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Lara Somogyi is a Hungarian-American harpist & contemporary classical performer-composer, & is known for her work in forging a new artistic identity for the harp. With a dedication to sculpting a world of sonic exploration, Lara has seamlessly integrated electronics & pedal effects with deeply classical roots, redefining the artistic possibilities of the harp.
Her debut album, "!," released under MercuryKX, stands as a testament to Lara's innovative approach, blending harp with electronics & pedal effects. Praised by BBC 6’s Mary Anne Hobbs as “an artist who takes the harp into contemporary worlds,” Somogyi’s album was met with acclaim by Pitchfork for its innovation, & showcases Lara's mastery in pushing boundaries of the harp's expressive capabilities.
“!” and "! (expansion)", highlights Lara’s sensory-led approach weaving exclamatory musical statements from sonic landscapes. Collaborating with producer <a href="spotify:artist:7HhHoOktRK8VtqM7Kx7DgK" data-name="Cyrus Reynolds">Cyrus Reynolds</a>, Lara delves into hyper-creative deviations from traditional harp techniques, to expand the instrument’s capabilities.
Lara's sonic footprint resonates across a myriad of records including <a href="spotify:artist:0cmWgDlu9CwTgxPhf403hb" data-name="Bonobo">Bonobo</a> 's “Fragments,” & traverses genres by recording for film & TV. Notably a pivotal role in <a href="spotify:artist:0YC192cP3KPCRWx8zr8MfZ" data-name="Hans Zimmer">Hans Zimmer</a> 's score for "Blue Planet II," featuring <a href="spotify:artist:4Z8W4fKeB5YxbusRsdQVPb" data-name="Radiohead">Radiohead</a> & features in "The Lion King," "The Color Purple," "Bridgerton," & more. Her collaboration also extends to live performances, where Lara has performed alongside alongside <a href="spotify:artist:3jK9MiCrA42lLAdMGUZpwa" data-name="Anderson .Paak">Anderson .Paak</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2Mu5NfyYm8n5iTomuKAEHl" data-name="Ms. Lauryn Hill">Ms. Lauryn Hill</a> & <a href="spotify:artist:3Y7RZ31TRPVadSFVy1o8os" data-name="H.E.R.">H.E.R.</a>
Her debut album, "!," released under MercuryKX, stands as a testament to Lara's innovative approach, blending harp with electronics & pedal effects. Praised by BBC 6’s Mary Anne Hobbs as “an artist who takes the harp into contemporary worlds,” Somogyi’s album was met with acclaim by Pitchfork for its innovation, & showcases Lara's mastery in pushing boundaries of the harp's expressive capabilities.
“!” and "! (expansion)", highlights Lara’s sensory-led approach weaving exclamatory musical statements from sonic landscapes. Collaborating with producer <a href="spotify:artist:7HhHoOktRK8VtqM7Kx7DgK" data-name="Cyrus Reynolds">Cyrus Reynolds</a>, Lara delves into hyper-creative deviations from traditional harp techniques, to expand the instrument’s capabilities.
Lara's sonic footprint resonates across a myriad of records including <a href="spotify:artist:0cmWgDlu9CwTgxPhf403hb" data-name="Bonobo">Bonobo</a> 's “Fragments,” & traverses genres by recording for film & TV. Notably a pivotal role in <a href="spotify:artist:0YC192cP3KPCRWx8zr8MfZ" data-name="Hans Zimmer">Hans Zimmer</a> 's score for "Blue Planet II," featuring <a href="spotify:artist:4Z8W4fKeB5YxbusRsdQVPb" data-name="Radiohead">Radiohead</a> & features in "The Lion King," "The Color Purple," "Bridgerton," & more. Her collaboration also extends to live performances, where Lara has performed alongside alongside <a href="spotify:artist:3jK9MiCrA42lLAdMGUZpwa" data-name="Anderson .Paak">Anderson .Paak</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2Mu5NfyYm8n5iTomuKAEHl" data-name="Ms. Lauryn Hill">Ms. Lauryn Hill</a> & <a href="spotify:artist:3Y7RZ31TRPVadSFVy1o8os" data-name="H.E.R.">H.E.R.</a>
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