Nuiko Wadden, harp
Nuiko Wadden, harpist, is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and Rice University's Shepherd School of Music. While at Rice, Ms. Wadden was a student of Paula Page, principal harpist of the Houston Symphony.
Ms. Wadden has been a prizewinner in numerous competitions, most notably the Minnesota Orchestra’s 2005 WAMSO Competition (Read the press release). She has been recognized in the Ann Adams, ASTA, and American Harp Society Harp competitions. As a soloist, she has appeared with the Skokie Valley Symphony, Oberlin Orchestra, and Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra.
Originally from Chicago, Ms. Wadden performs with the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) and has appeared a handful of times at the Music in the Loft chamber music series. Ms. Wadden is currently a substitute for the Houston and San Antonio Symphonies as well as the Houston Grand Opera and Ballet, the New World Symphony in Miami and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
