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A singer/songwriter since high school, Donna
searched for years for the right musical niche and the instrument with which
to accompany herself. In 1991 she discovered her affinity with ancient music
and the Celtic Harp and has since developed a vocal and instrumental repertoire
interpreting Scottish renaissance music, medieval, and 'Art Fine' pieces,
in addition to numerous original works, including compositions for small
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Having immersed herself in early music, her lyrical creations sometimes emulate one style and at other times merge several influences. Her voice is sweet and particularly well suited to her simple, yet expressive style of playing and her recordings are further enhanced by the sensitive arrangements of husband, studio engineer and musician, John Profeta.
Donna has played as a member of The Hudson Valley Harp Circle, as a guest of the
77th NY Regimental Balladeers and appeared with Singer/Songwriter, Nancy
Walker and Female Songwriters You Wanna Hear, as well as performing with harpist,
Linda DeBrita
and husband,
John
Profeta.
Saratoga First
Night/NYS Military Heritage Institute
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Donna's debut album,
Brynna's Aire
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"The world would be a better place if there were more harpists in it, especially ones who create thoughtful, enjoyable albums of original and interpretive material like this one. J. Eric Smith, Metroland Magazine 2001 Picks |
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Sue Braiden, VOXine Vol. 1, Issue 1, CBC Radio Canada ``This gentle, romantic performer lives in the province of the truly gifted spokenword artists, part of a husband-wife duo that works exceedingly well.
Sue Braiden, VOXine Vol. 1, Issue 2, CBC Radio Canada ``Braveheart would have washed his face and come dancing if he'd heard the dulcet tones of Profeta's lilting harp. snap.com review |
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Abhay Adhikari, 'The Pulse' section of 'The Pioneer' newspaper, New Delhi,
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Pictured below (left) is my first harp, a 29-string 'Merlin' by Hummingbird, sitting alongside the lap harp I initially rented (a 23-string 'Hummingbird'...you guessed it...by Hummingbird). Lovely instruments both! The Merlin has since moved on to a new owner, whom I'm sure will be as delighted with it as I was. To the right is my full-sized Hummingbird Lupine, the instrument I use for weddings, etc. Both the Merlin and the Lupine can be heard on my Brynna's Aire CD. The Kortier Wrenfaire (middle) is my most
recent acquisition and was purchased for my
therapeutic harp
activities. I adore it's gothic profile, renaissance-styled
stave-back soundbox, fluorocarbon strings and it's mere 15
lbs!!! It has also become my preferred concert
& recording harp (we're getting organized to start a 2nd
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The sketch of me below (left) was drawn by Meredith Lightfoot at the Waterford Library Holiday Open House, Waterford, NY (12/5/98). Thanks Meredith! The photo at right was from the Scottish Games at the Altamont Fair Grounds. |
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CD RELATED |
HARP RELATED |
Donna's cdbaby.com site |
Dragon Flower Music Home Page
The Harp Place
International Society of Folk Harpers
The Harp Page |
CELTIC MUSIC |
THERAPEUTIC MUSIC SITES |
Music In Scotland: Gateway to Scotland's music |
Harp for Healing
The Music For Healing & Transition Program, Inc. |
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Donna is in the Upstate NY Capital District area can be contacted at:
NOTE: Unless you are a Yahoo user, please use the
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Copyright 2001-2008 Donna L. Profeta
Last updated: 2/11/09
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