As described by the New York Concert Review as ‘Stupendous…totally original and engaging’, harpist Keziah Thomas enjoys a reputation of a lively and engaging concert artist. She has appeared in major venues and festivals throughout the world, including a solo tour of Japan for Aoyama Harps, and performances at the 8th, 9th and 10th World Harp Congresses in Geneva, Dublin, and Amsterdam. Ms. Thomas was the winner of the 2003 London Harp Competition and the 2008 Camac Harp Competition.

In addition to her performances of the standard harp repertoire, Ms. Thomas is dedicated to the exploration of new music and, in autumn 2010, performed the World Première of a specially commissioned new work by Andy Scott in her debut recital at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Born in London, Ms. Thomas began studying the harp at the age of ten and earned an ARCM performance diploma and solo debuts at the Royal Albert Hall and the Wigmore Hall whilst still at school. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the Royal College of Music where she studied with Daphne Boden and was awarded the Douglas Whittaker, Jack Morrison, and Marie Goossens harp Prizes.


PROGRAM

‘St. David’s Day’ A celebration of harp music from England and Wales

Sonata No.1 in D major John Parry (1710–1782)
Allegro

Awuya (1998/2005) Sally Beamish (b. 1956)

Suite for Harp Op.83 Benjamin Britten (1913–1976)
Overture
Toccata
Nocturne
Fugue
Hymn (St. Denio)

Introduction et Variations sur des airs de ‘La Norma’ Elias Parish Alvars (1808–1849)

Hiraeth Grace Williams (1906–1977)

Watching the Wheat John Thomas (1826–1913)

Crossing Waves (2010) Andy Scott (b. 1966)