Jacqueline Pollauf, harp

Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf gives a solo recital showcasing the many capabilities of the harp, performing a variety of pieces, both original works and transcriptions, including music by Gabriel Fauré, Nino Rota, and Micheline Kahn. Throughout the program, Pollauf will offer remarks and insights about the works presented.

The complete program:
Gerardo Gombau (1906–1971) — Apunte Betico
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) — Trois Morceaux (trans. Micheline Kahn)
John Thomas (1826–1913) — David of the White Rock
Giovanni Battista Pescetti (c. 1704–1766) — Sonata in c minor (trans. Carlos Salzedo)
Nino Rota (1911–1979) — Sarabanda e Toccata
Marcel Tournier (1879–1951) — Vers la Source dans la Bois
Aram Khachaturian (1903–1978) — Dance and Toccata (trans. Vera Dulova)

Jacqueline Pollauf, American harpist, is known for her sensitive performances, dedication to teaching, and beautifully crafted compositions. Past performances include a premiere for voice and harp at Carnegie Hall, as well as appearances at the Eleventh World Harp Congress and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. Her recent recording, Beau Soir, with cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, was lauded as “utter perfection” (The Harp Column). Pollauf appears frequently as a recitalist in programs drawing on repertoire standards, little-known works, and her own transcriptions and arrangements. Her compositional works are available through Lyon and Healy Publications, Harp Column Music, and Oakway Studios. Pollauf is the founder and director of the Baltimore Harp Camp, and is on faculty at the Baltimore School for the Arts and UMBC. Performances and instructional videos can be found on her highly regarded YouTube channel. Pollauf holds degrees from the Peabody Conservatory.

$15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students. Please visit here to reserve seats.

Linehan Concert Hall, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, is easy to visit, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information.