Esplanade Presents

Music | Storytelling

The Harp That Couldn’t Sit Still

Charmaine Teo and students

20 Mar 2026, Fri, 6.45pm & 7.45pm

30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Concourse

Free
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Synopsis

Harpist Charmaine Teo brings the harp to life through humour, storytelling, and expressive music. What happens when a harp wakes up with too much energy? It stretches, explores, hums familiar tunes, runs away from broccoli and eats too much cake. Through seamless narration between pieces, children experience contrast in sound—fast and slow, loud and soft, calm and exciting—while discovering the surprising versatility of the harp. Funny, warm, and relatable, this performance invites young listeners to experience music in a way that feels playful and wonderfully human.

Language: English
Things to Note:
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Artist Information

Charmaine Teo

Instagram | Website | YouTube

Charmaine Teo is a harpist, educator and creative collaborator known for presenting the harp in imaginative and accessible ways. Her performances blend classical repertoire, storytelling and interdisciplinary ideas, inviting audiences of all ages to experience music as a vivid and shared adventure. Alongside her young harp students, she enjoys creating performances that nurture confidence, creativity and musical sensitivity. Together, they explore how the harp can evoke nature, emotion and movement, turning concerts into engaging musical experiences that connect children and families through sound and story.

Date & Time

20 Mar 2026, Fri

6.45pm

Esplanade Concourse

7.45pm

Esplanade Concourse
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