Faculty

Meet the faculty for the Richmond and Maryland Summer Harp Institutes.

Lynnelle Ediger Kordzaia Harp
Founder and director. Lynnelle Ediger-Kordzaia, a nationally recognized educator, is founder and director of the American Youth Harp Ensemble. She has taught the harp and directed harp ensembles for 15 years. Under her leadership, the Ensemble has enjoyed an international reputation for musical and educational excellence. Ensemble performance highlights include: Carnegie Hall (New York City), The Paris Music Festival (France), Edinburgh International Festival (Scotland), Maastricht Music Festival (Netherlands), the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.), and the 34th American Harp Society National Conference.

Alexander Kordzaia piano, conducting and Jazz seminars
Professional orchestral conductor, pianist and vocal coach. Graduate studies at the T’blisi Conservatory of Music, Republic of Georgia and the Juilliard School of Music. Currently Music Director Emeritus of the Charlotte Civic Orchestra and the Central Piedmont Opera Company both in North Carolina, Mr. Kordzaia has conducted orchestras throughout North America and Europe and is in frequent demand as a guest conductor.