Lara is known for the striking beauty of her playing and her versatility in styles. She is equally at home playing Beethoven one night and Journey the next.
"Lara Garner lit up the stage each time she told her audience a story, each time her virtuosic fingers
found tone and light on piano, harp, whistle and bodhran, each time she smiled while playing music that
she loves."------Jean's Magazines, April 2009
With a degree in music from U.C. Berkeley and an Master's Degree from San Francisco State, Lara has lived and performed all over the world. She lived in both Paris and Rome, where she developed her style and technique while performing as a soloist, accompanist to singers, instrumentalists & ballet and opera companies. As an accomplished vocal accompanist, Lara has played for many operatic and pop artists and has provided musical accompaniment for many shows. Lara has played much of the major piano chamber music repertoire (trios, quartets, quintets)and was the founder of Trio Con Spirito, as well as the baroque quartet Baroque a Quattro and the original flute/guitar duo Bianco Fiore. She is the founder of the Amethyst Trio, which is in high demand around Northern California and of the Celtic folk group Celtic Sands and Klezmerama, a 5-piece band playing mainly Klezmer and European cafe-style music.
Lara has a portable black Yamaha stage piano that she brings with her to events if a piano is not provided. She also provides her own amplification equipment. Lara works closely with her clients on musical selection, including special requests, to provide the best ambiance for each particular event.
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For any questions about booking, CD sales, or general questions, Lara can be reached at(650) 359-0903 or
email: Lara@sfclassicaltrio.com
