"Australian Harp Fest: Moonah Arts Solo Concert," celebrates music by Australian women composers and harpist-composers, featuring works by Nat Bartsch, Tara Minton, Lisa Cheney, Mary Doumany, Natalia Mann, Paul Nicolaou, and Katia Mestrovic.
The program highlights the remarkable breadth and versatility of contemporary Australian harp music, spanning modern classical, jazz, and music influenced by non-Western modes and rhythms.
If you're interested in learning more about each composer:
Tara Minton – taraminton.com
Nat Bartsch – natbartsch.com
Lisa Cheney – lisacheney.com.au
Mary Doumany – marydoumany.com
Natalia Mann – nataliamann.com
Paul Nicolaou – paulnicolaoumusic.com
Katia Mestrovic – katiamestrovic.com
"Australian Harp Fest" is a two-year initiative (2026–2027), led by Katia Mestrovic and supported by Creative Australia, bringing together more than 30 Australian artists. The project celebrates Australian composers, performers, and collaborators while showcasing the expressive possibilities of the modern harp. It aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. The project encompasses national and international performances by harp soloists, duos, trios, and quintets; the commissioning, premiere, and arrangement of new Australian works; and the release of the Aus Harp Fest album, accompanied by a national tour in 2027.