About Cara

Cara Fleck is professional harpist in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia. As a core member of the Grammy-nominated Inscape Chamber Orchestra and principal harpist of Apollo Orchestra, she performs at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore and National Gallery of Art. She has also appeared with the New Orchestra of Washington, Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Washington Chorus and National Philharmonic. An avid chamber musician, Cara performs with the Annapolis Chamber Players and has been in residence at the Pike Falls Chamber Music Festival in Jamaica, Vermont.

In addition to regularly performing in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings, Cara frequently plays at weddings and special events. She is an approved business partner of the United States Naval Academy business services division, and her diverse repertoire list and professionalism continually bring praise from clients.

Outside of her busy performance schedule, Cara is the Senior Director for General Management and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Maryland Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. In her spare time, Cara enjoys living an active lifestyle. You'll find her on standup paddle boarding excursions with her husband, sailing, practicing or teaching yoga and playing with her French bulldog, Waldo.