Diana Rowan - Harpist: Calendar

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Revival Restaurant

I'll be serenading at one of Berkeley's finest restaurants, Revival!

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Giorgi Gallery

I'll be sharing my latest compositions from my upcoming album "As Above, So Below", as well as familiar favorites.  This sweet venue only holds 40 people, so arrive please early - chamber music as it was meant to be heard!

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

7th Ave Presbyterian Church, San Francisco

An intimate evening inside the beautiful acoustics and surroundings of 7th Ave Presbyterian Church, with an early music and folk program of harp and voice.  Jennifer's amazing voice and delivery can be heard here: http://www.jenniferpaulino.com

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

Eastern Europe & Turkey

Dear friends,

I will be back in Eastern Europe and Turkey March 4-May 31 - updates on the concerts coming soon!

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

St. Alban's

Please join Healing Muses as we share our music and stories from playing harp in hospitals throughout Northern California and beyond: http://www.facebook.com/events/247726555300725/

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Caffe Trieste

Join us for an evening of harp and stories about our hospital music work with Healing Muses www.healingmuses.org - this is the lead-up to our fundraiser/community open house Jan 22 at St. Alban's in Albany.  Moving tales and gorgeous music will inspire you after a long week of work!  Beverages (including wine & beer) and food ranging from diner to snacks available for purchase at the legendary Caffe Trieste, whose opera-singing founder brought espresso to the West Coast.

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

First Lutheran

From SFRV:

"We end the holiday season with a celebration of Twelfth Night - The Boar's Head - a 650 year old celebration, with the music of Medieval and Renaissance England.  Legend has it that a scholar was studying a book of Aristotle while walking through the forest on his way to Midnight Mass.  Suddenly, he was confronted by an angry wild boar. Having no other weapon, the resourceful Oxonian rammed his metal-bound philosophy book down the throat of the charging animal, whereupon the brute choked to death.  That night the boar's head, finely dressed and garnished, was borne in procession to the dining room, accompanied by carolers singing "in honor of the King of bliss."  After the concert, where our audiences will get to sing along, enjoy a feast featuring wassail, king's cake and traditional meat and vegetable pies."

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

7th Ave Presbyterian Church

From SFRV:

"We end the holiday season with a celebration of Twelfth Night - The Boar's Head - a 650 year old celebration, with the music of Medieval and Renaissance England.  Legend has it that a scholar was studying a book of Aristotle while walking through the forest on his way to Midnight Mass.  Suddenly, he was confronted by an angry wild boar. Having no other weapon, the resourceful Oxonian rammed his metal-bound philosophy book down the throat of the charging animal, whereupon the brute choked to death.  That night the boar's head, finely dressed and garnished, was borne in procession to the dining room, accompanied by carolers singing "in honor of the King of bliss."  After the concert, where our audiences will get to sing along, enjoy a feast featuring wassail, king's cake and traditional meat and vegetable pies."

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Scottish Rite Theater

This year celebrating the legends of King Arthur and his Court in Camelot!

Friday, December 9 8pm

Saturday, December 10 1pm & 5pm

Sunday, December 11 1pm & 5pm

Friday, December 16 8pm

Saturday, December 17 1pm & 5pm

Sunday, December 18 1pm & 5pm

Tickets go on sale October 17th to the general public. Friends of Revels who donate $75 or more can purchase tickets now.

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Istanbul University, Turkey

I am very excited to present a lecture-demonstration at the following conference, in one of my favorite cities in the world1:

IAGC 2011

2ND INTERNATIONAL Aksit Gokturk CONFERENCE

MYTHS REVISITED

28-29 NOVEMBER 2011

Keynote Speakers:

Marina Warner (English Theoretician and Writer of Fiction)

Murathan Mungan (Turkish Writer of Fiction)

Myths are almost as old as humanity and the aim of this conference is to explore myths in their manifold aspects. In ancient times myths constituted a vital part of art and life and indeed, art and life were closely intertwined and almost inseparable. Drama emerged and developed during the festivals held in honour of Dionysus and classic tragedy commonly revolved around the fate of mythical characters.

Not only on temples and ancient vases or in classical epic literature do we find representations of mythical stories, but throughout the history of art, artists have constantly had recourse to myth. Myth has even served to explain human psychology as in the case of Sigmund Freud and his theory of the Oedipus Complex. A close look at contemporary art reveals that myth still maintains its vital force, because a great number of contemporary artists engage with myths and integrate them into their works. 

This inter-disciplinary conference seeks to investigate and explore the nature and significance of myth and its impact on diverse fields of art such as literature, drama, film or painting.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

Regular Participation Fee                                $150

Research Assistant Participation Fee               $75

Student Participation Fee                                $50

* Admission is free for participation without paper.

