BIO
Described as a "versatile and mature musician" and an "excellent performer", Chiara Pedrazzetti is a passionate and enthusiastic Swiss harpist and choir director. A versatile artist, winner of numerous prizes at national and international competitions, she regularly performs in her unique style. She is regularly invited to serve as a jury member at international harp competitions and to give masterclasses and concerts at prestigious festivals. So far, she has performed in Switzerland, Italy, England, Holland, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Serbia, Russia, USA, Canada and Brazil.
In the academic year 2016-17 she was professor of harp and chamber music at the Conservatory of Feldkirch (Austria).
A prolific arranger and composer, she helps her students from around the world find their own musical and artistic expression.
Graduated with top marks in choral conducting, since 2018 she has directed the Cantadonna Vocal Group and regularly gives choral singing masterclasses in her atelier in Mesolcina.
Chiara is active on the YouTube music channel Chiara Pedrazzetti ARPAtelier, she is Ambassador of the Swiss electric harp NEVELTEC, Ambassador of the Swiss amplification company Schertler and was co-president of the Swiss Harp Association. She has published music articles in Harp Column (USA), UK Harp Magazine (UK) and Swiss Harp Zeitung (CH).