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Lionharp

Harp/Multi-instrumentalist, Rec&Performance Artist

About Me

You can learn more about Aryeh and purchase Aryeh's music here or through his website: www.lionharp.com Since 1994, Aryeh has been delighting audiences around the globe with his passionate, enduring and evocative music. His uncommon approach to the Celtic harp and folk harp repertoire, his multi-instrumentalist abilities and his numerous critically and commercially successful albums have earned him credit as a musician, recording and performance artist of extraordinary talents and abilities:Aryeh Frankfurter is amazing - San Francisco ChronicleThough not a household name, Aryeh is every bit as relevant as others with higher profiles. - Essex Folk NewsSome of the finest Celtic harp I’ve ever heard. - Alternate Music PressDeeply emotive ... masterfully played. - Body, Mind, SpiritI run out of superlatives ... refreshing subtle and melodic.... uncommonly lovely and haunting. -Internatonal Folk Harp JournalA gem among the San Francisco musician scene - Harpbeat of the Bay Folk Harp Society JournalWithout doubt [some] of the finest Celtic harp I’ve ever heard. Alternate Music PressEasily the finest harp album of O'Carolan - Classical Guitar MagazineAryeh Frankfurter currently pursues a career as a full time free lance musician, performance and recording artist based in San Francisco/Bay Area region of California.His notable performances include anywhere from playing in an intimate setting for Prince Charles and Lady Camilla Bowles Parker to extremely large audiences of 3400 in the outdoor ampitheatre Dalhalla in Rattvik, Sweden, to Sweden's oldest and largest music festival, Musik Vid Siljan, to Harpcons 2000, 2005 and Festival of Harps 2003, 2005 and 2006.His music has been featured on the internationally syndicated music program Echoes (PRI) as well as countless other radio stations throughout the world.Aryeh specializes in peforming in public settings and has been a featured performer and draw at countless festivals and fairs throughout California.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/23/2007
Band Website: lionharp.com
Band Members: Aryeh Frankfurter
Influences: Bach, Schubert, Beethoven, Holtz, Yes, Jon Anderson, Ossian, Caswell&Carnhan,Vasen, Pink Floyd, Alan Stivell, Jean-Luc Ponty, Stephan Grappelli, Darol Anger, Darol Anger, Annbjorg Lien, Frifot, Hedningarna, Beatles, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Joni Mitchell, Jim Croce, Ink Spots, Led Zeppelin, Harry Chapin. Paul Simon, ABBA, Bee Gees, Stravinsky, Steve Reich, Dram, Lisa Lynne, Gong, Stevie Wonder, Robin Williamson, Silly Wizard, Planxty, Andy Stewart, Billie Holiday to name just a few ...
Sounds Like: Aryeh Frankfurter
Record Label: Lionharp Music
Type of Label: Indie