The District's Harpist:
Diana Marie Gibbs
Welcome
The inimitable grace and majestic presence of a harp can enhance any event with shades of style, sophistication, and artistry. An accomplished harpist is capable of coaxing from the instrument a powerful palette of sounds affecting a complete range of emotions.
As a former student of Jeanne Chalifoux, Diana is proud to be part of a distinctive
lineage begun by the preeminent harpist, composer, and teacher, Carlos Salzedo.
The Salzedo approach to harp playing emphasizes the importance of musicality,
technical proficiency, aesthetics, and performance. Her participation for four
summers at the elite Salzedo Summer Harp Colony in Camden, Maine under the tutelage
of Alice Chalifoux solidified the Salzedo approach in her technique.Diana Marie Gibbs earned her Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, where she continued her studies with Jeanne Chalifoux. At Peabody, she expanded both her solo and orchestral repertoire, performing major works by Mahler, Wagner, and Ravel. As a professional, Ms. Gibbs has performed in numerous orchestral and choral settings, most recently as a guest artist with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic and with the choir of the historic Virginia Theological Seminary.
Diana is a trusted harpist in the Washington, DC area, where she has performed for hundreds of public and private events since 1995. She is a familiar face during high tea at the Willard Intercontinental, and has prepared programs for local landmarks such as the Smithsonian Institution, Coolidge Auditorium, Mount Vernon Estate, and Woodlawn Plantation. In 2008, Diana was engaged for a series of events held at designer Max Mara stores in Tysons Galleria and Chevy Chase. She has also shared her talent abroad, having performed for children in South Korea.
Diana is currently a member of the American Harp Society, DC Chapter, and an employee of the Library of Congress.
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