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Since founding the “Kithara” flute, cello and harp trio in 1990, harpist Faye Seeman has distinguished herself as one of the most diversely talented performers in the Midwest. As principal harpist of the Chicago Sinfonietta and Joffrey Ballet Orchestras, Faye has toured throughout the world. A lover of all styles of music, this year Faye was the featured artist playing jazz standards with pianist Kelly Brand, bassist Kelly Sill, and drummer John Deitemeier at the Temple Solel in Highland Park. To honor the memory of her father, violinist and conductor Ernest Seeman, Faye commissioned a concerto for harp composed by noted composer Gustavo Leone. Its premier in June 2006 at the Birch Creek Music Festival in Door County, Wisconsin is an exciting event for the harp world, as Dr. Leone adds another composition to his already noteworthy collection of music written for harp. Faye holds a Master of Music degree in harp performance from Boston University, is professor of Harp Studies at Wheaton College, and the College of DuPage and is an active instructor with the renowned children’s program , “Kindermusik”.
Quotes: Ken Medema, world-renowned singer/song-writer /improviser...
“Faye Seeman is an outstanding musician and improviser. Her musicality goes beyond the pale. Her love for music shows in everything she does.”
Dr.Tony Payne, Director, Conservatory of Music, Wheaton College says...“Until recently, improvisation was limited just to jazz and avante garde. Now, thanks to people like Faye Seeman, every musician is learning to improvise.”
“Faye Seeman is a rare and precious artist: she is sensitive, schooled, and a spontaneous music maker! These qualities balance and manifest themselves beautifully in her teaching and performance”. Paul Bendzsa, professor of improvisation and clarinet, Memorial University, St. Johns, NewFoundland
She also considers herself truly blessed by the children in her life, especially her son, Cully.
