The Harp of Paraguay: Concert by Mariano Gonzalez [2013]

[PUBLIC EVENT 2013]
The Harp of Paraguay - A performance by international artist Mariano Gonzalez with special guest performance by Piper Major Richard Harris, and members of the City of Queanbeyan Pipes and Drums band. Larry Sitsky Recital Room, School of Music, ANU
The Paraguayan harp is a cultural emblem, which represents not only the nation of Paraguay and its traditional music, but also a collective notion of paraguayidad-Paraguayanness. It is a touchstone for Paraguayans’ pride in their national territory, collective historical memory, Guaraní-Spanish bilingual reality, landmarks of the natural environment, and the rich legacy of folk traditions. The melodies, harmonies, rhythms, lyrics, and even song titles associated with it evoke in Paraguayan listeners’ notions of self-identity.
Mariano Gonzalez plays the Paraguayan harp with a truly unique sound mix of jazz, popular and semi-classical influences. Gonzalez was born and raised as a cowboy in Buena Vista, Paraguay, and is part of a long tradition of harp players. He lives in the USA and has performed there, Japan and the UK.
The City of Queanbeyan Pipes and Drums has been in existence since 1986. The Band makes regular appearances at Queanbeyan events such as Queanbeyan RSL ANZAC Day March, Queanbeyan Primary School fetes, Church Fetes and Queanbeyan Community markets and festivals.
The Band regularly puts up to 12 pipers and 6 drummers in the field for competition and public performances. In 2009, the Band competed at the Glasgow world Championships and the Irish National championships at Port Rush. The Band participated in street marches and other events in Scotland and Ireland.
The Band sees itself as a Queanbeyan Band first and foremost and is proud to be involved in events within the Queanbeyan Community. The Band is led by Pipe Major Richard Harris.

[@triciafeld8897]

Bravo!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Loved all. Waltzing Matilda was a surprise. My favorite harpist/musician now. I listen to this all the time. Gets better and better! Yay bagpipes! Such virtuosity, Mariano Gonzalez, I never heard before.

[@paulsteele2225]

An Abo and a harp being mentioned together.Amazin!

[@jflow5601]

That was Grand!

[@guitarra49]

Jaki piękny koncert!

[@NORSKGARDEN]

Wonderful

[@51diogenes]

Beautiful music, excellent performance! It also answered questions I had about managing chromatics without pedals. Thank you.

[@isrealistheauthor1489]

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE PRISONERS BIBLE: FACE THE MUSIC!!

[@marialugonzales8587]

Sera buen arpista pero me quedo con Nicolasito Caballero y en cuanto a dulzura con Don Lorenzo Leguizamon y Filemon Morinigo.No hacen mucho chiche pero llega al alma.

[@8lenorman]

I am sorry the MAIN MEDIA IS NOT PROMOTING THE RICHNESS OF WHAT WE HAVE HERE. OZ JUST PLAY LIP SERVICE. ANGLO WE JUST SCARCED OF WHAT OTHER CULTURE CAN OFFER. WE can see only the Kardinians, day i day out. Not comment where the camera has not seen them. OZ i more than that.