Press
Richard Scheinin, San Jose Mercury News
“…an exceptional soloist, harpist Anna Maria Mendieta, was even more impressive. 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. The interwoven sound of Mendieta and the orchestra was luminous…” – Richard Scheinin, San […]
San Jose Mercury News Review
“Elegant and dreamy…” “Impressive… an exceptional soloist… A charismatic player…“ – San Jose Mercury News Review
CD Review Magazine
“Harp at its best … an extremely talented woman … Ms. Mendieta’s flawless execution… is outstanding!” – CD Review Magazine
Palo Alto Times
“Delightful, great flair … a true artist.” (Harl McDonald’s Harp Concerto “Suite from Childhood”) – Palo Alto Times
Albums
Tango Del Cielo – New Release!
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Artist
Anna Maria Mendieta
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Genre
Tango
Tango Del Cielo! – An album of Argentine Tango & Spanish music for the Harp with a lush orchestral backdrop recorded at Skywalker Sound in Northern California. The project gives special focus to the music of Astor Piazzolla as we approach the 100th Anniversary of his birth in 2021. Special arrangements were created for Anna Maria by an all-star list of composers and personal friends of Piazzolla including multi Grammy Award winner & Oscar nominee Jorge Calandrelli and multi Grammy Award winner Pablo Ziegler. An original composition and other arrangements are by multi Grammy nominee Jeremy Cohen of Quartet San Francisco, winner of the International Tango Competition and co-producer for the album. Music includes: Libertango, Jalousie, La Cumparsita, Asturias, Malagueña, Oblivion and others.
Broadway – Center Stage
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Artist
Anna Maria Mendieta
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Genre
Broadway showtunes
A full, lush orchestra accompanies Anna Maria in this well received, “listener’s choice” album, remembering the greatest Broadway musicals of our time. Inspiring arrangements from the Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable’s, West Side Story, Porgy and Bess, among others are presented in an elegant and classical setting.
Enchanted Christmas
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Artist
Anna Maria Mendieta
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Genre
Christmas, Classical
The critically acclaimed debut album introducing Anna Maria’s fresh and innovative style sparkles and shimmers with a tasteful blend of the classic and contemporary, solo and ensemble. Sumptuous strings, haunting woodwinds, and light percussive effects add angelic soundscapes to compliment the harp arrangements. During the first year of it’s release, this dazzling album quickly became a best seller across the county, including the top selling item nation wide for “The Nature Company.”
Tota Pulchra ‘All Fair’
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Artist
Liliane Cromer & Anna Maria Mendieta
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Genre
Sacred, Classical, Acoustic
Celebrating Mary For 1700 Years
Tota Pulchra, meaning “All Fair” in Latin, were the famous words of Saint Pope John-Paul II referring to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This Harp & Voice album soothes the soul and uplifts the spirit with sacred and classical treasures from countries around the world honoring Mary with music dating back as early as the 4th Century to the present with contemporary classical compositions. Vocalists and Choirs are joined with harp as the main accompaniment and common thread throughout the album. Some tracks also include piano, cello and percussion. Several tracks feature the harp in its purist form with beautiful solo renditions.
Voice & Choir , Harp and Instrumental Ensemble.
Also Featuring Vocalists: Frances Peterson (Slumber Song, The Virgin’s Slumber Song), Elizabeth Campisi (Schubert’s Ave Maria), Dana Couey (Mary Did You Know)
An Acoustic Christmas
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Artist
Anna Maria Mendieta
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Genre
Christmas, Acoustic
This lively ensemble album features some of Sugo’s most popular artists joining Anna Maria with a unique collection of instruments to take you on “an uplifting, spirited journey”.
Instruments include harp, guitar, piano, violin, flutes, hammered dulcimer, and percussion.
Serenity – Songs of Peace and Enlightenment
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Artist
Various Instrumental Artists
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Genre
Acoustic, Meditation, Relaxation
From the National Geographic Society’s “Around the World” Series, this album was produced in response to 9/11 to promote peace and healing through an array of musical meditative expressions representing many different countries from around the globe. Anna Maria Mendieta soothes the soul with a beautiful Spanish lullaby in her rendition of “Vals Muy Lento” by Enrique Granados.
