Shenandoah Conservatory Harp Ensemble with Claire Jones, former Royal Harpist

GreenSpring Foundation is pleased to present Claire Jones, former Royal Harpist to HRH King Charles and the Shenandoah Conservatory Harp Ensemble in concert for the US launch of their history-making album recorded in Abbey Road Studios, London. The concert will feature well-known tunes from the worlds of film, classical, Broadway, and traditional folk music. The concert is free. In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected to support GreenSpring’s community outreach music education programs.

The concert will occur on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 26 W. Boscawen St. A- 201, Winchester, VA 22601.

Claire Jones, the UK’s #1 Classical Recording Harpist, rose to international prominence when she performed for the wedding of Prince William and Princess Catherine in 2011 for a worldwide audience of 3.7 billion viewers. Jones and her longtime collaborator, Shenandoah University Adjunct Associate Professor of Harp Lynnelle Ediger and renowned harp ensemble director, are proud to announce the release of their harp ensemble album “2K+ Fusion.” This international collaboration showcases the combined talents of their harp ensembles: the American Youth Harp Ensemble, the Shenandoah Conservatory Harp Ensemble, and the Claire Jones Harp Ensemble. In what was a groundbreaking moment in the musical world, the album was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, which is known for hosting some of the most legendary musical artists in history. Shenandoah Conservatory harpists were among the 35 young harpists who participated in the once-in-a-lifetime recording experience in early 2022.

For photos, interview opportunities, or additional information, please email Lynnelle Ediger at lediger@su.edu or call 804-484-2187.