www.lizary.net.

Repertoire Sample:

Lizary's repertoire includes a wide range of classical pieces, as well as her own harp arrangements of popular, folk and show music. Lizary's playlist is available upon request. Special requests are always welcome.

• Anniversary
• Banquet
• Birthday
• Chamber Music
• Christening
• Christmas Party
• Church
• Club
• Coffee Shop
• Community Event
• Convention
• Corporate Function
• Country Club
• Cruise Ship
• Festival
• Fund Raiser
• Funeral
• Grand Opening
• Hotel
• Memorial Services
• Orchestral Work
• Private Party
• Reception
• Rehearsal Dinner
• Resort
• Restaurant
• Reunion
• Shower
• Ski Lodge
• Solo Recital
• Tea Party
• Temple
• Visitation Hours
• Wedding
• Other

Lizary at lizary@lizary.net. Rates are competitive with other harpists in the area who are members of the American Harp Society and have a college degree in harp performance.

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