Lia Maria Loeffler in the Golden Hall

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ARD Prize winner Lea Maria Löffler shows what the harp can do in a special concert by the Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra in the Golden Hall.

“La Reine” was the theme of the special concert held by the Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra with rare and classical masterpieces. The title refers to a famous symphony by Joseph Haydn and its instrument: the harpsichord. The organ is generally called the “Queen of Musical Instruments”, but given the regal “multi-stringed” plucked sound, one cannot be trivial, especially since the great artist Lia Maria Löffler was guest soloist. Under the direction of General Music Director Domonkos Hija, their performance became the centerpiece of a wonderful evening.

Guitarist Lea Maria Loeffler resided in the Golden Hall

François Adrien Boeldieu's C major Concerto is a masterpiece for solo harp, an instrument that otherwise seems “responsible” for the fast, brilliantly integrated vocal moments in a symphony orchestra. Lia Maria Loeffler, the shooting star from the region, who, in addition to the Augsburg Prize for Artistic Promotion, has won international awards (Answer) and honorable performances around the world, captivatingly demonstrated the potential of the harp as a soloist. Boieldieu (1775 – 1834), famous as the creator of the romantic lyric opera, always succeeded in devoting himself to harpsichord music.

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