Contact address: iagc@istanbul.edu.tr

Contact person: Dr. F. Zeynep Bilge

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

House concert

I'm so excited to be collaborating with fellow West Coaster soprano Susan Brownfield www.susanbrownfield.com for this intimate house concert.  We met by chance at a concert here in Sofia, Bulgaria, and instantly bonded.  She's a gorgeous singer inside and out and we're looking forward to a dynamic presentation of harp & vocal music.  Come hear 'chamber music' shared as it was intended - up close and personal. 

For reservations and directions, please email me at diana@sirenharp.com - we can only seat about 40, so please RSVP soon!

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Irish Embassy, Sofia, Bulgaria

An exploration through music, art and words of the connections between Ireland's most beloved goddess/saint, Brigid, and her Eastern European counterparts.  During our discussion I'll also be sharing music from the Barbara Gallagher's 'Brigid of Kildare Suite' and the visual art of Anna Kallis of Cyprus, along with co-presenter Vladislava Kasnakova of the Museum of Icons, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria.  Sponsored by the Embassy of Ireland, Bulgaria.  Free to the public - RSVP to ina.grozdanova@dfa.ie

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Music High School

I'll be talking about and playing excerpts form my PhD research into the compositional methods of traditional and non-pedal harps.

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Musiclessons

The ancient Celtic harp and sophisticated pedal harp meet in the duo of Sofia Philharmonic principal harpist Vessela Trichkova and acclaimed world music harpist Diana Rowan.  After a chance encounter several hours after Diana arrived in Bulgaria for the first time, the pair struck up an instant friendship, fueled by their love of music, travel, sushi and exploration.  The idea for a duo concert naturally came out of this energy, and we are delighted to present a wide-ranging programme specially put together for the pillow concert series at Musiclessons.  Works will include harp revolutionary Carlos Salzedo's 'Tango & Rumba,' a unique version of Pachelbel's Canon, plus pieces from Celtic lands to the Near East, early music, originals, and improvisations.  Prepare to enter a place of deep relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation - this really is a pillow concert, meaning you'll get to lounge and even lie down during the show!    

Vessela's Bio:

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Musiclessons

The ancient Celtic harp and sophisticated pedal harp meet in the duo of Sofia Philharmonic principal harpist Vessela Trichkova and acclaimed world music harpist Diana Rowan.  After a chance encounter several hours after Diana arrived in Bulgaria for the first time, the pair struck up an instant friendship, fueled by their love of music, travel, sushi and exploration.  The idea for a duo concert naturally came out of this energy, and we are delighted to present a wide-ranging programme specially put together for the pillow concert series at Musiclessons.  Works will include harp revolutionary Carlos Salzedo's 'Tango & Rumba,' a unique version of Pachelbel's Canon, plus pieces from Celtic lands to the Near East, early music, originals, and improvisations.  Prepare to enter a place of deep relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation - this really is a pillow concert, meaning you'll get to lounge and even lie down during the show!    

Vessela's Bio:

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

The Secret Bar

This will be a very special evening, at a secret bar which I've been lucky enough to visit twice, and met the owner yesterday at tango.  It's entirely lit by candles and attracts a very warm and eclectic artistic following.  I've been invited to play and would love to share this underground venue with you - please email me at diana@sirenharp.com for details!

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Studio 5 at NDK

Join myself and orchestral harpist Angela Madjarova http://angelamadjarova.weebly.com/ for a special program exploring the connections and contrasts between Irish and Bulgarian mythology, culture and music.  Studio 5 is a wonderfully intimate club with gorgeous acoustics, fine wines and tasty foods - the perfect place to experience this illuminating project!

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Bulgarian TV+ Interview

Interview with my dear friend Stanislava Kara, on her last of 250 shows before moving on to her new job at BTV.  Look out CNN, your new anchor is coming!

Friday, November 4th, 2011

National Bulgarian Radio

Radio interview about my harp duo concert Nov 5, Studio 5, NDK with Angela Madjarova.

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Kempinski Hotel

Please consider attending the Cedar Foundation Charity Ball this Saturday at 7:30pm, Kempinski Hotel, Sofia, where I'll be playing early in the evening:

http://cedarfoundation.org/News-and-Events/Upcoming-events.html

Their mission:

To facilitate positive social change in Bulgaria by assisting in the provision of quality, community-based care for disadvantaged children and young persons.

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Catholic University, Lublin

So pleased to come to the university at Lublin (not Dublin ;)), which has a fully-fledged Celtic Studies department that even teaches Gaelic!  I'll be playing an all-Celtic program from medieval to modern music.

