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Classical / Popular
Anna - ID545
Styles Classical / Popular
Counties East Sussex • Essex • Greater London • Kent
Biography
Anna studied at Birmingham and Leeds Universities, achieving a BA(hons) in English and Music, and an MMus in Performance.
Since completing her studies, she has embarked upon a busy freelance career both at home and abroad. Recent performances have included appearances at the Rye Festival as a member of the Sussex based Tilling Ensemble, plus performances of:
Britten's A Ceremony of Carols at St Martins-in-the-Fields and Portsmouth Cathedral
Handel's Harp Concerto with the Voce Ensemble
Debussy's Danses at the Brighton Fringe Festival
Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto on a number of occasions.
She made her Purcell Room and BBC Radio 3 debuts in 2004 in a Halloween concert at the Purcell Room with James Bowman, Peter Medhurst, Linda Howarth and Carol Wells.
In addition she appeared with the film director Ken Russell in a recent BBC Television series "A Picture of Britain".
Anna regularly performs at functions around the UK, and has played for the Prime Minister, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, the Lord Mayor and the Mayor of London.
In recent years Anna has played with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Tenerife, Orquesta Filamonica de Gran Canaria, Britten-Pears Orchestra, and Southbank Sinfonia.
Suggestions for the Wedding Ceremony
Entrance of the bride
Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Wagner - Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin
Signing of the register
Pachelbel - Canon in D
Greig - Morning from Peer Gynt Suite
J.S. Bach - Air on a G string
Vivaldi - Spring from the 4 Seasons
Robbie Williams - She's The One
Celine Dion - Love song from Titanic
The Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
Exit of the couple
Mendelssohn - Wedding March
Handel - Excerpts from the Water Music
Concert work is an important part of Anna's career. It ranges from orchestral concerts to solo and ensemble appearances. Anna has performed with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Tenerife, Orquesta Filamonica de Gran Canaria, Surrey Opera, Southbank Sinfonia, and Kent Sinfonia to name but a few.
Her recent concerti performances have included Debussy's Danses, Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto and Handel's Harp Concerto.
Anna is a founder member of the Sussex based Tilling Ensemble with whom she has performed throughout the South-East including at the Rye Festival. They have had the privilege of premiering new works by the composer Simon Clark.
"Elissa and I did not get the opportunity to thank you for all your hard work on Saturday at our wedding. Everyone said how much they enjoyed your music. Just to say thank you so much." - Rick and Elissa
"Thank you so much for playing the harp at our wedding, it really made the day! We always knew that we wanted a harp during our special day but we were taken aback by your talent and professionalism. We sincerely hope that you enjoyed the day too, and we will always remember your hard work and incredible contribution to our wedding." - Abi and Jasper
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