Los Angeles Times

The Earth Harp turns an L.A. skyscraper into world’s longest stringed instrument

William Close is getting ready to string a skyscraper. As the inventor of the Earth Harp, which holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest stringed instrument, it’s a task he knows well.
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Earth Harp Collective allows the audience to experience a concert from inside the instruments

Imagine you could shrink to the size of an ant and slip inside a cello while it’s being played. That is what the audience will experience when William Close and the Earth Harp Collective performs as ...
The New York Times

The Harp Needs More Modern Music. That’s Easier Said Than Done.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Essay Expanding my instrument’s repertoire takes months of practicing, experimentation and personal sacrifices. But it has made me believe in ...
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Harpo Marx, Marie Antoinette and Guinness beer — tracing the history of the harp

MANITOWOC - Over its long history, the harp has been played by the famous and not-so-famous alike. Harpo Marx, member of the wildly popular comedic Marx Brothers, was known for his curly mop top and ...
The Irish Times

Harp-maker and key figure in revival of instrument

The harp-maker Colm Ó Meachair, who has died aged 66, was a key figure in the revival and development of the traditional Irish harp. His instruments are renowned for their design and craftsmanship, ...