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The Old Orangery, Warsaw

I'm excited to bring an all-Celtic program to this gorgeous location!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Central Military Club

Benefit concert sponsored by the International Women' Club for a breast cancer awareness campaign in Bulgaria.  From the organizer, Nara Vasconcelos:

"There will also be a nice women's choir, a jazz trio,  a couple of opera singers, a Bulgarian family of string players (classical) , maybe a folk singer, a violinist...it is a mixed varied sort of styles, as you see, but the good will to benefit the ones in need is the common touch!"

This is a gorgeous, historical venue and promises to be a lively, hope-filled evening!

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

The Weaving Mill

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Academy 32

Delighted to return to the beautiful Academy 32 in old town Nicosia!  A renovated historical house, this lovely venue features wonderful local wines and snacks.

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Ophthalmos Clinic

I'll be continuing my healing harp with in Cyprus at the island's first program of this kind - here is my schedule for Oct 3-14:

Monday 9-11.30 / 15-17.30
Tuesday 9-11.30
Wednesday 9-11.30 / 15-17.30
Thursday 10-12.30
Friday 10-12.30 / 15-17.30

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

CyBC radio interview

Interview with Rosie Charalambous on Cyprus' most popular English language show.

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

The Marsh

From Amelia Romano, the organizer:

"As most of you know, I spent the past year working in South Africa at a music school funded by the inspiring organization Playing for Change Foundation www.playingforchange.org.  This NGO builds music schools internationally, offering music and arts education to youth living in poverty and the conflict regions of the world.

On September 17^th 2011, my friend and I will join a host of people internationally mounting benefit concerts with a shared mission:           

Play a Song. Build a School. Change the World. www.playingforchangeday.org"

Join myself (Diana Rowan), Daniel Berkman (kora), Diana Stork, Carlos Reyes and other harpists for this joyous and healing gathering!

Friday, September 9th, 2011

Freight & Salvage Coffee House

World Music Journey: Celtic Harps, African Kora & Hindustani Ragas
A Benefit Concert for Tibetan Aid Project
Friday, September 9

Take a musical world journey for a good cause ­ no passports required. Treat your ears to the elegant harp melodies of Diana Stork and Diana Rowan, African Kora by Daniel Berkman, and traditional Hindustani ragas by Teed Rockwell and Peter van Gelder.

Celtic harp duo Diana Stork and Diana Rowan will begin the set with mystical traditional and original works from Celtic to Indian lands. Stork has been well known in the international harp world for over two decades for her eclectic style, which incorporates ethnic, classical and contemporary harp traditions, and Rowan's playing has been described as having unusual power and beauty, based on her native Irish music influenced by constant worldwide travels and research. Daniel Berkman will follow on the African kora, a traditional stringed instrument from West Africa. Berkman has studied kora with various masters and uses a playing technique that draws from myriad influences. Teed Rockwell and Peter van Gelder will conclude with a melodic duo of Hindustani ragas, or classical Hindustani music. Rockwell's deep love for ragas and his extensive studies of the genre has helped him develop a style that honors the deep and
profound nuances of the tradition. Van Gelder was one of the first American disciples of India's great Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, and has studied and taught sitar for many years.

All proceeds will go to Tibetan Aid Project's Tibetan-language book production and distribution project. TAP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping alive the endangered Tibetan culture and language.
Every year, TAP helps fund the production and distribution of thousands of important books to refugee communities throughout Asia, leading not only to cultural preservation but increased literacy.

With so much diverse talent and for such a good cause, this is a journey not to be missed!

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

Asia Journey: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore

Looking forward to gaining much inspiration during my month-long trip to Asia - hoping to find some traditional and experimental Asian harps and harpists too!

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Caffe Trieste

Fresh from a full house last night at Harps Etc., harp trio Trillium/Healing Muses decided to grab a last-minute concert at Caffe Trieste in Berkeley (www.caffetriesteberkeley.com) - please join us for a relaxed evening of music, great food, wine, and - of course - coffee.

From last night's concert:

You're invited to a reunion celebration with Trillium: three harps in concert presented by Healing Muses and Harps Etc. at 7:30PM Thursday June 30th.

Remember us? Trillium: Maureen Brennan, Patrice Haan and Diana Rowan. Lush, innovative arrangements for solo and trio harps. We three take our harps to hospitals to create a peaceful sound environment conducive to the well-being of patients and staff.

As Healing Muses we want to share with you our soothing music and stories about our healing music work in the hospital setting. At Harps Etc. we'll gather our eclectic backgrounds in classical, folk, jazz and world music into a mesmerizing tapestry of harps and vocals. We hope to be joined by the fourth Muse and director of Healing Muses, Eileen Hadidian, on flute and recorders.

Stories and music: a relaxing and enchanting experience - prepare to be transported!

