The Transatlantic Nexus
The Focus:
Chiaroscuro: A New York Fantasia
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Zoja Dordević
Zoja approaches the harp as a storyteller, viewing the stage as a space where music meets the theatre. Born in Belgrade, she completed her Bachelor’s degree at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) under Professor Isabelle Perrin. Zoja is a passionate collaborator. Her artistry thrives in close artistic exchanges, from intimate chamber settings to orchestral projects in venues like the Great Hall of the Kolarac Endowment, The Residence of Princess Ljubica, Konzerthaus Berlin, and Oslo Konserthus.
Isabella cambini
Isabella combines rigorous precision with profound expressive power, performing as a natural lead in both solo and collaborative settings. Born in Milan and trained at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) under Professor Isabelle Perrin, her style is technically commanding and lyrical. Isabella is recognized for her virtuosic piano transcriptions for the harp, a skill that has earned her several international first prizes. She has performed with the Oslo Philharmonic and the Oslo Opera, and has collaborated under the baton of maestro Klaus Mäkelä.
Chiaroscuro
A Fantasia of Light and Shadow
Fantasia in F minor, D. 940, Op. 103 | Franz Schubert
(Arranged for two harps by Chiaroscuro Duo)
Originally composed for piano four-hands, this performance marks the world premiere of the arrangement for two harps. Schubert composed this piece in the last year of his life. It was dedicated to his former pupil Caroline Esterházy, with whom he was in love. Unfortunately, his love was not returned. There is a profound, poetic irony in the fact that a masterpiece born from unrequited love demands the intimate partnership of two voices.
Bamyan | Philippe Hersant
(Zoja Đorđević, solo)
This work was inspired by the monumental sixth-century Afghan cliffside Buddhas, tragically destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, which have since been inscribed as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hersant conjures the haunting sounds of ancient temples, sand flying in the wind through the desert as well as terrifying explosions and destruction.
Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude | Franz Liszt
(Isabella Cambini, solo)
Derived from Liszt’s Harmonies poétiques et religieuses and inspired by the poetry of Alphonse de Lamartine, Isabella Cambini’s adaptation leverages the harp’s arpeggiated textures, elevating the piano’s original harmonic architecture into a radiant, wave-like exploration of inner peace, spiritual renewal, and solitude.
Raga, Op. 41 | Caroline Lizotte
Caroline Lizotte is a Canadian harpist and composer. This piece was commissioned by Radio-Canada for harpists Judy Loman and Jennifer Swartz. It is inspired by the structure and improvisatory energy of Indian ragas and the wide range of the harp. The piece grows in intensity and offers a thrilling live experience with its rhythmic momentum and theatricality, for both performers and audience.
Together, these works embody the concept of Chiaroscuro – light and shadow, tradition and experimentation, introspection and exuberance.
Upcoming performances
JUL 24, 2026: United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, USA (Part of The Magic Never Stops concert series)
JUL 25, 2026: Power Station at BerkleeNYC, New York, NY, USA (Recording session)
JUL 30, 2026: World Harp Congress: One Harp World, Toronto, ON, Canada (Official selection)
Past performances
Oslo, Norway: Performance and developmental workshops (NMH)
Berlin, Germany: Concert at the Hans Eisler
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