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"A charismatic player, she ranged through her instrument: exquisite, finger-flicked dustings up and across the strings; or guitar-like strums, crisp and percussive; or rich-blooded low notes or brilliant high ones." – Sacramento Bee |
“The Concierto Serenata is one of my favorite Rodrigo works, and you are one of my father’s most enthusiastic interpreters. I am delighted to be one of your fans.” “One of the finest harpists I have ever worked with. When you have a musician of this caliber in an orchestra it is only right to bring her out in front...” “Harpist Anna Maria Mendieta performed the challenging piece (Rodrigo’s Concierto Serenata) superbly.” “Harp at it’s best ... an extremely talented woman ... “Delightful, great flare … a true artist.” “Elegant and Dreamy” “A concerto performance premiere...performed with a fine solo contribution by harpist Anna Maria Mendieta.” “What Anna Maria is doing with the harp and tango is fantastic...the audience loves it!" ” “Brilliant, expressive, engaging, entertaining...Fantastic!” (Tango) "You're the only harpist who makes me turn around to hear and watch you play!" "My favorite harpist!" "The American Harp Society's big conference was an incredible experience...an opportunity to hear the world's best harpists...let me mention one enchantingly wonderful group, Anna Maria Mendieta and her ensemble. While the music was fantastic, a complete surprise was when the dancer extended a hand to harpist Anna Maria and she accepted. Wow, the music went on, the dance went on, then he escorted her back to the harp for the finish. I was glad I hadn't skipped that concert." "...there was a
[Piazzolla] tango on the harp by Anna Maria Mendieta.
After listening to her solo, I decided that the harp
is one of the best suited instruments for tango."
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