Emily Granger Album Launch

In a world that rarely slows down, A Thing Of Beauty is an invitation to pause.

American-born, Australian-based harpist Emily Granger is one of the country’s most compelling musical voices. Hailed by ABC Classic as a ‘queen of contemporary classical performance,’ her recordings have been praised as ‘beautiful’ (BBC Music Magazine). Performing her latest album, A Thing Of Beauty, Emily marks a return to what matters most in times like these – simplicity, stillness, and unapologetic beauty.

Bringing together music by Australian women composers, including two new commissions and a collection of deeply personal transcriptions, the program traces a path through vulnerability and authenticity. From gentle lullabies to journeys through vivid landscapes, Emily’s warmth as a performer creates an immediate and lasting connection with listeners. Sharing the poetry and stories behind the music, she crafts an intimate concert experience that speaks directly to the heart.

With a commitment to championing women’s work, from composition to visual design, A Thing Of Beauty is a celebration of artistry and an invitation to find calm in a complex and unpredictable world.

Praise for Emily Granger

'Brilliantly virtuosic.' – ABC Classic

'Beautiful.' – BBC Music Magazine

'Intoxicatingly beautiful.' – The Australian

'10/10' – Harp Column

'★★★★★' – Limelight

Tickets

Standard $45 ($40 Concession)

Please note, seating in the Primrose Potter Salon is General Admission.

A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.

About the Artist

Emily Granger harp

A passionate advocate for living composers, Emily Granger has commissioned and premiered more than 85 new works for harp, with a particular focus on Australian women composers. This commitment is at the heart of everything she does — on stage, in the recording studio, and in the teaching studio.

Emily performs on the world's great stages, from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to the Sydney Opera House, and is a founding member of Quartet X and the Chicago Harp Quartet, and a core member of Ensemble Q. She was appointed Principal Harp of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2023 and serves on faculty at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, University of Queensland.

A 2025 ABC Classic Performer of the Week, 2025 Limelight Artist of the Year finalist, 2023 Freedman Fellowship finalist, and 2021 Art Music Award finalist, Emily is represented by Tier 1 Arts.