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Ofra Harnoy has established herself as one of the greatest cellists on the world’s concert stage. 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 with William Pleeth, Vladimir Orloff, Mstislav Rostropovich and participated in master classes with Janos Starker, Pierre Fournier, & Jacqueline du Pré. She has given concerts on five continents and has played at the request of Prince Charles, President Bill Clinton, three Canadian Prime Ministers, & several times for the Imperial Japanese family.
Ms. Harnoy has recorded more than 40 solo albums and commands a vast repertoire. Among her many recording and live performance collaborations are: Placido Domingo, Sting, Sir Charles Mackerras, Loreena McKennitt, Colin Tilney, Igor Oistrakh, Jesse Cook, Cyprien Katsaris, Claudio Scimone, Charles Dutoit, Jeffrey Tait, Anton Kuerti, & Emmy Verhey.
Ofra Harnoy is a gifted interpreter who wins critical raves for her performances all over the world. She has toured extensively in Europe, the Far East, Australia, & the Americas, and has performed with many of the top orchestras and most noteworthy conductors of our time. Her recording catalog spans many musical styles and genres. She has won many awards and distinctions for her recordings, including 5 JUNO Awards, the Grand Prix du Disque, & Critics Choice Awards from a number of international magazines. Ofra Harnoy was once named by Maclean’s Magazine as one of the 12 Canadian’s in all fields who bring most credit to their country.
In 2019, Ms. Harnoy married musician and producer, Mike Herriott, with whom she now collaborates for live performances & recordings.
www.ofraharnoy.ca


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