For more information about Healing Muses please visit: http://www.HealingMuses.org/

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Harps Etc.

So delighted to reunite with my harp trio Trillium (Patrice Haan & Maureen Brennan) as well as Eileen Hadidian (woodwinds) to round out the Healing Muses experience!

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Berkeley City Club

Join us for another celebration of James Joyce and his love/hate relationship with Ireland with the award-winning theater troupe The Wilde Irish www.wildeirish.org.  Wine and refreshments available!

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Koret Auditorium

Join us for another celebration of James Joyce and his love/hate relationship with Ireland with the award winning theater troupe The Wilde Irish www.wildeirish.org

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Civic Center Park

I'm pleased to return as co-MC this event with Shay Black, this year's theme being "Celebrating 10 Years of Pagan Pride."  Check out the website for extensive info on this joyous gathering, featuring music, dance, food, and much more.  Stop by the Farmer's Market at the same time!

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

7th Ave Presbyterian Church

Details still coming in: 7th Ave. Performances and San Francisco Renaissance Voices join forces with their favorite guest artists to create an inspirational evening of fundraising for the people of Japan.

Friday, March 25th, 2011

In the Mood for Food

From the presenter, fabulous vegan chef Phil Gelb

Saturday, March 19th, 2011

Pacifica Performances

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Freight & Salvage Coffee House

Shay and Michael Black's St. Patrick's Day show will be brimming with lilting harmonies, superb musicianship, their infectious wit, and unalloyed joy in performing.

Scions of Ireland's famous singing Black family, Shay and Michael celebrate with their strong voices, adroitly accompanying themselves on guitar, banjo, and keyboard, and joined by Bryan Seet (piano), Myra Joy (cello), Bobbi Nikles (fiddle), and Diana Rowan (harp). The evening includes a dance set from the youngest Black generation, Ciara, Maeve, Tríona, and Shosi.

The Black Family recently released an album of traditional and contemporary songs, Our Time Together, and Michael recently recorded a solo CD on the Compass label.

Opening the show are Colin and Marika Cotter, with Ethan Lewis on fiddle.

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

bTV

Interview and footage from my NDK concert from Thursday on bTV's Sunday morning program.

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

National Bulgarian Radio

Interview on Night Horizons with National Radio Bulgaria.

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Bulgarian TV+ Interview

Interview on the Bulgaria TV+ arts show.

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Studio 5 at NDK

I'm really looking forward to playing at this brand new venue created by Bobby Yotzov (wonderful clarinetist, Bulgarian Musician of the Year three times) - it's the perfect listening room! Great atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, wine and finger food. Really, this will be a good one!

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

National Bulgarian Radio

Interview on the daily arts program, Art Wave.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Musiclessons

I just met Veneta Neynska, the founder of Musiclessons and phenomenal pianist, and felt we'd known each other forever!  Her approach to music and teaching is so much what I believe in, it's a delight to be playing at her studio.  This concert is limited seating and by donation only, so please reserve ASAP!

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

CyBC radio interview

Interview with Rosie Charalambous on Cyprus most popular English language show.

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

The Weaving Mill

The Weaving Mill in the old town of Nicosia has reopened as of two weeks ago!  Join us in this open yet cosy space for an evening of harp music, with refreshments of all sorts available for purchase.

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Academy 32

Come hear harp in an informal, idyllic setting accompanied by fine Cypriot wines and treats!  A fun evening out, I'm delighted to return to Academy 32.

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Kala Kathoumena

Symis, the owner of Nicosia,s popular cafe Kala Kathoumena, invites you to an evening of harp music right beside the cafe, in an intimate, artistic environment.  Entrance free, refreshments available for purchase.

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Greek Carnival house concert

I adore house concerts, and this one with a twist will be at my dear friend Anna Kallis' artistic pad.  Greek Carnival is Feb 24-26, so come in costume celebrating Dionysus, the Venetian tradition, bawdy Rio style, or whatever strikes your fancy!  Please also bring a suitably decadent dish and/or beverage to share with everyone.  Chamber music in the real meaning of the term! 

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Academy of Music, Dance, Fine Arts of Plovdiv

Plovdiv's Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts is the country's leading institution for the traditional arts.  I'm honored to present a solo harp concert in their concert hall in conjunction with Plovdiv's State Academy of Music.

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Academy 32

Show starts 10pm. Details from the owner:

Now Open in the Heart of Nicosia's Old Town! Tue-Sun 19:00-02:00

Academy 32 is all about Savoir Vivre. A World Class Live Music Stage, a Fine Wine Lounge, and a Unique Art Gallery. All three blend together in Perfect Harmony in an Atmosphere of Top Quality Service, High Aesthetics, and Overall Elegance.

Exclusively for the Lovers of Good Spirits!

