Ofra Harnoy
Official page for cellist Ofra Harnoy Ofra Harnoy has established herself as one of the great cellists on the world’s concert stage. Ms.
She is one of Canada’s most celebrated personalities and is a Member of the Order of Canada. By joining the international artists roster of RCA Victor Red Seal in 1987, Ms. Harnoy became the first Canadian classical instrumental soloist since Glen Gould to gain an exclusive worldwide contract with a major record label. Ofra Harnoy was born in Israel and immigrated to Canada at age 6. She studied w
11/10/2024
G'Mar Chatima Tova as we reflect inward and guide our thoughts toward hope for a more peaceful world.
Kol Nidrei , Ofra Harnoy - Cello, London Philharmonic Orchestra - Sir Charles Mackerras
29/05/2024
Stratford is so beautiful in the summer!! See you there!
Ofra Harnoy with Mike Herriott - A Classical Afternoon – Stratford Summer Music Ofra Harnoy has established herself as one of the greatest cellists on the world’s concert stage. She is one of Canada’s... Read more »
08/12/2023
What a joy to chat with Amy Bishop of WRR 101 (Dallas, TX) this afternoon about the Elgar recording (Sony Masterworks Sony Classical), recording at Abbey Road Studios, a little bit about our new project “Portrait”, and more.
Check in with WRR 101 for details on broadcast and streaming of the interview!
30/11/2023
My beloved Postiglione cello, with which I toured for many years and recorded over 40 albums. I have since moved to a different instrument that I have been performing and recording with in more recent years and I felt that this beautiful Italian cello needs to be played. I look forward to learning about its future journey!
Tune in to CBC Radio 2 on Saturday (Oct 21) at 10am to noon for my "This Is My Music" program when we listen to some of the music that has influenced and filled my life.
I'm excited to share this music with you, as well as a little snippet of my recording of the Elgar Cello Concerto, just released on Sony Masterworks Sony Classical
Since we are no able to post links to news organizations in Canada, look up "This Is My Music" on CBC/Radio-Canada - you can hear it live tomorrow or stream it online anytime you like!
20/10/2023
Tune in to CBC Music Radio 2 this Saturday at 10am to noon for my “This Is My Music” program with some new additions to the list!
Listen and your own convenience with “listen on-demand” at https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-382
Thanks for tuning in!!
This Is My Music with Tom Allen | Live Radio | CBC Listen Each week, This Is My Music is hosted by one of Canada's foremost international classical artists. The host selects a program of mainly classical music and presents it in a lively, engaging manner, enriched with personal anecdotes and insights.
20/10/2023
Tune in to CBC Music Radio 2 this Saturday morning from 10am to noon to hear a rebroadcast of my “This Is My Music” program with some new additions to the list!
You can live stream the show at https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio
Also available, so you can listen anytime you like, through online streaming at https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-382-this-is-my-music
Thanks for tuning in!!!
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For Your GRAMMY® Consideration
11/10/2023
To the voting membership of The Recording Academy:
"Portrait" by Ofra Harnoy & Mike Herriott is on the Grammy® submissions ballot in the category of
Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance.
All tracks on the album can be listened to here:
https://s.disco.ac/baxigczrpruu
All tracks are available via streaming (stereo and Dolby Atmos®) here:
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We are very proud of this project which, while at times sounds like a full orchestra and other times features a simple duo, is created entirely by just these two musicians, playing real acoustic instruments using multi-tracking techniques.
Visit our online store to get your personally signed copy of “Portrait”.
In CD format as well as Vinyl!!! Pre-order the vinyl today - copies coming available this week!!
https://www.ofraharnoy.ca/shop
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24/09/2023
On Yom Kippur, I wish everyone Gmar Chatima Tovah.
Kol Nidrei , Ofra Harnoy - Cello, London Philharmonic Orchestra - Sir Charles Mackerras
I’m so glad we were able to get to London this past weekend to celebrate the release of this recording that I have wanted to share for so many years.
Sony Masterworks Abbey Road Studios Ron Searles Red Maple Studio Mike Herriott Denise Grant Photography
06/09/2023
Musical Collaborators Ofra Harnoy & Mike Herriott Talk Love and Music | Classical Conversations Married couple and musical collaborators Ofra Harnoy & Mike Herriott talk with Mary Claire Murphy about their lives and careers, their relationship both prof...
03/09/2023
It Ain't Necessarily So Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott "It Ain't Necessarily So" (G. Gershwin, arr. Mike Herriott). From the album "Portrait" by Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott. The popular song from Porgy and Bess...
When cellist Ofra Harnoy entered London’s venerable Abbey Road Studios in 1996 to record Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85, she never imagined she would have to wait 27 years for the recording’s release – at last, set for release on September 15 via Sony Classical and available for preorder now. The piece “II. Lento - Allegro molto” is out today! https://ofraharnoy.lnk.to/elgarlalocelloconcertos
The new album also includes a reissue of Harnoy’s recording of the Cello Concerto in D Minor by the French composer Edouard Lalo, made in 1995 with the late Antonio de Almeida conducting the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
16/04/2023
We are so excited to share this brand new video with you!!
This features our performance of "It Ain't Necessarily So" from our new album, "Portrait".
Join us in a smoky, dark speakeasy where intrigue, romance, love, and loss come and go, to the music of Gershwin's popular song from "Porgy and Bess".
It Ain't Necessarily So Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott "It Ain't Necessarily So" (G. Gershwin, arr. Mike Herriott). From the album "Portrait" by Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott. The popular song from Porgy and Bess...
08/04/2023
April 16th!! New video coming and a local CD signing event at Fred’s Records! Watch the promo for more details!
It Ain't Necessarily So PROMO Short promo video for new "It Ain't Necessarily So" video, release date April 16th, 2023
07/04/2023
and Partners in marriage, love, life, and music. New video coming out on April 16th! Stay tuned!! .council .arts.council .nl
23/03/2023
Mike Herriott Ron Searles Vivian Reiss Denise Grant Photography
Always a thrill to take delivery of the physical CD! Just arrived at our hotel - CDs of “Portrait”. They will be available at select retail outlets and via www.ofraharnoy.com - Get your signed copies!! .council .arts.council .nl
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