Public Aeolian Harps

The aeolian harp is a musical instruments played by the movement of wind across its strings. It was invented, or at least perfected, by Father Kircher. A collection of massive public aeolian harps can be seen here. From left to right above are The Wind Pavilion in Zanesville, Ohio; the Wind Antenna, a temporary work built in New York City in 1982, consisting of an aluminum parabolic dish that functioned as a resonator; and the Wind Bow in Lewiston, New York, 60 stainless steel strings strung between a steel pole and a laminated wood arc. And below, the Aristides Demetrios Wind Harp of San Francisco:

** Private aeolian harps can be heard and purchased from East-Wood Products.
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