Ofra Harnoy

Ofra Harnoy
Ofra Harnoy
Born January 31, 1965 (1965-01-31) (age 46)
Hadera, Israel
Genres Classical (mostly)
Occupations Musician
Instruments Cello
Years active 1975 - present
Notable instruments
Cello

Ofra Harnoy CM (born January 31, 1965, Hadera, Israel) is a Canadian cellist.

Harnoy moved with her family to Toronto in 1971. When she was six, she began cello lessons with her father, Jacob Harnoy. Her teachers included Vladimir Orloff, William Pleeth, Pierre Fournier, Jacqueline du Pré, and Mstislav Rostropovich.

Harnoy made her professional debut as a soloist with an orchestra at age ten. Her solo-orchestral and recital debuts at Carnegie Hall in 1982 brought her public and critical acclaim.

Harnoy performed and recorded the world premiere of the Offenbach Cello Concerto in 1983 and the North American premiere of the Bliss Cello Concerto in 1984. She also made the world premiere recordings of several Vivaldi concertos. In 1987 Harnoy joined the roster of RCA Victor Red Seal, and recorded several best selling albums.

Harnoy has played in many genres of music. She has played with artists such as; Plácido Domingo, Sting, Igor Oistrakh, Loreena McKennitt, Jesse Cook and many more.

Harnoy's Beatles Album combined classical music with pop.

Partial discography

  • J.S. Bach

Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C, BWV 564: -Adagio (Arr. A. Siloti; P. Casals) w. M. Bloss (Organ) (Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Toronto, 1981)

  • Cantata No. 156:

-Arioso (Arr. M.J. Isaac) w. M. Bloss (Organ) (Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Toronto, 1981)

  • Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, BWV 1042:

-Adagio (Arr. J. Harnoy) w. M. Bloss (Organ) (Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Toronto, 1981)

  • Suite No. 3 for Cello Solo, in C BWV 1009

(Church of Timothy, Toronto, 1985)

  • L.V. Beethoven

Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C, Op. 56 w. E. Verhey (Violin), K. Lechner (Piano), Brabants Symphony Orchestra; E. Marturet (Den Bosch, Holland, June 1986)

  • Sonata for Cello & Piano No. 2 in A, Op. 5

w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Volodimir Church, Thornhill, Toronto, Oct. 8, 1987)

  • Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A, Op.69

w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, Aug. 1985)

  • Variations for Cello and Piano on a theme by Handel

w. M. Dussek (Piano) Volodimir Church, Thornhill, Toronto, Oct. 7, 1987)

  • P. Be-Haim

Song without words w. H. Bowkun (Piano) (Wlater Hall, Toronto, Oct. 7, 1980)

  • E. Bloch

Prayer- "From Jewish Life" No. 1; w. M.Dussek (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto. August 25, 1985)

  • "Schelomo"

Hebraic Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra w. London Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Charles Mackerras (Watford, England, February 19, 1990)

  • L. Boccherini

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in Bb major (arr: Grutzmacher) w. I Solisti Veneti; Claudio Scimone (Chiesa di San Francesco, Schio, Italy, June 4, 1991)

  • Sonata No. 6 in A ( Arr. A.Piatti) w. M.Dussek (Piano)

(St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 15, 1985)

  • E. Bozza

5 Contrasts for Cello and Oboe w. S. Trubashnik (Oboe) (Toronto, 1988)

  • J. Brahms

Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in e Op.38 w. W. Aide (piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983) Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2 in F Op.99 w. W. Aide (piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • M. BRUCH

Kol Nidrei, Op.47; w. M.Bloss (Organ) (Blessed Sacrament Church, Toronto, 1981)

  • Kol Nidrei for Cello and Orchestra Op.47

w. London Philharmonic Orch; Sir Charles Mackerras (Watford, England, February 19, 1990)

  • Canzone for Cello and Orchestra Op.55

w. London Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Charles Mackerras (EMI Studio 1, London, November 25, 1990)

  • Adagio for Cello and Orchestra Op.56

w. London Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Charles Mackerras (EMI Studio 1. London, November 25, 1990)

  • Ave Maria for Cello and Orchestra Op.61

w. London Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Charles Mackerras (EMI Studio 1. London, November 25, 1990)

  • P. CASALS

Song of the Birds (Cant dell Ocells) w. M. Bloss (Organ) (Blessed Sacrament Church, Toronto, 1981)

  • Song of the Birds (Cant dell Ocells) w. Orford String Quartet

(Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, 1984)

  • Song of the Birds (Cant dell Ocells) w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • F. CHOPIN

Introduction and Polonaise Brillante Op.3 (Arr: E. Feuermann) w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 5, 1982)

  • Nocturne in c#, Op. Posth.