Now Open...

Use the Constanza Bastion parking lot (free) and walk a short breath to the right as you exit.

Friday, January 28th, 2011

CyBC television show

Interview and in-studio performance on the arts program Entechnos

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Academy 32

Show starts 10pm. Details from the owner:

Now Open in the Heart of Nicosia's Old Town! Tue-Sun 19:00-02:00

Academy 32 is all about Savoir Vivre. A World Class Live Music Stage, a Fine Wine Lounge, and a Unique Art Gallery. All three blend together in Perfect Harmony in an Atmosphere of Top Quality Service, High Aesthetics, and Overall Elegance.

Exclusively for the Lovers of Good Spirits!

Now Open...

Use the Constanza Bastion parking lot (free) and walk a short breath to the right as you exit.

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

All Saints Episcopal Church

From SFRV:

"We end the holiday season with a celebration of Twelfth Night - The Boar's Head - a 650 year old celebration, with the music of Medieval and Renaissance England.  Legend has it that a scholar was studying a book of Aristotle while walking through the forest on his way to Midnight Mass.  Suddenly, he was confronted by an angry wild boar. Having no other weapon, the resourceful Oxonian rammed his metal-bound philosophy book down the throat of the charging animal, whereupon the brute choked to death.  That night the boar's head, finely dressed and garnished, was borne in procession to the dining room, accompanied by carolers singing "in honor of the King of bliss."  After the concert, where our audiences will get to sing along, enjoy a feast featuring wassail, king's cake and traditional meat and vegetable pies."

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

All Saints Episcopal Church

From SFRV:

"We end the holiday season with a celebration of Twelfth Night - The Boar's Head - a 650 year old celebration, with the music of Medieval and Renaissance England.  Legend has it that a scholar was studying a book of Aristotle while walking through the forest on his way to Midnight Mass.  Suddenly, he was confronted by an angry wild boar. Having no other weapon, the resourceful Oxonian rammed his metal-bound philosophy book down the throat of the charging animal, whereupon the brute choked to death.  That night the boar's head, finely dressed and garnished, was borne in procession to the dining room, accompanied by carolers singing "in honor of the King of bliss."  After the concert, where our audiences will get to sing along, enjoy a feast featuring wassail, king's cake and traditional meat and vegetable pies."

Friday, January 7th, 2011

7th Ave Presbyterian Church

From SFRV:

"We end the holiday season with a celebration of Twelfth Night - The Boar's Head - a 650 year old celebration, with the music of Medieval and Renaissance England.  Legend has it that a scholar was studying a book of Aristotle while walking through the forest on his way to Midnight Mass.  Suddenly, he was confronted by an angry wild boar. Having no other weapon, the resourceful Oxonian rammed his metal-bound philosophy book down the throat of the charging animal, whereupon the brute choked to death.  That night the boar's head, finely dressed and garnished, was borne in procession to the dining room, accompanied by carolers singing "in honor of the King of bliss."  After the concert, where our audiences will get to sing along, enjoy a feast featuring wassail, king's cake and traditional meat and vegetable pies."

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, crypt

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Sofia Art Gallery

Friday, December 10th, 2010

The Revels at the Scottish Rite Theater

Every December, California Revels produces, “The Christmas Revels,” a joyous production welcoming the return of the light back from the darkness of winter. Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer, California Revels late Founder, claimed that many people celebrate the Solstice without realizing it. Decorating homes with lights for midwinter, for example, is an ancient ritual for “calling back the light” that predates Christmas by centuries. “The Winter Solstice falls on the shortest day and brings on the longest night of the year. Across the centuries, people have chosen this time to acknowledge and celebrate the cycle of light and darkness, good and evil, life and death, that governs all our lives.”

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

20 Harps for the Holidays

Come and enjoy an afternoon of festive holiday harp music at our twelfth annual concert!
Bay Area Holiday Harp Concert Ensemble

The program will include a seasonal selection of traditional carols, classical music, and a variety of holiday music. We will feature harp solos and ensembles, including our trademark studio ensemble of more than twenty harps, and Paul Rosas on the spectacular LAUMC organ.

We are also pleased to present this year’s featured artist, Diana Rowan. As the daughter of an Irish Diplomat, Diana spent her youth traveling from one location to another, and it was during her years spent living in Iraq and on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus that her she developed love for Balkan, Eastern European, Sephardic and Middle Eastern music. She eventually settled in Berkeley, and earned her Master of Music degree in piano performance from Holy Names College. Diana first heard a harp being played while attending a Kitka concert, and she knew she had finally found an instrument that would allow her to combine her love of poetry and mythology with her love of world music.

