Internationally Renowned harpist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz November 19, 2011

Lakewood Cultural Center presents

Critically Acclaimed South American Harpist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

Culminating a weeklong workshop in the community, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz takes the stage as part of the Lakewood Cultural Center presents series with his exciting rhythms of South America. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 19 in the intimate 316-seat theater at 470 S. Allison Parkway at Wadsworth Boulevard and Alameda Avenue. Adult tickets are $18 and are available by calling 303-987-7845, goingonline at www.Lakewood.org or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. Senior, student, child and group discounts available. Free parking on-site.

Internationally renowned harpist, composer and educator Ortiz performs on the Paraguayan harp, sharing his love of the varied music of the Southern Hemisphere. With a multicultural repertoire that covers folk, classical and popular music from many countries, as well as his original compositions, he has performed for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

In 2007, Ortiz was invited to compose a piece to be premiered on July 22, 2008, during the Tenth World Harp Congress in Amsterdam. Originally composed for four harps or harp ensemble, the piece was performed by 232 harpists, breaking the Guinness World Record of the largest harp ensemble to date.

He has recorded over 40 albums and is the winner of a Gold Record in South America. He has lectured on a variety of subjects at universities, colleges and schools, is the author of several harp music books and articles. His compositions have been performed and recorded by classical and folk harpists in many countries, including his “Venezolana for Five Pedal Harps,” a favorite of harp ensembles around the world. Additional information about him can be found at www.alfredo-rolando-ortiz.com.

His weeklong workshop known as a residency, including this performance, is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 2011-2012 Lakewood Cultural Center Presents season is generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), with appreciation to the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Colorado Creative Industries, to promote, support and expand the creative industries that drive Colorado’s economy, Sheraton Denver West and The Denver Post Community, improving and enriching the lives of those in our community.