Ralf Kleemann discovered the harp after classical piano education and a lot of jazz music. He developed a musical language on the harp that combines traditional and modern elements, while leaving room for spontaneous ideas and improvised parts.
He was awarded with the "Prix d'improvisation" (Dinan, Bretagne) as well as the "World Music Award" (Rudolstadt, Germany, together with Trio Modal).
Knowing that the harp is often underrepresented as a solo instrument, Ralf dives deeply into the historical roots of harp music starting in the middle ages, and all the way to the present day. The unique harp sound tells its very own story and lets the audience re-discover the instrument, far away from the mainstream, from a completely new angle.
Ralf teaches Celtic harp on a regular base and holds classes and workshops about Arrangement, Improvisation and Jazz. He has frequently been part of international music festivals in Germany, France, Italy, Scotland and Switzerland.
A total of four solo albums document his path with anything from pan-celtic tunes to contemporary compositions for the harp, including his own works.