(Arr: G. Piatigorsky) w. H. Bowkun (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, October 7, 1980)

  • Nocturne Op.9 No. 2 (Arr:Schroeder) w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 15, 1985)

  • Sonata for Cello and Piano in g minor Op.65

w. Cyprien Katsaris (Piano) (Simpson Ave. Church, Toronto, March 27, 1992)

  • A. CORRELI

Sonata Op.5, No. 5: -Adagio (Arr: J. Schuster) w. M. Bloss (Organ) (Blessed Sacrament Church, Toronto, 1981)

  • Sonata Op.5, No. 8:

(Arr: J. Salmon- A. Lindner) w. M. Bloss (Organ) (Blessed Sacrament Church, Toronto, 1981)

  • J. COULTHARD

Villanelle for Cello and Piano w. M. Dussek (Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • F. DANZI

Duet for Flute and Cello Op. 64 No. 2 w. J. Baxtresser (Flute) (Toronto, 1985)

  • C. DEBUSSY

Golliwog's Cake-Walk; w. N. Kraft (Guitar) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin

w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • DINICU

Hora Staccato (Arr: J. Heifetz) w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • A. DVORAK

Cello Concerto, Op. 104, in B Minor w. Prague Symphony Orchestra: Sir C. Mackerras (Smetana Hall, Prague, September 24 & 25, 1994)

  • Silent Woods, Op. 68 No. 5

w. Prague Symphony Orchestra: Sir C. Mackerras (Smetana Hall, Prague, September 24 & 25, 1994)

  • Rondo, Op. 94, in G Minor

w. Prague Symphony Orchestra: Sir C. Mackerras (Smetana Hall, Prague, September 24 & 25, 1994)

  • Slavonic Dance, Op. 46, No. 3, in A

(Arr. Jarmil Burghauser) w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, June 18 & 19, 1995)

  • Slavonic Dance, Op. 46, No. 8 in G Minor

w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, June 18 & 19, 1995)

  • Polonaise (Op. Posth), in A; w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, June 18 & 19 1995)

  • E. ELGAR

Salut d'Amour Op. 12; w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • Salut d'Amour Op. 12

w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • M. de FALLA

Spanish Dance from 'La Vida Breve' (Arr: M. Gendron) w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1982)

  • Spanish Dance from 'La Vida Breve'

(Arr: M. Gendron) w. N. Kraft (Guitar) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • Ritual Fire Dance from 'El Amor Brujo'

(Arr. G. Piatigorsky) w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 9, 1982)

  • Ritual Fire Dance from 'El Amor Brujo'

(Arr: G. Piatigorsky) w.W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 9, 1982)

  • Suite Populaire Espagnole

(Arr: P. Kochansky & M. Marechal) w. N. Kraft (Guitar) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • G. FAURE

'Apres un Reve' (Arr: P. Casals) w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • 'Apres un Reve' (Arr: P. Casals) w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • Elegy Op. 24; w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • Pavane Op. 50

w. N. Kraft (Guitar); J. Baxtresser (Flute) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • Sicilienne

w. N. Kraft (Guitar); J. Baxtresser (Flute) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • L. FOSS

Capriccio for Cello and Piano; w. M. Dussek (Piano) (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 15, 1985)

  • Capriccio for Cello and Piano; w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(WalterHall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • C. FRANCK

Sonata for Cello and Piano in A Major w. W. Aide (Piano); (Walter Hall, Toronto, 1980)

  • Sonata for Cello and Piano in A Major

w. Cyprien Katsaris (Piano) (Simpson Ave. Church, Toronto, march 28, 1992)

  • G. GERSHWIN

'Bess, you is my woman now' from 'Porgy and Bess' w. H. Bowkun (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, October 7, 1980)

