Annabelle Renzo, a harpist with a diverse array of projects, is renowned for her creativity and adaptability. With grace and artistic flair, she elevates the beauty of her craft.
Trained under Jennifer Swartz at McGill University, Renzo has been sought after by premier ensembles in Quebec for over two decades. She serves as a supplemental harpist with esteemed orchestras such as the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, and the Orchestre Métropolitain, joining the OM on their inaugural European tour in 2017.
As an impassioned educator, Renzo established the Annabelle Renzo Harp Academy in 2005 and has held the position of harp professor at Cégep St-Laurent since 2013. Firm in her belief in the transformative power of music, she spearheads various philanthropic initiatives, offering musical solace to patients in palliative care, mental health facilities, and composing music for venues such as Bota Bota, an innovative floating spa.
In September 2016, she founded Serenity Sonore, an endeavor dedicated to creating unique musical spaces in unconventional settings, where individuals can reflect and be inspired. Currently headquartered at the historic Cité-des-Hospitalières site in Montreal, Serenity Sonore orchestrates outdoor musical events that seamlessly blend art and well-being. The immersive sensory experience it provides is an invitation to embrace the fleeting beauty inherent in all things. Through music, Renzo fosters connection and unity.