Today, Diana primarily spends her time performing as a solo harpist, and working with such luminaries as Deepak Ram, Diana Stork and oud player Yuval Ron. You can learn more about Diana Rowan and her music on her website at www.sirenharp.com.

The concert will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos, California.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for children (4–12) and $12 for seniors (60+). For more information and to buy tickets, please contact Stephanie at (408) 366-8810 or email events@harpeggio.com

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

Reclaiming's Spiral Dance at Kezar Pavillion

The holiday popularly known as Halloween is the time of year known to witches as Samhain, when the veil is thin between the worlds of the living and the dead. We gather to remember and honor our ancestors, our Beloved Dead, and all those who have crossed over. As we mourn for those we love who have died this year, we also mourn the losses and pain suffered by the Earth, our Mother. Yet even as we grieve we also remember and honor the sacred cycle of life, death, rebirth and regeneration, celebrating the births of our children born this year, and our own vital connections to the Earth and each other, in which we ground our hope.

The first Spiral Dance ritual was held in 1979 to celebrate the publication of Starhawk’s book, The Spiral Dance (Harper and Row) Starhawk, a founding member of the Reclaiming Collective, wrote the original script which remains the heart of the ritual, though it has been altered and embellished over the years by her and many other people. Traditionally, the Spiral Dance calls upon the energy and talents of musicians, artists, poets, dancers, crafts people, singers, technicians, priests and priestesses from the Reclaiming Community and beyond, and we are grateful to everyone who helps to create this magical experience we all share.

This is a participatory ritual and pageant which has become a central event in the Wheel of the Year for many in the Reclaiming Community and beyond. Over 1,200 people join in this observance of the Witches’ New year, and the event raises funds which support the work of Reclaiming throughout the year.

When we dance the Spiral, young and old together, we remember and honor our own past at that same time that we renew our vision and embrace the future. Let it begin now!

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

SPUR Urban Center

A Night of Rapture,
Mystical sounds of Persia and beyond
Classical Persian melodies and trans global sounds

Saturday, November, 13th
Doors open at 7:00 pm for wine and cheese reception
Concert 8:00-10:00 pm

Location:
SPUR Urban Center
654 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Downtown San Francisco, street parking is available or garage at Mission & 3rd or Mission Street Garage at 4th & Mission

Students: $15 w/ ID, General Admission $30, cash only

Pezhham Akhavass Tombak/Daf/Percussion
Amir Nojan Setar/ Shourangiz
Ghazaleh Faylinejad Vocalist
Jesse Sheehan Indian Tabla/Saxophone

Special guests artists: Diana Rowan, Harp
and Douglas Ebert Contra bass

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

7th Ave Presbyterian Church

Our fun-filled evening of music, merriment, mead and morsels returns when
her royal majesty Gloriana, Maestro Todd Jolly, harpist Diana Rowan, and the staff and singers of
San Francisco Renaissance Voices invite you to An Evening at Elizabeth's Court.
The evening starts with a reception flowing with mead and wines and a Silent Auction featuring some of the finest items in The Realm including tickets to performances and dining, fine vintages and valuable gift items. Your evening at Court ends with Renaissance feasting and this year her majesty has asked The Ladies of the Court to entertain our guests with songs divine, hilarious ... and bawdy! Her highness requests appropriate dress for the occasion and those in period costume will be especially welcome!

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Harps Across Continents with Daniel Berkman

Join myself and Daniel for a delicious evening of music and food! Phil Gelb weaves his vegan chef magic.

http://www.facebook.com/inthemoodforfood?ref=ts

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Shay Black's 60th bday bash at the Freight

This is what The Freight website says:

Come help blow out the candles and hear some truly fabulous music as Shay Black celebrates his birthday with a host of amazing musicians on our stage tonight! Establishing a close rapport with his audiences, Shay throws plenty of Irish humor and an irresistibly warm stage presence into a mix of traditional and humorous songs. He always welcomes audience participation, and his unalloyed joy in singing make it difficult for anyone to remain a spectator for long!

Tonight Shay is joined by artists he has sung and played with over the years, including the Solstice Ensemble from California Revels, multi-instrumentalist and early music multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Shira Kammen, harpist Diana Rowan, sacred song artist Evelie Delfino Såles Posch and the Spiral Dance Chorus, the illustrious a cappella trio Oak Ash & Thorn, Dogwatch Nautical Band, and maritime balladeer and concertina player Skip Henderson.

Just to add to the evening's general fabulousness, Shay is also joined by the Black Brothers' band (with Michael Black, Bobbi Shearn Nikles on fiddle, pianist Bryan Seet, and cellist Myra Joy) plus a top-secret lineup of surprise guests.