  • "It ain't necessarily so' from 'Porgy and Bess'

w. H. Bowkun (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, October 7, 1980)

  • 'Summertime' from 'Porgy and Bess'

w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, July 9, 1982)

  • 'Summertime' from Porgy and Bess'; w. C. Wison (Piano)

(Toronto, February 16, 1986)

  • 'Summertime' from 'Porgy and Bess'

w. P. Brodie (Saxophone) (Toronto, February 16, 1986)

  • 'Summertime' from 'Porgy and Bess'; w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • Prelude No. 2 (Arr: J. Heifetz) w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Church of St Timothy, Toronto, February 15, 1985)

  • S.I. GLICK

Sonata for Cello and Piano "To Ofra" w. M. Dussek (Piano); (Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • E. GRANADOS

Spanish Dance No. 5; w. N. Kraft (Guitar) (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • Orientale (Spanish Dance No. 2); w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • J. HAYDN

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C, Hob. VIIb/1 w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (Massy Hall, Toronto, November 14, 1983)

  • Concerto for Cello and orchestra in D, Hob. VIIb/2

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (Massy Hall, Toronto, November 14, 1983)

  • A. HONEGGER

Trois Contrepoints No. 1: Prelude a 2 voix for Cello and Oboe w. S. Trubashnik (Oboe); (Toronto, 1988)

  • F. KREISLER

Liebesleid (Arr. J. Harnoy); w. M. Dussek (Piano) (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 15, 1985)

  • Liebesleid (Arr. J. Harnoy)

w. M. Dussek (Piano); (Tokyo June 13, 1990)

  • E. LALO

Concerto in D Minor for Cello and Orchestra w. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: A. DeAlmeda (Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Centre, Dorset, England, Jan. 16-17, 1995)

  • F. LISZT

Elegie for Cello and Piano (No. 1); w. M. Dussek (piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • Elegie for Cello and Piano (No. 1); w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Walter Hall, Toronto, August 25, 1985)

  • MARTINI

Plaisir d'Amour; w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, 1984)

  • J. MASSENET

Elegie w. M. Forrester (Alto); P. Parr (Piano) (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, 1984)

  • W.A. MOZART

Motet "Ave Verum Corpus" K. 618 (Arr. G. Golterman); w. M. Bloss (Organ) (Blessed Sacrement Church, Toronto, 1981)

  • Sonata for Cello and Bassoon K. 292

w. J. Mckay (Bassoon); (Toronto, February 1987)

  • J. MYSLIVECEK

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C major w. I Solisti Veneti; Claudio Scimone (Chiesa di San Francesco, Schio, Italy, June 6, 1991)

  • J. OFFENBACH

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in G w. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; E. Kunzel (Music Hall, Cincinnati, September 3, 1983)

  • Concerto Militaire in G major for Cello and Orchestra

w. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: A. DeAlmeda (Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Center, Dorset, England, Jan. 16-17, 1995)

  • Andante

w. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: A. DeAlmeda (Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Centre, Dorset, England, Jan. 16-17, 1995)

  • Introduction et Valse Melancolique

w. J. Arpin (Piano); (Toronto, 1988)

  • N. PAGANINI

Caprice Op. 1 No. 24 (Arr.L. Silva) (Solo Cello); (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • Grand Sonata in A; - Romanza

w. N. Kraft (Guitar) (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • A. PIATTI

Caprice Op. 25, No. 7 for Cello Solo (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 5, 1982)

  • Caprice Op. 25, No. 7 for Cello Solo

(Toronto, December 27, 1982)

  • D. POPPER

Dance of the elves Op. 39; w. H. Bowkun (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, Oct. 7, 1980)

  • Dance of the elves Op. 39; w. W. Aide (Piano)

(Carnegie Hall, New York, Dec.13, 1982)

  • Serenade Op. 54, No. 2; w. W. Aide (Piano)

(Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, July 5, 1982)

  • Hungarian Rhapsody Op. 69; w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Walter Hall, Toronto, Aug. 25, 1985)

  • Hungarian Rhapsody Op. 69

w. English Chamber Orchestra; R. Armstrong (Salisbury, England, Sept. 6, 1991)

