Emily Sanzaro

Emily is an innovativecontemporary harpist, vocalist, violinist & electronic loop artist based in Launceston, Tasmania.

Emily specialises in creating original compositions, contemporary covers, and experimental improvisations. She enjoys playing a wide range of musical genres on the harp, harnessing the versatility of the instrument. Emily relishes any opportunity to depart from the type of music audiences expect to hear from a harp. Emily combines harp, vocals, violin, percussion and pedal effects into her solo performance creating a complex, multi-layered sound.

Emily is a versatile performer, with experience in numerous solo and collaborative performance contexts within Tasmania and beyond. Emily released her debut solo album of original music ‘AWAKEN’ in 2021 with 5 sold out performances at MONA FOMA 2022, performed for TEDxHobart in 2022 and has recently completed a 6 week solo residency at MONA.

Emily is also a visual artist and registered Occupational Therapist in her spare time.

Photo by Jane Austen.

Emily will be playing at A Spark in the Dark on Friday the 2nd of August.