Robin Grenon et Gisèle Guibord

Paraguayan & Celtic harp duo . teacher

Springtime… or Summer.

Celtic & South American Harp Duo

The originality of this duo formed by Gisèle Guibord and Robin Grenon originates in pleasure and audacity. Since 1996, the duo has delighted listeners with their versatility. They developed, by exploring the world of the harp, a passion for the music of several folk traditions. Through their compositions and arrangements, they have created a unique and innovative sound all their own where the misty Celtic and sunny Paraguayan harps blend in harmony.

Both musicians started their career in classical music but gradually turned toward other styles and instruments. Both studied at the Montreal Conservatory of Music, Gisèle as classical organist Robin as classical guitarist.

Fascinated by Latin music, Robin fell under the spell of the Paraguayan harp, which he studied with Paraguayan Eralio Gill (Montreal) and Cuban Alfredo Rolando Ortiz (California).

Gisèle, renowned concert organist (Europe and Canada), turned to the harp in 1993, when Robin became her teacher. They soon found in each other a kindred spirit in music and in life!

They were guest performers and presenters for: The International Folk Harp Conference in Seattle (1996), Celtic Harpers of Detroit and Windsor, The Toronto HarpFest (2001), The Ottawa Harp Choir (2002), the Cammac Lake MacDonald Music Centre (2002 and 2011); The ROSEQ Summer Tour (2003), I Musici Montreal Chamber Orchestra, (2004) and the Festival d’été de Québec for her show La reine et la perle with Natalie Choquette (2006), The Canadian Music Showcase in Ottawa (2008), The Northern Lights Harp Fest in Ottawa (2011, 2013 et 2015), the Domaine Forget International Summer Festival (2008 to 2014) , the Huron Harp Fest in Goderich (2019, 2023, 2025).

They have eight recordings: Djiguedon (2001); Trace d’Ange (2004); Marian Suite (2006); Harp From Paraguay (2007); Close to You (2008); Beatles Melodies (2010); Harpes d’Irlande (2010); Parfum d’été (2014).

In 1996, Gisèle and Robin co-founded Harpissimo-Québec (the Quebec Chapter of the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen) celebrating 30 years of existence this year (2026).

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