Ieuan Jones is in the process of changing our perceptions of the harp. In his hands, this magical instrument gains a new authority, becoming a medium for passionate, energetic expression.

Jones` mission has taken him around the world, transfixing audiences. With his richly characterful playing, in Spain they dubbed him "Esplendoroso Jones." His flair is founded upon a solid basis of technique, acquired over years of study from the age of six to his studies at the Royal College of Music where he is now professor.

Ieuan tours the world regularly with his harp. He has performed in more than twenty five countries, given concerto appearance with some of the worlds leading orchestras and has many recordings to his credit. Standing ovations from the Concertgebouw to the Teatro Colon in Argentina, the Port Fairy, Barossa and Melbourne festivals in Australia to the Cultural Centre in Manila, City Hall in Hong Kong, Teatro De La Maestranza,Seville(Expo`92); Palau de la Musica, Valencia; Auditorio Nacional de Musica de Madrid;Albert Hall and many many more. 

At home he appears at all of the concert hall venues from the Albert Hall, Festival Hall, Symphony Hall, Bridgewater Hall, St David`s Hall, Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Queens Hall and so on, with varied programmes that include works rarely played on the harp and often with other instruments such as the flute, violin, and a programme of harp quintets with string quartet.
















"…harpist of exceptional musical imagination and stylistic panache". The Times



"…He is outstandingly gifted…"Sir Georg Solti

"…one of the most talented harpists…of any generation". Nicanor Zabaleta


"If all harpists were as sure and exact as Jones was with his instrument, the audience would be spoiled by such abundance. Alas this is not so".Philippine Journal


"Pure wizardry…" The Philippine Star


"Jones is an instrumentalist who seems welded to his instrument by more than career choice. He convinces you that while he is playing, nothing else matters: an amazingly focused musician who should be heard by a larger audience". The Age

 


 

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