Photo of our large group of harpists performing Janet Harbison’s “Lion of Ireland” at the Limerick Cathedral


The Brian Boru Millennium Festival in Co. Limerick, Ireland, was the experience of a lifetime. Living and collaborating with harpers from all around the world for a week in an enchanting place like Limerick was fabulous! Sleeping, eating, rehearsing, performing, and partying all week was absolutely exhausting, and absolutely exhilarating! The Irish Harp Center was beautiful, and Janet Harbison is such an inspiring woman who somehow is able to run the harp center, and put on such a grand festival as the Brian Boru Millennium. It was an honor to meet her and work with her. Being surrounded by so many talented, fun, creative and interesting harpers was a wonderful and educational experience. Working together to build something as grand as the world premiere of Janet Harbison’s beautiful piece, “Lion of Ireland” was something I will never forget.

~Anna Boser
Member Bay Area Youth Harp Ensemble
Berkeley, California