ELISABETH PLANK (Austria)

Elisabeth Plank, harp

Program:
Wolfram Wagner (1962), Ballade
Elias Parish Alvars (1808–1849), Ombres et Rayons, Walzer (Oeuvre Posthume, WoO)
Lucio Bruno-Videla: Fantasy on a theme by Johann Strauß, Op. 45
Gustav Mahler (1860–1911), Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 for harp solo (arr. Elisabeth Plank)
Monika Stadler (1963), Alpine Impressions
I. Mountain Morning
II. The summit’s tranquility
Elias Parish Alvars (1808–1849), Scenes of my Youth, Op. 75
III. My Lodging is on the cold Ground

Elisabeth Plank has established herself as an internationally soughtafter soloist and ambassador for her instrument. „An exceptional player, great command of her instrument, so much character & colour in her playing“ BBC Radio Scotland wrote about her. She is a prizewinner in a number of international competitions and was honoured with the Young Celebrity Master award at the international HarpMasters Academy. From 2019 to 2021 Elisabeth Plank has been artist-in-residence of Wiener Konzerthaus as part of the Great Talent series. Besides being a selected artist for Classical Futures Europe, she has been chosen as musical ambassador for the New Austrian Sound of Music for 2023 and 2024 as first harpist ever. Plank has made her mark both as a recitalist and as a soloist with orchestras; among others, she has collaborated with the ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Barockensemble der Wiener Symphoniker, Wiener Kammerorchester, NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, Iasi Moldova Philharmonic Orchestra, Thüringer Symphoniker, etc. She has performed in renowned concert halls and festivals in Europe, Japan and Latin America, such as Musikverein Wien, Wiener Konzerthaus, Harpa Reykjavík, Konzerthaus Berlin, Dubai Opera, etc. It is Elisabeth Plank’s ambition to redefine the harp’s repertoire, by performing and recording newly rediscovered pieces from the past, documented by many world premiere recordings, as well as collaborating with contemporary composers. Her own arrangements have been published by Universal Edition and others. The harpist also teaches as a lecturer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and at international masterclasses and workshops, and is founder and artistic director of Vienna Harp Days.

Complimentary tickets, courtesy of Večer, can be collected an hour before the concert at the venue. Reservations are not possible, spaces are limited.

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