Wellington-born harpist Ingrid Bauer is lauded for her “beautifully gauged tonal shading” (NZ Herald), “sensitivity and thoughtful phrasing” (Bay of Plenty Times), and “virtuosity, vitality and tonal colour” (Capital Times). A former student of Alice Giles (AM) and Judy Loman, she is now Principal Harp of the Auckland Philharmonia.

As a soloist, Ingrid has performed with the Auckland Philharmonia, Opus Orchestra, and Bach Musica (Auckland), among others. She was a quarterfinalist in the 2nd Dutch Harp Competition, and an invited participant in the 2009 ARD International Music Competition. Ingrid has also given solo recitals across Australasia, and has a solo CD called Dreambird.

Ingrid is a keen chamber musician. Her flute/viola/harp trio Toru has toured for Chamber Music New Zealand, and she also collaborates with Auckland Philharmonia concertmaster Andrew Beer in the Beer/Bauer Duo. Additionally, Ingrid is a founding member of the Australian harp septet SHE. Ingrid’s festival appearances include the Huntington Estate Music Festival, the Canberra International Music Festival, and the World Harp Congress.

Ingrid has also played as guest principal in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and in the Queensland, Tasmanian and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras.

Mozart/Eberl/Thomas: Air with Variations and Rondo Pastorale
Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie op. 95
Britten: Suite for Harp op. 83

— Interval —

Debussy: Première Arabesque
Debussy: La Cathédrale Engloutie
Flothuis: Pour le tombeau d'Orphee
Beethoven: Variations on a Swiss Air
Salzedo: extracts from Suite of Eight Dances