West Sussex

Harpists are listed in alphabetical order

Zanna Evans

SW11

Zanna Evans is a versatile freelance harpist currently based in London. She has performed at a variety of venues including The Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall. She loves performing and collaborating with other artists and plays a variety of music. Zanna particularly loves latin and jazz which grew through being part of the International Jazz Foundation.She has attended several of their Academies, most recently in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 2014. Zanna studied at the Federal University in Rio, Brazil in 2013 with Cristina Braga and released her debut album, Dreams Rising in April 2014, a collection of Latin American songs in collaboration with Brazilian artists. She is a founding member of bi monthly Jazz jams across London working with Brenda Dor Groot and Tara Minton. Zanna regularly plays at weddings and functions throughout the UK and is also busy private teaching students who range from 5 years to adult.

info@susannahevans.co.uk

07793203809

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Fiona Hosford

'A gifted and experienced harpist, Fiona is based in the South East of England but her work takes her throughout the UK and abroad.
She performs at a huge range of functions - weddings, corporate events, car launches and other social and private events have all been entertained by Fiona and her Harp.
Specialising in "playing outside the Harpbox of tunes" - Fiona is well known for putting the extra effort into making sure that a client's taste in music is adhered to. Her repertoire is vast and ranges from recognisable Classical pieces (ie: from films and adverts), Jazz standards (such as Gershwin, Carmichael, Porter and Kern) through to more contemporary pieces - Coldplay, Sting, Elton John, Norah Jones, Massive Attack, Radiohead, Guns n Roses and many more!
Having studied the piano, violin and singing, she settled on the Harp at 6 years old, and it soon became apparent that the other instruments were secondary to her interest in the Harp.
Over the years she has gained extensive experience performing throughout the UK and abroad, including residencies in Cyprus and aboard cruise ships.
Her varied repertoire has delighted a wide range of clients and her soothing and uplifting music played on her Harp has added an air of refinement and relaxation.
Fiona also performs for a number of talks and afternoon teas in her local area for a wide genre of clientele and also is a supporter of the Macmillan Cancer Charity and performs for fundraising Concerts on their behalf.
Affectionately described as the most friendly, 'normal' Harpist about, Fiona is blessed with a strong sense of humour and a personality to match. With this coupled up and a sympathetic musical ear, this ensures that the client is given a first class musical service with regards to their special occasion.
Her professionalism is evident throughout her attitude to playing and providing a first class service for each event.
Whether it be playing for your Ceremony, Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast or the 'Whole Day' option, Fiona prides herself on providing a personal and friendly service.
(Amplification is also available with her Harp, which then gives the Harp an extra boost of musical power over any noise - this is particularly good for over 120 guests!)
So - you've chosen the date and venue, what could be more atmospheric and romantic than having a Harpist to entertain you and your guests?
A harp provides a fantastic romantic atmosphere and also makes a great focal point as well amongst guests.
Once booked for an event, Fiona suggests to then have a chat about any musical preferences that the client may have, or she can suggest items to listen to. Classic FM and borrowing CDs from your local library are a good cost effective idea, as buying wedding CDs can be expensive and not all pieces are suitable to play on the Harp!
She offers Skype consultations and also invites clients to hear her her play at her house (by appointment only).
On Fiona’s website, you will find a plethora of information, including video clips, sound bytes, Hotels that use her as a preferred supplier, reviews from Clients an enquiry form and much more – she’s more than happy to help.

fiona@harpist.uk.com

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Alexandra King

BN43

Alexandra is an experienced and versatile harpist based near Brighton, Sussex. She has enjoyed a varied career so far performing all over the country for international corporations, MP's, celebrities and royalty.
Previous engagements include performances for HM Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to the University of Huddersfield, live on television for Channel 4's popular cooking and chat show Sunday Brunch, and at a party hosted by Robert Smith (The Cure). Corporate bookings have included numerous performances for RBS, the Football Association, and also PRS for Music where she played alongside Rick Wakeman for guests including Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Sir John Tavener and John Rutter. She has worked at many prestigious venues such as The Houses of Parliament, Wembley Stadium, St Alban's Cathedral, Glyndebourne Opera House and Hampton Court Palace.

contact@harpistalex.co.uk

07810 327509

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Jane Lister

London and Sussex

Jane Lister is well known as both a soloist and an orchestral harpist. She has wide experience accompanying choirs and has recorded and broadcast on television and radio with groups as diverse as Westminster Abbey Choir, St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir, St. Alban’s Abbey Choir, Winchester Cathedral Choir ,the B.B.C. Singers, The Sixteen, Finchley Children’s Music Group , the Vienna Boy’s Choir, the Töltzer Boys Choir and others.
Jane has also appeared in review, at the Chichester Festival and in the West End, on recordings with the late Ravi Shankar, in “Chants of India “and recorded with George Harrison and his son Dhani. Jane has also accompanied artists including Kiri te Kanawa and Renée Flemming and played under many distinguished conductors including the late Leonard Bernstein in performances of” the Chichester Psalms”. Jane also played in Chichester Cathedral in the Southern Cathedrals Festival performance of this piece.
As an orchestral harpist, Jane’s main work has been in the world of opera and ballet. Jane has been the harpist with Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Garsington Opera and Scottish Opera and has frequently been invited to play as guest principal harpist with the Göthenberg Opera in Sweden and with the Royal Opera at Covent Garden. Jane plays with the B.B.C. Concert Orchestra and the B.B.C. National Orchestra of Wales on a freelance basis and has worked with most of the other major orchestras. She has been invited to play with the World Orchestra for Peace since its inception. Jane has wide experience of light music, playing in West End shows, on film soundtracks and in sessions. Jane’s playing has graced many high profile occasions in Royal Palaces, stately homes, fashion shows, art exhibitions and at celebrity weddings!
A graduate of Girton College Cambridge, Jane studied the harp firstly with the legendary Sidonie Goossens, then with Françette Bartholomée at the Brussels Conservatoire, where she was awarded the Premier Prix.Jane also has teaching qualifications from the University of London. In addition to playing, Jane teaches in London and Sussex, at Francis Holland School, Roedean School and at Westminster School. She is often chosen to adjudicate at Festivals and has wide experience of students of various standards and ages. Jane is also an examiner. Many of her students have obtained music scholarships and awards.

janelister@pobox.com

07974 945483

Nikki Veal

KT17

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enquiries@nicolaveal.co.uk

07792 202654

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Heather Wrighton

RH13

Heather was inspired to play the harp at the age of six and as a junior student at Trinity College of Music she studied harp with Gabriella Dall’Olio and Frances Kelly and continued her studies at The Royal Academy of Music, London with Karen Vaughan graduating with an MA with Distinction, BMus (Hons) and LRAM.

From a young age Heather has been interested in different types of harps and in addition to the Classical Harp plays Celtic, Baroque triple and Paraguayan Harps.

Heather currently freelances as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician which has led her to perform at prestigious concert venues including The Royal Festival Hall, Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, Glyndebourne Opera House, Kensington Palace and St James’ Palace. As an active chamber musician Heather is a member of The London Harp Quartet, The Aurora Trio (flute, viola, harp) and The Acacia Flute and Harp Duo.

Heather has featured on a number of recordings including composer Paul Patterson’s CD ‘Harp Gallery’ which showcases his works for harp, and most recently a recording for Rick Wakeman and a number of video game sound-tracks including the award winning ‘Total War’ series.

As well as performing Heather is passionate about teaching and is an LRAM qualified harp teacher. She teaches students of all ages from complete beginners to advanced levels at her home in Southwater, West Sussex.

07519205942

heathertheharper@aol.com

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