An avid songcatcher, musician, teacher, and singer, Dublin-born Shay is the eldest member of Ireland's Black Family, who are "regarded as one of the most impressive groups of Irish singers to be found anywhere" (The Irish Echo). He has toured and recorded with the Irish band Garva, the illustrious Stan Hugill, and the fabled sea shanty group Stormalong John. Shay's most regular local gigs these days are the weekly "Starry Irish Music Session" at The Starry Plough pub and the hugely popular "Folk Song Repertoire" class he teaches at The Freight. Shay tours regularly with his brother Michael as The Black Brothers, and when time permits, with siblings Martin, Frances and Mary Black as The Black Family.

Shay works on the management team of local non-profit Family Paths, a family support agency based in Oakland; tonight's show is a benefit for Family Paths, Inc.

www.familypaths.org www.black-brothers.com http://www.freightandsalvage.org/shay-black

Friday, August 20th, 2010

IrishFest

What an honor - I get to play in the largest Celtic festival in the US, sharing the harp stage with the likes of Patrick Ball and others!

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Ancient Ways

I am delighted to start off Ancient Ways' brand new concert series! Please call the venue for reservations - seats limited to only 20 for the super intimate evening where I will premiere several new works.

Monday, July 19th, 2010

San Jose

Program with Daniel Berkman, kora

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

El Morocco

Yes, I get to indulge my secret life as a bellydancer! Will be a performing a solo and some group stuff, under the guidance of my brilliant teacher Nanna Candelaria www.bellydancebynanna.com

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

House concert

A mesmerizing evening of harps, with Daniel Berkman, kora (African harp.) Very special guests Pezhham Akhavass, percussion (http://sites.google.com/site/akhavass/pezhham) and Evelie Posch, voice and general goddess (http://www.gypsyspiritmission.com/html/evelie_posch.html)

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Dusty Strings

Take Your Harp Technique to the Next Level

Instructor: Diana Rowan
Sat., July 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).

Learn straightforward yet rarely-taught techniques that will help you find it easier to play your current repertoire and encourage you to try more challenging pieces as well! Discover the most effortless and secure way to sit at your harp, what the three directions of projection are and why they allow such dramatic changes in tone, the truth behind the optical illusion that harp playing appears circular (but actually works in straight lines for optimal dynamic and rhythmic control), and why thumb position is the key to everything.

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Bring the Harp Back to its Roots

Instructor: Diana Rowan
Sat., July 3, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).

Explore the exotic scales and rhythms of the Near and Middle East on the harp. A 5,000-year-old harp was found in present-day Iraq, and harp features prominently in music from Turkey to Persia. Discover how Eastern approaches to color and rhythm can enrich your current repertoire or take you on new musical journeys altogether! Among others, explore Hijaz, a scale that is a hallmark of haunting Sephardic and flamenco music, and Maqsum, a driving rhythmic pattern beloved by bellydancers to balladeers.

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Eugene Hotel

Music that moves between worlds

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Berkeley City Club

Please join us tomorrow: Wilde Irish Productions (www.wildeirish.org), winner of the SF Bay
Guardian's Best of the Bay award, presents staged readings from James Joyce's Ulysses in celebration of Bloomsday. Join us at the beautiful Berkeley City Club 7:30pm, Wednesday June 16 for a lively, literary, and irreverent evening. Tickets: $12-20. 510-644-9940. Wine & Guinness available throughout the evening, Irish style. I'll be playing Gerty MacDowell and Molly Bloom.

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

House concert

Please join myself and my fiery tango quintet this Saturday for a close up inspection of Astor Piazzolla's finest music. Piazzolla revolutionized tango music by incorporating jazz and classical elements, popularizing tango worldwide. His favorite configuration is just what we'll be presenting; a quintet ...of bandoneon (Julian Ramil), violin (Natasha Makhijani), double bass (Glen Corteza), guitar (Jesse Ramada) and piano (Diana Rowan.)

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Pagan Festival

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden

With Daniel Berkman, kora.

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

7th Ave Presbyterian Church

Ya Elah sparkles with the influence of Bulgarian village songs,
Sephardic and Middle Eastern melodies. The musicians have
backgrounds in cantorial, folk, jazz, ethnic and classical styles.
Composer, arranger, and singer with Kitka for 14 years,
Artistic Director Bon Singer is recognized as one of the world’s
premier directors of Bulgarian choral music. www.yaelah.com

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

House concert in LA

I am delighted to be playing with Yuval Ron (oud) again, sharing the mystical musics of east and west. www.yuvalronmusic.com

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

House concert in LA

I am delighted to be playing with Yuval Ron (oud) again, bringing together mystical musics of east and west. www.yuvalronmusic.com

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

B'nai Israel Jewish Center

Ya Elah Women's Ensemble (Bon Singer, Director)
Ya Elah sparkles with the influence of Bulgarian village songs,
Sephardic and Middle Eastern melodies. The musicians have
backgrounds in cantorial, folk, jazz, ethnic and classical styles.
Composer, arranger, and singer with Kitka for 14 years,
Artistic Director Bon Singer is recognized as one of the world’s
premier directors of Bulgarian choral music.

