A portion of proceeds will benefit Oceana ~ the world’s largest advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation.
The GRAMMY® Nominated Album
““This unique voyage into the deep blue sea feels significant, timeless, and heartfelt.””
“the music is quietly majestic…it exudes wonder and serenity in equal measure
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“Kirsten captures the mood so perfectly, you can almost hear the seagulls in the distance”
“a spirit caressing, free-flowing straight through immersion...which conveys a profound sense of wonder and mystery”
About Kirsten
Classical, New Age, Ambient
KIRSTEN AGRESTA COPELY is a GRAMMY® Nominated, international award-winning harpist and composer. She has made music in four continents for heads of state (U.S. President Obama, Mexican President Felipé Calderon), in blockbuster movie soundtracks (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian), alongside Billboard 100 artists (Lady Gaga, Beyoncé), on late night television (Saturday Night Live), and soloed on the most recognized world stages (Carnegie Hall, Muziekgebouw). Copely’s recent album, Aquamarine, was Nominated for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album in the 66th GRAMMY Awards®. She has been recognized with numerous other international awards including two separate Global Music Award Silver Medals, a Bronze Medal in the 1st USA International Harp Competition, and a LIT Talent Platinum Award.
About Laurie
LAURIE OLINDER is a multi media designer, painter textile designer and photographer. She is a founding member of New York's Ridge Theater and has been recognized with an OBIE Award, a New York Dance and Performance "Bessie" Award and an Eliot Norton Award for Outstanding Design in the Theater. Ms. Olinder has designed projections for numerous contemporary composers and performers, including John Adams,The Brooklyn Youth Chorus, The Brooklyn Philharmonic, Gavin Bryars, Bryce Dressner, Philip Glass, Michael Gordon, Henryk Gorecki, The Kronos Quartet, David Lang and Julia Wolfe. Her work has been shown at noted performance venues such as ART, BAM, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and MASS MoCA.
Recent Press
Broadway World - Kirsten Agresta-Copely Will Bring AQUAMARINE LIVE to 54 Below
The New York Post - This couple found the perfect Brooklyn home for three harps — and a recording studio
Crain’s Business NY - Grammy®-nominated harpist accompanies an A-list of pop acts
Classical Crossover Magazine - Memories and music swirl in Kirsten Agresta Copely’s Aquamarine
Hollywood Soapbox - Harpist Kirsten Agresta-Copely draws inspiration from the ocean
Bold Journey - Meet Kirsten Agresta-Copely
Shoutout LA - Meet Kirsten Agresta-Copely
Heatwaves - Ones To Watch
Spotlight On - Kirsten Agresta Copely creates New Age harp soundscapes
SHOW DATES
Connecticut Chapter of the AHS (American Harp Society)
Sunday, March 24th, 3:30pm - Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon Street, New Haven, CT 06510
TICKETS: $21.50 for adults, $12.50 for children and seniors
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Thursday, May 30, 2024, 8pm
3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
TICKETS: $25 advanced purchase, $30 at door
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, 7pm
254 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019
with special guests Katie Kresek, violin and Eleanor Norton, cello
TICKETS $40-51
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Benefit for Oceana
in partnership with Brooklyn Fashion Incubator
Lagrua Center, 32 Water St, Stonington, CT 06378
Doors: 6pm, Show 6:30pm, Q&A 7:30pm
with special guest Andrea Mills, cello
TICKETS: $55 (includes light food and a signature Aquamarine cocktail by sponsor Highclere Gin)
Sunday, August 18th, 1pm
Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport, NY
no admission fee
Sounds of the City ~ Calm Waters
Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th, 8pm
Aquamarine reimagined for harp & cello duet
TICKETS coming soon
