A most talented, enthusiatic and dedicated harpist.. young, but already a well rounded and matured musician, she has a solid technique, a solid sense of rhythm and a beautiful, naturally strong tone.
Irina Zingg Director Harp Masters International Harp Academy
Professor Scuola Civica Claudio Abbado Milano
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About...
Described as a "brilliant performer", and a "most engaging and creative musician", Chiara Pedrazzetti is a Swiss harpist and choir conductor. She graduated with distinction in Bachelor of Music, Master of Music Performance and she holds a Choir Conducting diploma. She's one of the most versatile harpists around, being able to switch comfortably between many genres of music.
A winner of numerous awards, she's regularly invited to perform and give masterclasses all over the world, where she shares with generosity her knowledge and love for music. For the year 2016-17 she was professor of harp and chamber music at Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium in Feldkirch (Austria).
Chiara is founder of the innovative ARPAtelier, she's harpist and composer of the duo LABIRINTO, and she's harpist, arranger and singer of the Irish traditional music band PENTAFOGLIO. 2016-2017 she conducted the polyphonic choir "QuattrocentoQuaranta" and since November 2017 she's conductor of the female choir Cantadonna. From January 2019 Chiara conducts the gospel choir Kolping Singers and from 2020 is the coach of ensemble Sweet8. In August 2021 she started conducting the choir Voce del Brenno. Chiara is Ambassador of the Swiss brand Schertler. From 2016 to 2018 she served as co-president in the Swiss Harp Association. Chiara has recorded several CDs and has appeared in radio and television in Switzerland and abroad.
Chiara Pedrazzetti is a strong, exuberant player with a big warm sound and fluent technique. Her performances are always full of character and commitment. She has a lively interest in all types of music and will no doubt expand the repertoire for harp.
Karen Vaughan
Associate Artistic Director, World Harp Congress
Co-Principal Harp, London Symphony Orchestra
Head of Harp, Royal Academy of Music, London
ARPAtelier is the only venue dedicated to the harp! Situated in the pretty village of Grono/GR (Switzerland), it's a place of meeting and discovery. Chiara's goal is to show and present the harp through high quality concerts and masterclasses.
Solo, chamber music, concerts with students or with choirs, the ARPAtelier offers unforgettable experiences; the exhibitions and the intimate venue offer the possibility of talking directly to the performers.
Every year an international guest harpist is invited to give masterclasses and a concert.
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ARPAtelier comes to you!
If you like the sound of the harp and you want to experience a live concert...I'll make anything possible to make your idea real!
The harp has endless possibilities...
contact me for any requests, I'll be happy to help you find a solution!
There is no limit
to imagination
in the woods
in a stable
in a sitting room
...
A harp recording of your favourite piece
Rental instruments
ARPAtelier offers the possibility of renting a professional lever harp. There are different brands but all instruments are available for kids and adults, any level. The harp is given with an anti-dust cloth, transport cover and tuning key. ARPAtelier mostly rents harps in Ticino and Grigioni but also in other parts of Switzerland. Renting starts from chf 60.- per month.
Size, model...
which harp
is good for me?
Specialized free advice:
info.chiarapedrazzetti@gmail.com
0041 79 688 02 66
Italiano, English, Deutsch,
Français, Español
Choir Conducting
Beginner Choir course
ON DEMAND--- CHORAL WORSHOPS- 10 TOPICS! Many people would love to sing in a choir but don't feel ready to join an already established group.
This course aims to give the basic musical and singing knowledge and the confidence and security to sing in a group of people. From the very beginning, the person will put into practice the theory explanations and will learn all the tricks for a fun choir adventure.
No experience required. Contact me for more information, I'll see you soon!
Question about the choral course?
0041 79 688 02 66
Italiano, English, Deutsch, Français, Español
The human voice is the first expression of sound and music. With a choir... then it's bliss!
Chiara loves accompanying adults in discovering the potential of the voice, through exercises for technique, explanations of musical phrasings, constructive team work and she loves to help bring to perfection beautiful music of all eras.
