Amanda Harberg is a composer and pianist whose work communicates on emotional, spiritual and intellectual levels. With music described by the New York Times as “a sultry excursion into lyricism,” Harberg weaves her deep admiration for the classical tradition together with contemporary influences to create a distinctively personal style.
She touches the soul
and invigorates the brain at the same time.I love her work.
John Corigliano
A sultry excursion into lyricism. The New York Times
Lucas’s Garden appeals with its directness of expression and its unique, varied language, conveying a thoroughly original sense of happiness in music. Cleveland Classical
Suite for Wind Quintet
This recording features Harberg’s Suite for Wind Quintet performed by the Dorian Wind Quintet, who commissioned the work in 2017. The Dorian Quintet premiered the suite at Bargemusic in New York City, in 2017.
Lucas’s Garden
In this live-streamed performance, musicians from the New World Symphony give the premiere of Lucas’s Garden for clarinet, violin, cello and piano in April 2021.
Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
Harberg’s critically acclaimed Concerto for Viola and Orchestra was commissioned by violist Brett Deubner. The concerto has been performed widely around the world. This Naxos recording of the second movement is with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and viola soloist Brett Deubner, directed by Linus Lerner.