Alice Kirwan

M45
UK Harpist Alice Kirwan is best known for her dynamic and adventurous exploration of the harp. Since graduating with a Masters in performance from the Royal Northern College of Music, she regularly works with many orchestras and ensembles including the National Symphony Orchestra, Cantata Dramatica and Rydale Festival Orchestra. She has also worked with numerous artists such as Alfie Boe, Joe Duddell, and Palace.
An avid performer of contemporary repertoire, Alice is passionate about showing the versatility of the harp to new audiences. She has appeared across the country presenting exciting and unique solo programmes. Recently, Alice has been involved in the cross genre collaboration “Pages From My Songbook”, a multidisciplinary theatre project at the Royal Exchange Theatre, as well as performing with the contemporary group Apartment House at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Alice also has a wealth of experience performing at weddings and events; she performs at venues across the UK and has a vast repertoire to suit all musical tastes. In addition to performing, Alice is passionate about teaching the harp to all ages and abilities. Having previously taught at Repton School for three years, Alice is now visiting harp teacher at both Manchester High School for Girls and The Manchester Grammar School. Through her work at The Early Music Shop, Saltaire, Alice provides one to one monthly lessons as well as workshops and 'Come and Try' sessions at the annual Saltaire Camac Harp Festival. 

Elinor Nicholson

M14
Award-winning Scottish harpist Elinor Nicholson graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music with a first class honours degree in 2014. She then went on to complete a Masters in Music with distinction in 2016. During her studies, Elinor won the prestigious RNCM Concerto Competition and was twice a finalist in the RNCM Gold Medal competition- the highest accolade for performance offered by the college.

Professionally, Elinor regularly performs with ensembles such as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Northern Ballet Sinfonia. She has also performed alongside well known names including Nicola Benedetti, Katherine Jenkins, Russel Watson and the rock band Evanescence. This has led her to perform in some of the country’s most notable concert halls, including; Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham's Symphony Hall, Sage Gateshead, Royal Glasgow Concert Hall and the Bridgewater Hall. 
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