Lara Somogyi

Lara Somogyi is a Hungarian-American harpist & contemporary classical performer-composer, & is known for her work in forging a new artistic identity for the harp. With a dedication to sculpting a world of sonic exploration, Lara has seamlessly integrated electronics & pedal effects with deeply classical roots, redefining the artistic possibilities of the harp. Her debut album, "!," released under MercuryKX, stands as a testament to Lara's innovative approach, blending harp with electronics & pedal effects. Praised by BBC 6’s Mary Anne Hobbs as “an artist who takes the harp into contemporary worlds,” Somogyi’s album was met with acclaim by Pitchfork for its innovation, & showcases Lara's mastery in pushing boundaries of the harp's expressive capabilities. “!” and "! (expansion)", highlights Lara’s sensory-led approach weaving exclamatory musical statements from sonic landscapes. Collaborating with producer Cyrus Reynolds, Lara delves into hyper-creative deviations from traditional harp techniques, to expand the instrument’s capabilities. Lara's sonic footprint resonates across a myriad of records including Bonobo 's “Fragments,” & traverses genres by recording for film & TV. Notably a pivotal role in Hans Zimmer 's score for "Blue Planet II," featuring Radiohead & features in "The Lion King," "The Color Purple," "Bridgerton," & more. Her collaboration also extends to live performances, where Lara has performed alongside alongside Anderson .Paak, Ms. Lauryn Hill & H.E.R.