FindaHarpist
Classical / Popular
Harriet - ID527
Styles Classical / Popular
Counties Bedfordshire • Buckinghamshire • Essex • Greater London • Hampshire • Hertfordshire • Kent • Surrey • West Sussex
Biography
Harriet was an Instrumental Exhibitioner at Balliol College, Oxford where she read Music. Before this she was a student of Daphne Boden at the Royal College of Music Junior Department where she was successful in many competitions. She continued her studies with Imogen Barford at Trinity College of Music, supported by awards from the Musicians Benevolent Fund, the Countess of Munster Musical Trust and the Martin Musical Scholarship Fund.
As a soloist she has given many recitals at major London venues including St Martins-in-the-Fields, the National gallery and St James' Palace. She has appeared at the Swaledale Festival, toured the Mediterranean aboard the QE2, and has performed concertos with orchestras including the Dart Festival Orchestra and the Ten Tors Orchestra.
As part of her award from the Martin Musical Fund, she toured with the Unicorn Theatre Project / Philharmonia Orchestra for their production of the opera Clockwork, culminating in performances at the Linbury Studio Theatre, Covent Garden. More recently she was awarded 2nd Prize at the hotly contested 2005 London Harp Competition and also performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra for their 2006 Music Of Today series at the QEH.
Harriet works regularly with many orchestras including the Philharmonia, the Orchestra of the Swan and the Northern Sinfonia. Her ensemble playing has been broadcast on Classic FM, BBC Radio 2 and (for the 2007 British Composer Awards) BBC Radio 3.
"I would like to thank you very much for the lovely lunchtime recital last Friday. We all enjoyed it and everyone appreciated the valuable information you gave us about the harp...I have had some most positive feedback from the audience, and they hope you will be able to come back again."
Gosport and Fareham Music Society
Weddings & Functions
When choosing the type of music to have at your special celebration it is definitely worth considering the rich melodic tone of the harp. Not only will it bring an added touch of glamour and sophistication to any event, but also it provides the perfect music either to listen to or talk over, being neither too loud nor too soft!
Harriet has over ten years experience playing at weddings, parties and corporate events. Her angelic golden hair and engaging personality make her a perfect addition to any special occasion and she always looks forward to entertaining guests with her wide repertoire of classical, pop and jazz standards. Harriet has played in all the major London Hotels including Claridges, The Ritz and the Dorchester Hotel, she has dressed up as an angel to appear at Fabric Night Club, duetted live with Dermot O'Leary on Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brother, toured with the QE2 cruise ship, and performed for BBC 1's Songs of Praise.
Harriet not only plays on a full size concert harp but can also create a more modern feel to the evening with her dazzlingly white electric harp. Played standing up, this harp is custom-made and adds a funky vibe to any event. Other options for an evening of musical entertainment include harp duet, harp quartet, oboe and harp, and cello and harp music.
"It just made the moment when we arrived and walked outside and heard you playing" Bride
"Your harp music created a wonderful ambience for the evening."
Events supervisor, RHS Rosemoor
"How can I thank you enough for the wonderful playing both at the church and the reception...the guests were overwhelmed and thoroughly enjoyed your performance" - Mother of the Bride
SAMPLE REPERTOIRE - CONCERTS
Adie - Untitled
Adie - Half
Albeniz - Malague (from Recuerdos de Viaje)
Bach - Suite No.1 (pour le luth) BWV 996
Bach / Grandjany - Sarabande and Sarabande's Double (from Violin Partita No.1)
Britten - Interlude from A Ceremony of Carols Op.28
Cher
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