In a rare U.S. performance, the Museum is proud to welcome renowned French harpist, Isabelle Moretti. Moretti's solo repertoire extends from the music of the eighteenth century and the first sonatas for pedal harp, to the most complex contemporary world premieres, which she frequently programs in her recitals. In this intimate solo concert, Moretti takes her audience on a journey to experience her colorful world of the pedal harp.

Isabelle Moretti is one of the most appealing figures both among harpists and in the musical world today. Bright, enthusiastic and with real temperament, she imbues her instrument with inimitable style, generosity, sincerity and nobility.

Crowned with prizes at international harp competitions in Geneva, Munich and Israel, Isabelle Moretti is invited to the greatest concert halls all over the world. She appears with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (most recently under the baton of Sir Neville Marriner), the National Orchestra of Lyon, the Paris Orchestral Ensemble, the German Chamber Orchestra Bremen, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, the Orquestra de Córdoba, the Spanish Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Many works have been dedicated to Isabelle. In 2006 she gave the world premieres of Philippe Hersant's Harp Concerto at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées in Paris, as well as Michèle Reverdy's Harp Concerto with the l'Orchestre National de Lille. Isabelle Moretti's discography, as rich as it is varied, has enjoyed great media success: the Victoire de la Musique, Grand Prix de la Nouvelle Académie du Disque, Prix Charles Cros, Choc du Monde de la Musique, Dix de Répertoire, and 'ffff' from Télérama.

A renowned teacher, Isabelle Moretti gives masterclasses throughout the world and teaches at the National Superior Conservatory of Paris for Music and Dance (the CNSMD). Since 2008, she is also Visiting Professor at London's Royal Academy of Music. Isabelle Moretti is a knight of the National Order of Merit.