GRAMMY Award-winning composer Michael Daugherty’s Harp of Ages pays homage to the illustrious history and enduring beauty of the harp, an instrument that has enchanted listeners from ancient civilizations to the modern era. Divided into seven movements, the concerto evokes genres and memorable figures associated with the harp, from the poetic lyre of Sappho in classical Greece, to the wild glissandos of Harpo Marx in 1930s Hollywood, and the jazz harp of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane in 1950s Detroit. Through intricate orchestrations and evocative melodies, Harp of Ages showcases Daugherty’s unique ability to blend tradition with innovation, creating a work that is both timeless and contemporary. Under the brilliant baton of conductor Andrew Litton, the renowned Colorado Symphony is joined by their principal harpist Courtney Hershey Bress, who breathes life into every note with extraordinary sensitivity and virtuosity.