Kirsten Agresta

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KIRSTEN AGRESTA COPELY has charmed audiences internationally since she began study of the harp at the age of five. By the time she was fourteen, she was soloist on a full tour of the British Isles and has since performed extensively throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Israel, Japan, and the South Pacific. Known for her passionate performances and versatility, Kirsten commands a wide range of genres from classical to hip hop. She has been awarded top national and international prizes and honors, including the Bronze Medal in the prestigious 1989 USA International Harp Competition. Kirsten debuted as concerto soloist at Lincoln Center (Avery Fisher Hall) and Carnegie Hall, where she has also performed numerous solo recitals. Following a feature in People Magazine, she was presented on segments of NBC, CBS, and ABC-TV and later made appearances on MTV, "Saturday Night Live,""Late Night with David Letterman", and the "Today Show". In Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and the outdoor concert venues of Live8 and Lollapalooza, Kirsten has played alongside and worked with artists such as: Enya, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyoncé, John Legend, The Roots, and Amy Lee of Evanescence. She is featured on Erykah Badu's latest album, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh and can be heard on the soundtrack to Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, with the Jonas Brothers. Kirsten has also had the honor of privately performing for notable

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Dream World

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New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh

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