Biography

Even the most demanding musical expectations are satisfied as the Duo immediately establishes the superb style, assurance and grace which are Meisenbach & Golden hallmarks.

— San Antonio Express-News

First place winners of the National Flute Association Chamber Music Competition, Megan Meisenbach, flutist, and Mary Golden, harpist, have enthralled concert audiences from Massachusetts to Mexico. Cities such as Milwaukee, Dallas, Kansas City, Mobile, Rockport, Lincoln, Pensacola and Houston have hosted this virtuosic duo. Through the airing of their live classical performances on National Public Radio and their artistic recordings, Meisenbach & Golden have developed an international following of avid listeners. Megan and Mary have been repeatedly honored with yearly touring grants from their state and regional touring programs and Megan has been chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Award. Known for their extensive repertoire, these musicians are equally at ease with the masters, Bach to Debussy, as well as talented new composers. Megan and Mary have successfully premiered seven exciting compositions, including four commissioned works.

Each year the Duo returns to many communities and greets others for the first time, fascinating concert-goers who see the rhythm of the music expressed by the arms and fingers of the harpist while hearing the melodies spun out effortlessly on a gold flute.