  • S. PROKOFIEV

Sonata for Cello and Piano Op. 119; w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Volodimir Church, Thornhill, Toronto, Oct. 6, 1987)

  • N. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

Flight of the Bumble-Bee; w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, July 8, 1982)

  • Flight of the Bumble-Bee; w. C. Wilson (Piano)

(Toronto, Feb. 16, 1986)

  • Flight of the Bumble-Bee; w. M. Dussek (Piano)

(Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • Flight of the Bumble-Bee

w. The English Chamber Orchestra; R. Armstrong (Salisbury, England, Sept. 6, 1991)

  • C. SAINT-SAENS

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in a No. 1 Op. 33 w. Victoria Symphony Orchestra; P. Freeman (Centre Auditorium, Victoria, Dec. 15, 1984)

  • The Swan (From the "Carnival of the Animals)

w. M. Dussek (Piano) (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, Feb. 15, 1985)

  • The Swan (From the "Carnival of the Animals")

w. M. Dussek (Piano); (Walter Hall, Toronto, Aug. 25, 1985)

  • The Swan (From the "Carnival of the Animals")

w. M. Dussek (Piano); (Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • P. SARASATE

'Zapateado', Spanish Dance Op. 23 No. 2 w. H. Bowkun (Piano); (Walter Hall, Toronto, Oct. 7, 1980)

  • F. SCHUBERT

Sonata for Cello and Piano 'Arpeggione' D. 821 w. M. Dussek (Piano) (Volodimir Church, Thornhill, Toronto, Oct. 5, 1987)

  • Sonata for Cello and Piano 'Arpeggione', D. 821

w. M. Dussek (Piano); (Tokyo, June 13, 1990)

  • String Quintet in C, Op. 163

w. The Orford String Quartet (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, 1984)

  • H. STEVENS

5 Duos for two Cellos w. V. Orloff; (Toronto, 1988)

  • I. STRAVINSKY

Russian Maiden's Song w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 5, 1982)

  • P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY

Andante Cantabile for Cello and Orchestra w. London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras (Henry Wood Hall, London, Nov. 23, 1990)

  • Autumn Song Op. 37 a No. 10

w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McGrae Auditorium, Toronto, July 5, 1982)

  • Autumn Song Op.37 a No. 10

Arr. For Cello and Orchestra: J. Harnoy w. London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras (Henry Wood Hall, London, Nov. 23, 1990)

  • Autumn Song Op. 37 a No. 10

w. English Chamber Orchestra: R. Armstrong (Salisbury, England, Sept. 6, 1991)

  • Lensky's Aria from 'Eugene Onegin'

Arr. Cello and Orchestra: J. Harnoy w. London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras (EMI Studio 1, London, Nov. 25, 1990)

  • Nocturne Op. 19 No. 4

w. H. Bowkun (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, Oct.7, 1980)

  • Nocturne for Cello and Orchestra Op. 19 No. 4

w. London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras (Henry Wood Hall, London, Nov.23, 1991)

  • "None but the Lonely Heart"

w. Plácido Domingo The Philharmonic Orchestra: Randell Bohr (Tooting, June 28, 1993)

  • Pezzo Capricciozo for Cello and Orchestra Op. 62

w. London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras (Henry Wood Hall, London, Nov. 23, 1991)

  • Rococo Variations for Cello and Orchestra Op. 33

w. Victoria Symphony Orchestra: P. Freemen (Centre Auditorium, Victoria, Dec.16, 1984)

  • Rococo Variations for Cello and Orchestra Op.33

w. London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras (Henry Wood Hall, London, Dec. 31, 1990)

  • Serenade Melancolique Op. 26

Arr. For Cello and Orchestra: J. Harnoy w. London Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras (Henry Wood Hall, London, Nov. 23, 1991)

  • Valse Sentimentale Op. 51, No. 6

w. Michael Dussek (Piano) (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 15, 1991)

  • Valse Sentimentale Op. 51, No. 6

w. Michael Dussek (Piano) (Walter Hall, Toronto, August, 1985)

  • Valse Sentimentale Op. 51, No. 6 Arr. Cello & Orchestra

Arr. For Cello & Orch: J. Harnoy w. London Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Charles Mackerras (Henry Wood Hall, London, 1990)

