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Ramsay's Merkin Hall Performance Shines Amidst Snowstorm

2/28/2026

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Parker Ramsay performed at Merkin Hall, showcasing both harp and harpsichord.
The program paired 17th-century works by Sweelinck and Buxtehude with Miranda Cuckson and Jay Campbell.
A snowstorm canceled the premiere of Christopher Trapani's Luci Bizantine.
Georg Friedrich Haas's Annäherung became the concert's highlight, as Ramsay and Cuckson moved around the stage in a rhythmic dialogue.
The performance emphasized the unique qualities of each instrument and the performers' versatility.

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Story summary

Parker Ramsay performed at Merkin Hall, showcasing both harp and harpsichord.
The program paired 17th-century works by Sweelinck and Buxtehude with Miranda Cuckson and Jay Campbell.
A snowstorm canceled the premiere of Christopher Trapani's Luci Bizantine.
Georg Friedrich Haas's Annäherung became the concert's highlight, as Ramsay and Cuckson moved around the stage in a rhythmic dialogue.
The performance emphasized the unique qualities of each instrument and the performers' versatility.