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Glass Music Links |
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Elemental Design Unique Mallet Percussion Jim Doble builds a variety of glass instruments including the Glass Xylophone, Aquarion and Fountain. |
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The Franklin Institute Benjamin Franklin’s Glass Armonica is on display at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin and his Glass Armonica. |
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G. Finkenbeiner, Inc. Gerhard Finkenbeiner built the prototype for the modern Glass Armonica in 1982. His company has been manufacturing Glass Armonicas since. |
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Glass Music International Non-profit organization whose purpose is the promotion of glass music around the world. Members include musicians, composers, teachers, scientists, historians, librarians, glass blowers, and instrument manufacturers. |
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Peter Bennett—Glass Harp Concert glass harpist and street entertainer, Peter Bennett travels the world introducing audiences to the history, lore, and physics of glass music. Peter is an award-winning pursed-lip whistler and also performs on hurdy-gurdy. |
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Brien Engel—Glass Harp Concert glass harpist, Brien Engel performs on a Glass Harp comprised of 50 glasses. His instru- ment is one of the largest in the world and it has an unusually extensive range for an instrument of its type. Brien also performs on guitar and mbira. |
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Cecilia Brauer—Glass Armonica Cecilia performs on an instrument built by G. Finkenbeiner, Inc. Her lecture/demonstration programs on the Glass Armonica include “Ben Franklin and the Armonica” among other educational programs. |
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Yatri—Glass Armonica Yatri performs on an instrument built by G. Finkenbeiner, Inc. Her original improvisations on the Glass Armonica provide music for massage and inner peace, among other health benefits. |
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William Zeitler—Glass Armonica William performs on an instrument built by G. Finkenbeiner, Inc. He performs many of his own compositions and is also an accomplished pianist. His instrument motor has been adapted to use solar power as required. |
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Carolinn Skylar—Glass Armonica Carolinn performs on an instrument built by G. Finkenbeiner, Inc. She gives historic portrayals of the blind 18th century virtuoso Marianne Kirchgessner. |