AUBURN - Dwarfed by her 6-foot-tall, 100-pound harp, Auburn resident Deb Greer quickly moved her fingers across the strings of her instrument, filling Willard Memorial Chapel with the peaceful sound of classical music.
Greer, who was one of seven students performing at Sunday's harp recital, said the event was an opportunity for the community to listen to and learn about the world's oldest string instrument.
“Harps are wonderful instruments,” said Greer who is a local surgeon.
“People come up and say that they are really impressed and that they enjoyed listening to it.”
Even though Greer and several of the students have performed in recitals in the past, they said they were still nervous when they sat down next to their harp for their solo performances.
But Victoria Kinney, a local music teacher, said her students' stage fright was a sign that they were pouring their passion into their music.
“You are opening your soul and exposing every feeling; you are vulnerable because you are showing what is deep inside of you,” Kinney said. “You are showing something that is delicate and feel like you are getting judged. But you overcome it and play, sharing your love and feelings with the world.”
Auburn resident Kathy Lull said the passion in the music created an enjoyable performance.
“I enjoy music, and the harp is very peaceful to listen to,” Lull said. “And the chapel is such a beautiful setting. I cannot believe how beautiful the music is here. It's just so peaceful and quiet, you can really enjoy it.”
Kinney said part of the reason she picked the chapel for the recital was because of the building's acoustics and because she wanted to highlight one of the region's local attractions.
“All music sounds wonderful in here,” Kinney said.
“It's nice when people appreciate what this chapel has to offer them and it was nice that the chapel let us come here again.”
Lull, who was attending her second harp recital, said she was appreciative of Kinney's work, and that she was glad to get another chance to listen to her students' music.
“Victoria is very talented and always puts on beautiful music,” Lull said.
“Her performances are always enjoyable. With so many negative things in the world its nice to come to something like this that is positive.”
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
“Harps are wonderful instruments,” said Greer who is a local surgeon.
“People come up and say that they are really impressed and that they enjoyed listening to it.”
Even though Greer and several of the students have performed in recitals in the past, they said they were still nervous when they sat down next to their harp for their solo performances.
But Victoria Kinney, a local music teacher, said her students' stage fright was a sign that they were pouring their passion into their music.
“You are opening your soul and exposing every feeling; you are vulnerable because you are showing what is deep inside of you,” Kinney said. “You are showing something that is delicate and feel like you are getting judged. But you overcome it and play, sharing your love and feelings with the world.”
Auburn resident Kathy Lull said the passion in the music created an enjoyable performance.
“I enjoy music, and the harp is very peaceful to listen to,” Lull said. “And the chapel is such a beautiful setting. I cannot believe how beautiful the music is here. It's just so peaceful and quiet, you can really enjoy it.”
Kinney said part of the reason she picked the chapel for the recital was because of the building's acoustics and because she wanted to highlight one of the region's local attractions.
“All music sounds wonderful in here,” Kinney said.
“It's nice when people appreciate what this chapel has to offer them and it was nice that the chapel let us come here again.”
Lull, who was attending her second harp recital, said she was appreciative of Kinney's work, and that she was glad to get another chance to listen to her students' music.
“Victoria is very talented and always puts on beautiful music,” Lull said.
“Her performances are always enjoyable. With so many negative things in the world its nice to come to something like this that is positive.”
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
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