Ascendent / Light (Live Harp Performance) | Chiara Zaccaria | TEDxSan Giovanni in Persiceto
In this captivating TEDx performance, harpist Chiara Zaccaria brings forth the ethereal essence of her composition “Ascendent / Light.” With a delicate blend of artistry and emotion, Zaccaria invites the audience into a transcendent journey through sound. Each note resonates deeply, evoking feelings of hope and introspection.
The live performance showcases Zaccaria’s remarkable technique and passion, transforming classical elements into a modern interpretation. As the harp strings vibrate, the atmosphere shifts, creating a serene space for contemplation and connection.
Zaccaria emphasizes the power of music to uplift and heal, illustrating how art transcends barriers and speaks to the universal human experience. This enchanting session not only highlights her musical prowess but also serves as a reminder of the importance of creative expression in a fast-paced world. Join Chiara Zaccaria in this exploration of light and ascendance through the harmonious language of the harp.
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Zaccaria takes us on an intimate and essential sonic journey through the harp, performing two original compositions, Ascendent and Light. Her performance is not only music, but an immersive experience in which sound becomes emotional and narrative space.
Through the strings of the harp, Zaccaria explores contrast and harmony, movement and suspension, offering the audience a moment of deep and contemplative listening, in perfect resonance with the theme AD-AGIO: the rhythm we choose, not the one imposed on us by the world. Born and raised in the province of Turin and classically trained as a harpist, she moved to Bologna in 2011, where she first encountered electronic music and synthetic soundscapes.
She collaborates with various Bologna-based musicians, performing at local venues and national festivals (including DIG in Modena, Mammut Jazz Festival, and Convergenze at Sexto ‘nplugged). Notably, she opened for Murcof during the 16th edition of the Robot Festival with a live performance at the archaeological park of the Etruscan Museum of Marzabotto.
As a sound artist, she also creates soundtracks for video art, characterised by ambient electronic soundscapes. In 2024, she released the track “The Storm Goes Away Behind Us” under the Bologna-based label Antinational Noise. On May 23, 2025, her debut solo album for harp and electronics, titled “Controluce”, was released by Luminance Records. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Ascendent / Light (Live Harp Performance) | Chiara Zaccaria | TEDxSan Giovanni in Persiceto” was uploaded on 05/18/2026 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks