Wellington-born harpist Ingrid Bauer is lauded for her “beautifully gauged tonal shading” (NZ Herald), “sensitivity and thoughtful phrasing” (Bay of Plenty Times), and “virtuosity, vitality and tonal colour” (Capital Times). She currently holds the position of Principal Harp with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. A former student of Alice Giles (AM), Judy Loman, and Carolyn Mills, Ingrid was described as a “fantastic new find” by Musica Viva Australia’s former artistic director Carl Vine (AO).
As a soloist, Ingrid has performed with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Opus Orchestra, and Bach Musica (Auckland), as well as with amateur orchestras throughout NZ. She was a quarterfinalist in the 2nd Dutch Harp Competition, and an invited participant in the 2009 ARD International Music Competition. Ingrid has also given solo recitals across Australasia, and has a solo CD, Dreambird, on the Master Performers label.
Ingrid is a keen chamber musician. Her flute/viola/harp trio Toru has toured for Chamber Music New Zealand, and she also enjoys a collaboration with Auckland Philharmonia concertmaster, Andrew Beer, as the Beer/Bauer Duo. Ingrid’s festival appearances include the Huntington Estate Music Festival, the Canberra International Music Festival, and the World Harp Congress, and she has shared the stage with Emma Matthews (sop.), Geoffrey Collins (fl.), and the Amaryllis Quartet, among others. Additionally, Ingrid is a founding member of the Australian harp septet SHE, and one of the harpists for its CD, Bolmimerie.
Ingrid has worked in all of New Zealand’s professional orchestras, including as Acting Principal Harp with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. She has also played as guest principal in the Queensland, Tasmanian and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras. Ingrid is a sought-after harp teacher, and has a full private studio alongside teaching at Auckland University.
She also holds a Masters degree in Philosophy, and so can discuss, at some length, how you know that this could have been printed in a different font.
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