Shop
For purchasing any product, please write an email to info.chiarapedrazzetti@gmail.com with the reference number and we'll send you what you need! All prices are in Swiss Francs (CHF). Please note this are just pictures, you will receive the full score.
Payment methods
For Switzerland:
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Twint (Chiara Pedrazzetti, 0041796880266)
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Bank details:
Chiara Pedrazzetti
Via Ranzo di Sopra 6
6537 Grono
IBAN: CH29 8080 8001 6917 3351 4
Banca Raiffeisen del Cassarate Agenzia di 6965 Cadro, Ticino, Svizzera
International:
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Payment on Revolut:
Chiara Pedrazzetti Lanigan
IBAN: GB04 REVO 0099 7030 3149 29
BIC: REVOGB21
Lever harp scores
Ref. number: B202
Price: CHF 3.-
Whether you're already a pro of the levers
or if you want to train, "In palestra!" ("At the gym!")
will make you improve with a smile on your face.
Check the recording here
Ref. number: J550
Price: free
A passionate oriental sounding cadenza, to perform as it is or to develop to your taste.
Check the recording here
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PEDAL HARP SCORES
Ref. number: D539
Price: CHF 6.-
This "scherzo" by Schubert, n.1 in B flat major, original for piano, is a delight to play on the harp as well. You need a strong technique and confident feet, you're going to love practicing it!
Check the recording here
BOTH HARPS SCORES
Ref. number: CWU32
Price: CHF 9.-
This is the ULTIMATE efficient warm up! Only 5 minutes, highly effective, fast and hard. It makes you improve in no time!
Check the recording here
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COncerts & events
EVENTS 2021
Informal concert with Cantadonna
Campeggio Riarena 8 pm
Cugnasco, Ticino
Switzerland
Lever harp informal concert
Porch of S.Maria Assunta Church,
Locarno, Ticino
Switzerland
Concert with Sweet8
11 am
Hotel des Alpes,
Dalpe, Ticino
Switzerland
Workshop with Cantadonna
all day
Cugnasco, Ticino
Switzerland
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Concert with Sweet8
5 pm
Cugnasco, Ticino
Switzerland
2 days workshop with choir Voce del Brenno
Ticino
Switzerland
"Come and join us"
Open reharsal Voce del Brenno, everyone welcome!
Dongio, Ticino
Switzerland 4-6 pm + refreshments
Concert with Sweet8
for Telethon
Magadino
2.30 pm
Ticino
Switzerland
Chiara has a very special, compelling and personal sound on the harp- there is something indefinable that always makes me want to really listen to her music! Coupled with her warm and outgoing performance style and her affinity for many different genres of music, she is a most engaging and creative musician.
Catherine White
Professor of Harp
Royal Academy of Music, London,
Principal Harp Tutor
Birmingham Conservatoire
Workshop with Kolping Singers
Pambio
Ticino
Switzerland
Concert with Kolping Singers
5 pm
Rancate, Ticino
Switzerland
Concert with Duo Lira (harp and violin)
5 pm
Church in Cugnasco, Ticino
Switzerland
Concert with Cantadonna choir shared with "La Vos da Locarno" choir
8.30 pm
Church in Locarno, Ticino
Switzerland
Laboratorio Corale
Concert
time tba
Palestra di Grono
Graubünden,
Switzerland
Concert with choir Voce del Brenno time tba
Church in Dongio, Ticino
Switzerland
Concert with choir Kolping Singers
4 pm
San Carlo Church,
Lugano, Ticino
Switzerland
Online masterclass
at Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa
Chiara has a great technique on the instrument, with an evident talent and a friendly and positive approach to the public. I appreciated her creativity, her personal way of making music and her interpretative capacity.
Emanuela degli Esposti
Harp Professor Conservatorio Arrigo Boito, Parma
Artistic director Concorso e Festival Internazionale "Suoni d'Arpa"
Chiara is an excellent harpist, with a creative and original approach to music-making, a spirit of adventure and a charming and sparky performance style. It has been a delight to watch her develop as an artist and I look forward to hearing what she does next!
Máire Ní Chathasaigh
Harpist, Musicologist