July 27, 2025

A deeper glimpse of our master teacher, Christian Giersch

July 27, 2025/ Sheila Johns

This week, our LANA Blog will feature a deeper glimpse of our master teacher, Christian Giersch, who will be leading our 2025 Summer Lyre Conference in August. In the articles below, you can read reflections from one of Christian’s students, Board member Saeko Shibayama, followed by a short autobiography by Christian himself. Following these two ponderings, we are pleased to announce the formation of an American Lyre Ensemble for our international lyre conference in 2026!

Last chance to register for the summer Lyre Conference!

Lyre Association of North America

The Lyre Association of North America is a non-profit corporation, the mission of which is to promote the modern lyre and support the lyre community on this continent.

Lyre 2025 Conference

Summer Lyre Conference at Camphill Village Copake, NY: Friday, Aug 15 (3 pm) through Wednesday, Aug 20 (noon), 2025. Register by 7/15 for the Early Bird discount.

Cost: $435 ($385 with member discount) - Meals are $120 ($65 for 5 lunches + $55 for 5 suppers), with daily snacks included. Financial aid available.

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