Welcome to Heart of Harp
Your meeting place with Anna, an Australian born harpist and poet based in Soldiers Hill, Ballarat.With Czech ancestry and a deep love of storytelling through sound Anna brings a gentle, expressive presence to every performance.
Her music is shaped by stillness, emotion, and the spaces between notes.Anna performs on her Aoyama Princess Sakura harp 🌸, creating music that feels intimate, timeless, and alive in the moment.
About Anna
Anna is an 11 year-old harpist based in Victoria, Australia. She began her musical journey at the age of two, first learning violin, before beginning harp studies at five with Dr Jacinta Dennett.She continues her musical development with a focus on shaping sound into expressive, thoughtful performances. Anna has received AMEB Bronze and Silver Awards, the Stubbs Roberts Award, and is a 2025 Ballarat Arts Foundation Alumni.
2026 Events
A year of performances, learning, and community music experiences across Victoria and beyond 🎶🎵 JanuaryKioloa Harp Summer School
Intensive harp program and immersive musical development experience🎓 MarchJosh Layne Master Class
Focused masterclass exploring technique, expression, and performance refinement
🏛️ MayBallarat Heritage Weekend
Live harp performances celebrating local heritage and cultureBill Crawford Lodge — Mother’s Day Performance
Intimate community performance for residents and families 💛💛 JuneBigger Hearts Dementia Choir
Community music engagement supporting connection through singing and shared music📚 JulyAMEB Comprehensive Exams
Formal performance assessments and examination preparation period
Bookings
Bookings are open for your events and meaningful moments.
Anna’s harp brings a soft presence to each space, music that listens as much as it speaks, shaped gently for every occasion.