The New Orleans Harp Society will host a Guest Harpist Residency featuring Venezuelan harpist and teacher, Leonard Jacome. The Harp Extravaganza will take place on Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023, at East Jefferson Regional Library in Metairie, preceded by a harp ensemble workshop session with the guest harpist, Leonard Jacome. The harp workshop will be at 12:30pm and solo recital ending in a group harp ensemble performance starts at 2:00pm.
Leonard Jacome was born in Rubio, Táchira State, Venezuela. He is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer and producer and one of the World's most prolific and accomplished harpists. He has won numerous awards representing Venezuela abroad and has toured and performed throughout Latin America, United States, South Africa, Europe, Africa, Japan, Malaysia, and UK. Leonard is also working to develop a contemporary identity for the South American harp. He is the creator/inventor of the Venezuelan electric harp, with the support of Camac-Harps of France. Leonard is a Composer and arranger of musical works for Philharmonic Orchestra and "Big Band Jazz". Note: Admission is free, but seating is limited, so get there early.
