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Elizabeth Volpe Bligh

Elizabeth Volpe Bligh

I am the retired Principal Harpist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (1982-2018). I am an Adjunct Professor of Harp at UBC School of Music. I have been teaching ever since I graduated from University of Toronto with my Bachelor's degree in Performance, and after spending a school year in Cleveland studying with Alice Chalifoux. I compose music for harp, some of which is in the RCM Syllabus. My web site is www.elizabethvolpebligh.com.

Instrument / Discipline

  • Harp

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Specialized in

  • Youth (7-17)
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Teaches At

  • At a school
  • At own home
  • At own studio
  • Online

Credentials

  • 1976 - four summers - Salzedo Harp Colony
  • 1976 - one year post-grad harp lessons - Cleveland Institute of Music
  • 1975 - MusBac - University of Toronto

Professional development

  • American Harp Society Conference in Tacoma, WA - performer, panellist - 2010
  • World Harp Congress - Artistic Chair of Host Committee - 2011
  • World Harp Congress - performer, panellist - 2014
  • World Harp Congress, Hong Kong - lecturer - 2018
  • World Harp Congress, Netherlands - harp conference attendee - 2008

Addresses

  • 1077 West Cordova St, Vancouver BC, CA, V6C2C6
  • Burrard and Cordova Street, Vancouver BC, CA, V6C 2C6
  • VSO School Of Music @ 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver BC, CA, V6B 3L4