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Ginastera's Harp Concerto (Op. 25) is a cornerstone of modern harp repertoire, premiered by Nicanor Zabaleta with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy. This performer profile spotlights Yolanda Kondonassis, a leading solo harpist whose recordings and concert appearances have expanded the instrument’s expressive possibilities. Explore the performer’s biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to see why she remains a touchstone in American classical music.

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From collaborative works spanning crossover projects to world premieres of new concertos, Yolanda Kondonassis consistently secures high-profile performances and accolades, including a Grammy nomination for Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto and notable honors such as the Cleveland Arts Prize. Stay tuned for forthcoming engagements and new recordings that continue to shape the harp repertoire and bring Ginastera’s enduring concerto to new audiences.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Ginastera's Harp Concerto

  • Ginastera's Harp Concerto (Op. 25) was composed in 1956 and premiered in 1965, with Nicanor Zabaleta performing the solo part with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy.
  • The Concerto is widely performed and has been a core harp repertoire for decades, often cited as one of the top harp concertos in modern times.
  • Ginastera: One Hundred (2016) is a centennial tribute recording on Oberlin Music featuring Yolanda Kondonassis on the Harp Concerto with the Oberlin Orchestra.
  • 2025 will see the world premiere of Terra Infirma, a new environmentally-themed concerto by Reena Esmail, featuring Yolanda Kondonassis as both harpist and percussionist, at Interlochen's Corson Auditorium on October 30, 2025.
  • Yolanda Kondonassis is a leading solo harpist with a prolific discography (over 20 titles), including Ginastera: One Hundred, American Rapture, Five Minutes for Earth, and more.
  • In 2020, Kondonassis was Grammy-nominated for the world premiere recording of Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto on American Rapture (Azica).

The records

Ginastera's Harp Concerto Discography

  • Tranquil Harp Vol II
    2025 · UDiscover Music (UMG)
  • Five Minutes for Earth
    2022 · Azica Records
  • American Rapture
    2019 · Azica Records
  • Ginastera: One Hundred
    2016 · Oberlin Music
  • Together
    2015 · Azica Records
  • American Harp
    2013 · Azica Records
  • Ravel: Intimate Masterpieces
    2013 · Oberlin Music
  • Air
    2008 · Telarc
  • Never Far Away: Music of Bright Sheng
    2009 · Telarc
  • The Romantic Harp
    2003 · Telarc
  • Debussy's Harp
    2003 · Telarc
  • Quietude
    2001 · Telarc
  • Music for a Perfect Day
    2002 · Telarc
  • Music of Hovhaness
    2000 · Telarc
  • Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Harp & Orchestra)
    1999 · Telarc
  • Pictures of the Floating World
    1998 · Telarc
  • Mozart: Flute Concertos and Harp with Renée Krimsier
    1998 · Channel Classics
  • Dream Season: The Christmas Harp
    1997 · Telarc
  • Sky Music
    1996 · Telarc
  • A New Baroque
    1994 · Telarc

The hits

Top Ginastera's Harp Concerto Songs

  • What a Wonderful World (Jason Vieaux & Yolanda Kondonassis)
    2015 · Did not chart
  • Elegy (For Those We Lost) [Trumpet & Harp] (Kernis arrangement)
    2021 · Did not chart
  • Wildflower (Yolanda's Song)
    2023 · Did not chart

From collaborative works spanning crossover projects to world premieres of new concertos, Yolanda Kondonassis consistently secures high-profile performances and accolades, including a Grammy nomination for Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto and notable honors such as the Cleveland Arts Prize. Stay tuned for forthcoming engagements and new recordings that continue to shape the harp repertoire and bring Ginastera’s enduring concerto to new audiences.

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