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In Appreciation of Austen: a harp concert
Come celebrate the writings of Jane Austen. Stephanie Claussen (joined by a special guest or two) will perform musical works popular in Jane Austen’s lifetime (some from Austen’s own collection of music) as well as modern compositions inspired by her work (i.e, music from the film adaptations!)
Regency dress welcome, but not required. Refreshments will be provided after the music has concluded.
Tickets are now available!
Meet the performer:
Influenced by her love of fairy tales, Tolkien, and the world music section at her local library, 2018 US National Scottish Harp Champion Stephanie Claussen plays concerts filled with Scottish tunes, Bach preludes, and sundry pieces either medieval or French. Claussen obtained her B.M. in harp performance from the University of Minnesota and now teaches and performs throughout the Upper Midwest.
As a recipient of the 2014 Arts Tour grant, Claussen toured outstate Minnesota with a program entitled “Eclectic Harp,” sharing music most people don’t expect to hear on the harp. In 2018 Minnesota Regional Arts Council’s Next Step Grant sent her to Scotland to attend the Edinburgh International Harp Festival. A two-time winner at the Master level in the Minnesota Scottish Harp Competition, in 2018 she competed at the Edinboro Highland Games in Pennsylvania and won the title of 2018 US National Scottish Harp Champion. Claussen has released five solo albums and two books of harp arrangements. When not making music, she enjoys repainting her walls and drinking English Breakfast tea out of a real teacup.
It was a beautiful concert, and a perfect way to enjoy an evening after a hectic workweek!
–Eve (An American Christmas, 2018)
Past Collaborations
Stephanie Claussen has performed with the following groups and musicians. Also listed are some venues where she has performed.
Groups & Collaborations
- Bethel Wind Ensemble, Choir, and Orchestra
- Bemidji Symphony Orchestra
- Buffalo Symphony
- Dakota Valley Symphony
- Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
- Duluth Symphony Orchestra
- Curse of the Vampire Orchestra
- Elizabethan Syngers
- Encore Wind Ensemble
- Fargo Moorhead Symphony
- Grand Forks Symphonic Orchestra
- Grand Symphonic Winds
- Hamline University Orchestra
- Hannah Flowers, harp
- Joanna Johnson, fiddle
- Kenwood Symphony Orchestra
- LaCrosse Symphony Orchestra
- Macalester College Orchestra
- Mesabi Symphony Orchestra
- Metropolitan Symphony
- Minnehaha Repertory Orchestra
- Mississippi Valley Orchestra
- North Heights Choral
- Ravenscroft Musicke Guild
- Tiffany Schaefer, harp
- Siobhan Dugan, voice, and Chad McAnally, harp
- Sonomento
- South Metro Choral
- St. John’s Cantata Choir and Orchestra
- University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Choir
- Wayzata Symphony Orchestra
Venues
- Bemidji High School Auditorium
- Benson Great Hal
- Bethel University
- Chanhassen Dinner Theater
- Chautauqua Fine Arts Center
- Claddagh Coffee in St. Paul
- Como Conservatory
- Dassel History Center
- Eastside Community Lutheran Church
- Emmanuel Baptist Church in Virginia, MN
- Fort Snelling Officer’s Club
- Gaviidae Common, Nicollet Mall
- Interlachen Country Club
- The Lafayette Club, Minnetonka
- Lowell Inn, Stillwater
- Macalester College
- Minnesota Renaissance Festival
- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
- North Heights Lutheran Church
- Northrop Auditorium
- Northwestern University
- Overflow Espresso Café
- Redeeming Love Church
- St. Mary’s Catholic Church
- The Lodge in White Bear Lake
- Tripolis Lutheran Church in Kandiyohi, MN
- Wadena United Methodist Church