  • G.P. TELEMANN

Canonic Sonata No. 1 in D major: - Adagiow. P. Brodie (Saxophone) (Toronto, February 16, 1986)

  • S. TSINTSADZE

'Chonguri' for Cello solo (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 5, 1982)

  • H. VILLA-LOBOS

Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5; w. N. Kraft (Guitar) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1983)

  • Modinha; w. N. Kraft (Guitar)

(Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 1982)

  • J.B. VIOTTI

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C major w. I solisti Veneti; Claudio Scimone (Chiesa di San Francesco, Schio, Italy, June 7, 1991)

  • T.A. VITALI

Chaconne in g; w.M. Bloss (Organ) (Blessed Sacrament Church, Toronto, 1981)

  • A. VIVALDI

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C, RV .399 W. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, April 7, 1987)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in c, RV. 401

w. Toronto chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, April 7, 1987)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in c. RV. 402

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 15, 1989)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D RV. 403

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 15, 1989)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D RV .404

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. George Church, Toronto, July 23, 1992)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in d RV. 405

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, April 6, 1987)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in d RV. 406

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 16, 1989)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in d RV .407

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. George Church, Toronto, July 23, 1992)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E-Flat RV 408

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; R. Stamp (St. Martin in the Fields Church, Toronto, Feb 4-6, 1994)

  • Concerto for Cello, Bassoon and Orchestra

in e, RV .409 W. J. McKay (Bassoon) Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, April 7, 1987)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in F RV .411

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. George Church, Toronto, July 24, 1992)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in F RV .412

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 16, 1989)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in G RV .413

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; R. Stamp (St. Martin in the Fields Church, Toronto, Feb 4-6, 1994)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in G RV .414

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 16, 1989)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in G-Minor RV .416

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; R. Stamp (St. Martin in the Fields Church, Toronto, Feb. 4-6, 1994)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in g RV .417

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 16, 1989)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A-Minor RV .418

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; R. Stamp (St. Martin in the Fields Church, Toronto, Feb. 4-6, 1994)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A-Minor RV .419

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; R. Stamp (St. Martin in the Fields Church, Toronto, Feb. 4-6, 1994)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D RV .420

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robison (St. George Church, Toronto, July 25, 1992)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in a RV .422

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 15, 1989)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in Bb RV .423

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, April 6, 1987)

  • Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in b RV .424

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, May 15, 1989)

  • Concerto Movement for Cello and Orchestra

w. Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, April 6, 1987)

  • Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in F, RV .544

w. Igor Oistrakh (Violin) Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 6, 1992)

  • Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in A, RV .546

w. Igor Oistrakh (Violin) Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 7, 1992)

  • Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in Bb, RV 547

w. Igor Oistrakh (Violin) Toronto Chamber Orchestra; P. Robinson (St. Timothy Church, Toronto, February 8, 1992)

  • 6 Sonatas Op. 14 for Cello and Continuo

w. C. Tilney (Harpsichord, Organ) and M. Tetel (Cello continuo) (Simpson Ave. Church, Toronto, September 29 - October 2, 1990)

  • L. ZUCKERT

N'ilah; w. W. Aide (Piano) (Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, July 8, 1982)

  • Pieza Melancolica; w. P. Parr

(Walter Hall, Toronto, 1985)

Awards

  • winner of a number of major Canadian competitions
  • 1982 Concert Artists Guild award in New York
  • 1983 Young Musician of the Year by Musical America Magazine
  • 1986-97 Juno for Best Classical Album (Schubert Quintet in C)
  • 1988 Juno for Best Classical Album (Schubert Arpeggione Sonata)
  • 1990 Juno for Instrumental Artist of the Year
  • 1992 Juno for Instrumental Artist of the Year
  • 1993 Juno for Instrumental Artist of the Year
  • 1990, 1992, 1993 Juno Awards for Instrumental Artist of the Year
  • 1988 Grand Prix du Disque
  • several “Best of the Year” and “Critic’s Choice” awards for her recordings from Gramophone magazine, High Fidelity magazine and Ovation magazine.
  • in 1995 she was made a Member of the Order of Canada

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