Journal

My arrangement of Chinese folk song "Jasmine" is currently featured in the article " Around the World " on the blog of  Harp Column Music, written by Liana Alpino. 

Below is a recent review written by Jan Jennings at the HARP COLUMN Magazine (May/June Issue 2017) on my arrangement of Chinese folk song, "Jasmine," for solo harp. https://www.harpcolumn.com/asian-inspiration/ Excerpts from the REVIEW: "Dr. Teresa Suen-Campbell has recently published her intermediate arrangement of “Jasmine.” She explains there are two different versions of this popular Chinese folk song and her arrangement combines them both. After Puccini used the melody in his opera,  Turandot , the tune became familiar in the West. Today in China, it is nearly as popular and important as their national anthem. Teresa Suen-Campbell has arranged the Chinese folk song “Jasmine” for solo pedal harp. Presented in 2/4, her arrangement begins with a trill and a long arpeggio that carries you into the upper register for the beginning of the first theme. The familiar melody begins at measure 21 with the left hand playing groups of three sixteenth notes s...

Here is a recent review of my harp CD Longing by Mr David Olds, Editor of DISCoveries, Whole Note Magazine, Canada:   http://www.thewholenote.com/index.php/booksrecords2/editorscorner "Another disc perfect for a quiet mood is  Teresa Suen ’s debut CD  Longing ( teresasuen.com ) . Suen has the distinction of being the first Chinese harpist to obtain a Doctor of Music degree......While the music is more or less modern – including works by Paul Hindemith and John Cage – it is surprising how mellow the overall feel of the disc is. .......   Suen has chosen a well-balanced program focusing on calmness and warmth, beautifully played. She will be a welcome addition to the local music scene."

A recent review of Teresa's performance at the Hell Hot Music Festival by music critic Mr. Ken Smith, Financial Times. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/8af14fd0-a0aa-11df-badd-00144feabdc0.html