Clare Bakewell (Harpist)
Harpist

Line up: Harpist (Small Harp)

Highlights
* Harpist based in Cumbria
* Repertoire varying from traditional to popular and musicals
* Best rates in the North

Biography
Clare began learning the piano and violin at the age of 7 taking up the harp a few years later. After studying with the Royal Northern College of Music Harp Tutor she continued her training at Aberystwyth University.

Returning to Cumbria she performed with various orchestras and as part of a flute and harp duo as well as teaching at various schools. Since moving to the Celtic Harp 13 ago, Clare has concentrated on playing at weddings and functions, being a regular at many leading hotels in the area. She has entertained at a wide variety of events from corporate dinners to small family parties, Irish Weddings to Medieval evenings, even playing Disney favourites at a Christening!

Your Event
The harp is the perfect musical accompaniment for weddings. Romantic and intimate, it can give that extra sparkle to your special day. Every effort will be made by Clare to accommodate any special requests for pieces as long as reasonable notice is given. She is happy to play outside and to play in marquees as long as there is a level floor and power supply available.

Previous Clients
The Samling, Ambleside; Miller House Hotel, Windermere; Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, Windermere; The Langdale Chase, Windermere; The Netherwood Hotel, Grange over Sands; Muncaster Castle; The Inn on the Lake, Ullswater; The Anvill, Gretna Green; Auchan Castle, Moffat; Arta, Merchant City, Glasgow; Sunderland Stadium of Light; The Marriot Hotel, Sunderland; Longhirst Hall, Morpeth; The Marriot Hotel, Gosforth; Beamish Hall Hotel, Durham; Durham UNiversity; Crathorne Hall Hotel, Yarm

The Harps
Clare uses a Bohemian Troubadour which is a replica of a three foot high 17th Century harp which was used to play dances and it has a clear, resonant sound.