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A dynamic collective of harpists committed to
blending classical tradition with innovative new music.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Our mission at the New York Harp Ensemble is to foster a vibrant community of harpists in New York City, through innovative programming, collaborative initiatives, and a commitment to showcasing new music, we aim to inspire audiences and enrich the cultural landscape of our city.
Meet the harpists!
Kathryn Sloat
Kathryn Sloat
Kathryn Sloat, “whose harp playing evokes the angels (Brooklyn Discovery),” is a contemporary harpist and improvising musician. She is a member of harp duo Lilac 94 with whom she recently won third prize in the International Harp Contest in Italy. Kathryn has played in pit orchestras for Off-Broadway and regional theater productions including Once Upon a Mattress and The Beast in the Jungle, as well as Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular. In 2021 she was awarded an artist residency with Stonehenge NYC in which she gave performances and created music through improvisation and sound collage. In addition to her performance work, Kathryn is a dedicated harp teacher. She has taught individual and group lessons as a faculty member at the Diller-Quaile School of Music for six years. She has also taught harp at the Connecticut Valley Harp Intensive, Luzerne Music Center, and Blue Lake Fine Arts summer camps. Kathryn has given educational performances and workshops as a soloist as well as a member of Lilac 94. In her free time she enjoys knitting, reading, and walking up and down mountains. She lives in New York with a cat named Wolfgang and a growing collection of plants. https://kathrynsloat.com
Liann Cline
Liann Cline
Liann Cline is an NYC-based harpist and private harp instructor. Liann is a versatile artist, capable of navigating big bands, classical orchestras, and contemporary new music ensembles with equal vigor and enthusiasm.
She has performed with myriad ensembles including the Chelsea Symphony, the Grammy-winning 8-Bit Big Band, Rufus Wainwright, Queer Urban Orchestra, Broadway Sinfonietta, Wavefield Ensemble, Camerata Notturna, Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Blue Hill Troupe, and Orchestra at Shelter Rock.
Outside of the concert hall, she provides solo harp services for weddings, funerals, and other special events. She previously performed afternoon teas at the St. Regis New York, as well as held the position of resident harpist at the Grand Hotel on Michigan's Mackinac Island, from 2017 through 2021. Liann can be heard on the Original Concept Album Recording of Kalevala The Musical, Clayton G Williams’ album PolyMuse, as well as several of the 8-Bit Big Band’s albums.
Since moving to NYC in 2015, Liann has maintained an active presence in the harp community in the Greater NY/NJ region. She currently serves as Secretary of the New York Metro Harp Chapter of the American Harp Society. www.lianncline.com
Stephanie Babirak
Stephanie Babirak
Stephanie Babirak is professional harpist based in New York City. Lauded by The Huffington Post as a “seraphic” artist and “a lovely harpist,” her specialty is in contemporary music. Her mission is to create music that is relevant and accessible to all audiences.
To date, Stephanie has performed in prestigious venues in New York such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Terminal 5 in addition to touring nationally. She has also worked with major label artists such as Adele, Phoebe Bridgers, and Andra Day. Stephanie made her international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 in Scotland. Her playing has been featured on USA Network’s television series “Mr. Robot” and the 2018 Super Bowl commercial for the Hyundai Genesis. While Stephanie’s repertoire has tremendous range, she holds a special interest in contemporary music which the Alternative Press boasts that she “plays divinely.” When not running around playing her harp, she can usually be found sneaking human food to her beloved dog, Dolores. https://www.stephaniebabirak.com/
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Contact ManhattanHarpEnsemble@gmail.com
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