Nancy Allen, harp

Hailed by the New York Times, as "a major artist" following her New York recital debut in 1975, Nancy Allen joined the New York Philharmonic in June of 1999 as Principal Harpist. She maintains a busy international concert schedule as well as heading the harp departments of The Juilliard School, Yale School of Music, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. In addition, Ms. Allen appears regularly with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Allen's busy performing schedule includes solo appearances at major international festivals, and has featured collaborations with soprano Kathleen Battle, clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, guitarist Manuel Barrueco, and flutist Carol Wincenc. Ms. Allen's recording of Ravel's Introduction and Allegro received a Grammy Award nomination; she can also be heard on Sony Classical, Deutsche Grammophon, and CRI. A teacher for more than 20 years, Ms. Allen's students hold positions in prominent orchestras around the world. She currently resides in New York with her eight-year-old daughter, Claire, who studies piano and cello.