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Fiona, Professional Harpist - Beautiful harp music for wedding ceremonies & special occasions. Covering Surrey, London & South

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PRICE: from £315 2x consecutive hours (ideal for ceremony & drinks reception) | compare prices


Biography - About us

Fiona is a classically trained harpist with a BA honours degree from the University of York, and postgraduate performance diploma from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.  She now has a varied career playing for many leading orchestras and chamber ensembles, such as the Philharmonia, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Opera House Orchestra, as well as holding the position of principle harp with the National Symphony Orchestra.  Fiona has also recorded and performed with pop and rock groups, including Morcheeba, Kanye West and Procol Harum. Over the years Fiona has been part of the orchestras for some of best known shows from the West End and Royal National Theatre.  These include ‘My Fair Lady’, ‘His Dark Materials’, ‘The Producers’ and ‘A Little Night Music’.

As a soloist, Fiona plays regularly at prestigious events held for Royalty, heads of state and corporate clients.  These include Prince Charles, Baroness Thatcher, Tony Blair and David Cameron. Whatever your occasion let Fiona enhance the atmopsphere with her beautiful harp music. 

What we do and FAQ's

How long does it take you to set up?
About half an hour

How much performance space do you need?
Width: 2m x Depth:2m

Are you happy to perform outside?
Yes, weather permitting, in full shade, on a flat dry surface and out of the wind.

Can you learn requests or a first dance?
Yes POA

How long do you play for?
For a wedding ceremony, I would play for 15 to 20 minutes guests arrive, for the procession, signing of the register & recession

Do you provide your own lighting?
Ambient light is sufficient.

What do you do during your break(s)
As I'm completely acoustic, I have no means for leaving music running between sets.

My venue has a sound limiter – is that a problem?
A harp doesn't get anywhere near the volume for this to be an issue.

Where are you based?

Repertoire - the music/songs we play

Classical Favourites
Air On A G String - Bach
Prelude In C - Bach                    
Für Elise - Beethoven
Habanera From Carmen - Bizet
Prelude In A - Chopin
Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
Premiere Arabesque - Debussy
Flower Duet  From Lakme - Delibes
Panis Angelicus - Franck
Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba - Handel
Leibestraum - Liszt

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Testimonials and reviews

"Thank you so much for the beautiful harp music you played for our wedding ceremony and reception. Our guests have commented on the lovely tunes you played, and for me, to walk down the aisle to Pachelbel's Canon was truly magical"
Kelly and Scott, Wedding

"Our guests said that you took their breath away with your special soft gentle music. Once again, thank you for adding that extra touch to our special day. "
Toni and Norman

"We would like to thank you for the lovely music you played for our welcome drinks and wedding breakfast. It was such a lovely touch and so beautifully played."
Teresa & Rhys, Wedding

"The musical accompaniment was a splendid addition to the ambience of the event and we greatly appreciated your performance."
Mike Southon, President of the British Society of Cinematographers

"The harp provided a wonderful background and added tremendously to the mood and sense of occasion."
Louise and Alan, Wedding

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