Finale: Harp Meets Theatre
A riveting One-Woman play:
“Woman on a Ledge”
Rita Costanzi redefines the harp in the Theatrical Realm.
Harp Meets Theatre
"Woman on a Ledge" — Rita Costanzi’s Theatrical Performance
Aga Khan Museum | July 12th Sun, 2026, 7:30pm
In a stunning fusion of Theatre and Music, Rita Costanzi — former harpist of the CBC Radio Orchestra and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra — presents the Toronto Premiere of her acclaimed solo play.
First harpist who made Broadway and Theatre history, Costanzi’s powerful, one-woman production breaks conventions, portraying the harp not only as a musical instrument but as a character, a confidante, and a mirror of the artist’s inner voice.
Through a blend of dramatic storytelling and live harp performance, “Woman on a Ledge” explores themes of faith, vulnerability, resilience, and transformation — revealing the emotional depths of a musician’s journey. Costanzi’s performance has been praised for its raw honesty and its ability to shatter preconceptions about the harp, proving that this ancient instrument can resonate powerfully in a modern theatrical setting.
Directed by Canadian Hershey Felder, audiences will leave inspired that the harp’s voice — delicate yet daring — can inhabit not just concert halls, but the heart of human experience.
“Woman on a Ledge” features music selections by Debussy, Tournier, Bach-Gounod, Puccini, Albinoni, Liszt, Paganini/ Mchedelov, Adam de la Halle, Behr, Kander and Ebb, and traditional Irish and Scottish folk-songs.
(Audience Age 14+ Recommended)