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Alameda First Prebyterian Church

Music of war and peace from the Renaissance and early Baroque featuring Tomàs Luis de Victoria’s Missa pro Victoria (based on Janequin’s Le Guerre) as well as Dufay’s Lamentio Sanctae Matris Ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae (The Fall of Constantinople), Gallus’ Les Heroes, troubador songs from the Crusades and music of the Ottoman Empire. www.sfrv.org

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

All Saints Episcopal Church

Music of war and peace from the Renaissance and early Baroque featuring Tomàs Luis de Victoria’s Missa pro Victoria (based on Janequin’s Le Guerre) as well as Dufay’s Lamentio Sanctae Matris Ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae (The Fall of Constantinople), Gallus’ Les Heroes, troubador songs from the Crusades and music of the Ottoman Empire. www.sfrv.org

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

7th Ave Presbyterian Church

Music of war and peace from the Renaissance and early Baroque featuring Tomàs Luis de Victoria’s Missa pro Victoria (based on Janequin’s Le Guerre) as well as Dufay’s Lamentio Sanctae Matris Ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae (The Fall of Constantinople), Gallus’ Les Heroes, troubador songs from the Crusades and music of the Ottoman Empire. www.sfrv.org

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Chochmat HaLev

Ya Elah's music combines the sacred texts of Jewish and many other ancient traditions, with choral music inspired by eastern European and middle eastern sounds with harp to illuminate the beauty, mystery, and power of the world's diverse spiritual paths. Directed by Bon Singer. www.yaelah.com

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

House concert

A magical evening of harps, with Daniel Berkman on African harp (kora.) Email me at diana@sirenharp.com for reservations!

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

House concert in Windsor (Sebastopol)

Concert of mostly original music with Bon Singer, vocals. Please contact Joli at jolisplace@aol.com for reservations!

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Rincon Valley Public Library

Another concert sponsored by the friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries!

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

House concert

Ya Elah performs at Erica's house!

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Gaia Arts Center

Enactments of Irish Christmas stories by James Joyce, with the Wilde Irish Theater company. My first foray into acting! Will be playing harp too. Shay Black and De Dannyboyz will do most of the musical heavy lifting.

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Gaia Arts Center

Enactments of Irish Christmas stories by James Joyce, with the Wilde Irish Theater company. My first foray into acting! Will be playing harp too. Shay Black and De Dannyboyz will do most of the musical heavy lifting.

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Gaia Arts Center

Enactments of Irish Christmas stories by James Joyce, with the Wilde Irish Theater company. My first foray into acting! Will be playing harp too. Shay Black and De Dannyboyz will do most of the musical heavy lifting.

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

House concert

We're back! Our previous house concert sold out in just a few days, so please reserve ASAP. Tango music quintet, in Piazzolla's favorite configuration of bandoneon, guitar, violin, double bass and piano.

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Rohnert Park Public Library

Solo harp concert sponsored by Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library. Performance/lecture/forum format. Fun!

Friday, December 11th, 2009

House concert

Please join myself and the legendary Bon Singer for an evening of original music on the subjects closest to our hearts.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

House concert

The king and queen of Renaissance instruments meet, lute and harp. Dominic Schaner specializes in early music, I'll be doing my thing, then we'll join for duets. A truly magical sound.

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

KALW 91.7 radio

JoAnn Mar will interview myself and vocalist Lily Storm, as well as have us play selections from our European lullabies program.

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

House concert

An intimate Sunday morning recital of sacred Sufi and Hebrew music, with Yuval Ron (oud), joined by Peter Jacques (clarinet), Faisal Zedan (percussion) and a small appearance by myself. This will be followed by a potluck, so please bring your favoritye dish to share! www.yuvalronmusic.com

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Sonoma Public Library

Solo harp concert sponsored by Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library. Concert/lecture/forum format. Fun!

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Empire Theater

Quinteto Del Bailongo: A chance encounter between five musicians in the dance halls of the San Francisco tango scene and a quintet is born. Yes, all five members are active social dancers and a random discussion about tango music led them to discover each others background in music. Diana Rowan (piano) and Mayumi Urgino (violin) both hold degrees in piano performance and Julian Ramil (bandoneon) has a degree in guitar performance. Jesse Ramada (guitar) and Glenn Corteza (bass) got their training in the field playing with different ensembles starting at an early age. The quintet is inspired by the music and artistry of Astor Piazzolla and thus dedicates their time to playing his compositions.