Pleasanton Community Concert Band

About the Band

Soloist, Dominique Piana

Harpist Dominique Piana grew up bicultural (French and German) in Belgium, where she studied harp at the Brussels Conservatory of Music. After moving to California, she earned an M.A. in harp performance at Claremont Graduate University. She was Professor of Harp at the University of Redlands from 1986 to 2001 and is now on the faculty of Holy Names University in Oakland.

As a solo performer, Dominique has made a specialty of historical recitals. She has presented The Romantic Spirit, a program of 19th century music and poetry throughout the United States. She has appeared in many duo recitals with flute, violin, clarinet, voice and organ and founded and performs with the Pleasanton Chamber Players. With orchestra, Dominique premiered the Concerto for harp by Joseph Jongen for Southern California audiences.

She has released 3 CD's, writes scholarly articles for the American Harp Journal and publishes harp transcriptions and originals through her company Harpiana.

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