Mia Theodoratus

Harp Circle Sun Feb. 21st at Swing the Tea Pot in Floral Park

mia — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:13 +0000

This is the third meet up at Swing the Tea Pot!

I am pleased that the Old Maids in the Garret will be playing a couple of tunes for us. Also, let’s do a couple of rounds of Sally Gardens, Chanter (to improvise with!) and maybe another tune? Any suggestions of a favorite?

Swing the Teapot is on the Train – Hempstead – Penn Station – Direction: Hempstead line of the Long Island Railroad. It is about a 3 minute walk from the station.

Swing the Teapot
6 Verbena Ave
Floral Park, NY

Erin Hill and Russell Brown work She Moves Through the Faire!

Another Hanuman Sextet Review

mia — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:56:52 +0000

Hi!

Another great review has appeared for the Hanuman Sextet in the Improvisor!

http://www.the-improvisor.com/New%20REVIEWS/2009/Richard%20DEC%2009/9%20Meals%20from%20Anarchy.html

Swing the Teapot with Mia and Erin Sun Jan 17th, 2010

mia — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:47:53 +0000

Every first and third Sunday I will be at Swing the Teapot, 6 Verbena Ave, Floral Park , NY 11001 playing a set of Irish tunes and inviting harpist to either play some tunes or join me. This Sunday is going to be amazing because Erin Hill is joining me! We start at around 4 and play until around 6. Been working on getting She Moves Through the Faire into a groove and have a new march!

Laughing with Janet

Chaos and Candy-Unholy Night Dec 18 & 19, 2009 Abron Arts Center

mia — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:22:50 +0000

I will again join the house band for this years Chaos and Candy! I will be playing a wicked solo with puppets!

Adam & Mia at the Audience Convention

mia — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:47 +0000

Artists and nerds are two of my fav kinds of people! This event promises to be fantastic and is organized by 1938media.com which is a wonderfully funny site that does commentary on all things tech, social media and just how silly people become when they are too serious.

The venue is stunning! It is a turn of the century theater in the Millennium Broadway Hotel on Broadway in NYC. The guy who built it died on the Titanic. Besides, after this it is rumored that the Hudson Theater will become part of the Le Cirque franchise. Be there and enjoy!

Use the coupon code TECHCRUNCH on your ticket.
http://audienceconf.com/index.php

photo by Lyndsey Welgos

Westerleigh Folk Festival Sept 26, 3pm Staten Island, NY

mia — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:32:31 +0000

I will be playing a short set at the Westerleigh Folk Festival! A great line up in a totally beautiful park. I have two new Irish style compositions and will probably grab a uke player or two to help me sing about monkeys.

Here is the official blurb-

The 2nd Annual Westerleigh Folk Festival is a free ,all day music and art event that takes place in beautiful Westerleigh Park, Staten Island. The festival will be held on Saturday , Sept 26th from 11:30 am till 7:00pm. Among some of the musical acts appearing are Karlus Trapp, Queen Tipsy, Joan Caddell & The Midnight Choir,Jim Indell , Mia Theodaratus,Morty Jacobi with Stan Jay, Norm Pederson ,Bob Conroy & Friends ,Two of Us and The Staten Island Pipes & Drums.
Children’s activities such as face painting and horseshoe toss will be provided. Refreshments will be available. Park seating is limited so bring a chair or blanket.
Westerleigh Park is located at the corners of Neal Dow, Maine, Willard and Springfield Aves. near Jewett Ave. Street parking is available. The park is handicap accessible.
The Festival is made possible in part by sponsorship from Victory State Bank & COAHSI

harp, flowers and a field

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Alternative Harps in Concert with Brandee, Mia and Riza August 27, 2009

mia — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:10:42 +0000

Theatre 80 St. Marks
80 St. Marks Place (at 1st Avenue)
New York, NY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009
8:00 p.m.
$15
A unique blend of improvised and composed music will be showcased by harpists Brandee Younger, Mia Theodoratus and Riza Hequibal on August 27 at Theater 80 St. Marks. The chic trio announced today that they will demonstrate their talents fusing jazz, classical and world music.

These compelling harpists consist of Younger, a soulfully buoyant personality who has been featured in many avant garde settings through her work with jazz masters including Ravi Coltrane, Charlie Haden and Jack Dejohnette; Theodoratus, a veteran of the NYC underground jazz and rock scene is part of Dueling Harps with Ann Magnuson, her duo Adam & Mia and is part of the Hanuman Sextet; and Ms. Hequibal, an interpretive soloist known for her brilliant work with trumpeter Marcus Printup of the Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra, is redefining the jazz standard and ballad on harp.

Nymph- for harp and dance from harpgrrl on Vimeo.



Celtic Harp Master Class and Performance with Patrick Ball and Mia Theodoratus Nov 22, 2009
mia — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:51:06 +0000
Celtic Harp Master Class and Performance

with Patrick Ball and Mia Theodoratus
Sunday, November 22
Master Class: 2:00pm to 5:30pm
Concert: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Delve into the captivating music of Turlough O’Carolan, the 17th-18th century harpist and composer, while exploring the various ways to arrange his pieces to bring out the beauty and lyricism of his compositions. The IAC Master Class and Performance series brings the best Irish musicians into the classroom. Performance tickets also sold separately.
Master class: General Sale $45 / $40 members, students, seniors (includes concert admission)
Concert only:  General Sale $18 / $15 members, students, seniors
IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday. 



ADAM & MIA with OUR LADY J
mia — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:57:19 +0000
Theatre 80 St. Marks

80 St. Marks Place (at 1st Avenue)

New York, NY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009

8:00 p.m.

$15
ADAM & MIA, being myself and the harpist Mia Theodoratus, present an updated version of our show “Ravens & Roses.” The material ranges from Kraftwerk and Syd Barrett to English folk tunes and the Baroque art songs of Henry Purcell. With new original music.
Sharing the bill is singer and composer Our Lady J (featured in C&C6: Chicken in the Snow) performing with her full band.



How a pedal harp works or how an Archaic Obsolete instrument survives in a world obsessed with new technology and innovation.
mia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:29:03 +0000



About to put on the Harpsicle to play an Irish Reel

Yes, The Harp came from Egypt, not Greece or Ireland


Ever wonder exactly how the magic inside a pedal harp works?  Find out on July 10 at I am giving a talk/performance at Nerd Nite NYC

Galapagos Art Space DUMBO

16 Main Street in DUMBO Brooklyn (F train to York St. or A/C train to High St.)

Friday July 10, 2009
http://nerdnite.com/2009/06/15/nerd-nite-nyc-july/
Harpo Marx and Mr. Dali





how a pedal harp works, Nerd Nite NYC July 10  Galapogos from harpgrrl on Vimeo.