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Description: |
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Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, a
professional, conservatory-trained harpist, is devoted
to the magic of the harp, delighting her audience with a
varied and distinctive repertoire, including music from
the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods; traditional
Hebrew and Christian melodies; and an expansive
selection of contemporary favorites.
Few musical instruments approach the grace and elegance
of the harp. Its angelic and distinctive sound offers a
sublime accompaniment to any event. Played by the right
musician, a harp evokes an array of emotions. |
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Biography: |
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Melissa is an active soloist
and chamber music musician in the Greater Washington DC
area, performing frequently at locations including the
US Supreme Court, US Department of State, the Kennedy
Center, Myerhoff Symphony Hall, Strathmore Music Center,
US Naval Academy, DAR Constitution Hall, the Georgetown
Club, The Ritz Carlton and other area landmarks. Her
recent orchestral appearances include Washington
National Opera, National Philharmonic, Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra, Maryland Symphony, Arlington
Symphony, and Salisbury Symphony. Melissa was the
featured harpist for the 55th Presidential Inauguration.
She has appeared with the Anne Murray and Connie Francis
Touring Bands, with the Mambo Kings, and at the world
premiere of the hit movie "Gods and Generals". She has
performed for dignitaries including Prime Minister Tony
Blair, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Justice Clarence
Thomas, Senator Hillary Clinton, and for numerous state
leaders and ambassadors including those from Great
Britain, Spain, Austria, France, Afghanistan, Pakistan,
Israel, and Jordan.
In addition to a busy performance schedule, Melissa has
maintained faculty positions at the Salisbury University
(Maryland), Howard University (Washington DC) and the
Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland. She is also
available for private harp lessons.
Melissa is currently serving as Mid-Atlantic Regional
Director of the American Harp Society (AHS), and has
previously served as President of the Washington, D.C.
Chapter of AHS.
Melissa holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in
Harp Performance from The Peabody Conservatory of Music
of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
While a student, Melissa was the recipient of both the
Merit Scholarship and the Peabody Career Development
Grant. She has studied with world-renowned harpists
Alice Chalifoux and Jeanne Chalifoux, and attended the
prestigious Salzedo Summer Harp Colony for 7 years.
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