Recommended Based in Northampton but travels UK wide
Elizabeth York is in demand to play harps for special days and functions, including weddings, civil partnerships, drinks receptions, dinners, corporate events, and memorial services. An elegant backdrop to your day.Christmas Songs Available! Prices: From £222+
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"Elizabeth was so professional and so fitting with everything she played for the day.
Keely and Aaron had met up with her to discuss the day with her before hand which was great.
I cannot thank her enough and so glad she was part of our special day.
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Highlights * Beautiful music for your event * From classical jazz and popular to traditional tunes Elizabeth is happy to tailor music to your event * Elizabeth enjoys advising you on music before your event so please talk to one of our entertainment co-ordinators when making your booking * Elizabeth has played at many events such as funerals weddings and other events such as the Tower of London * Available in ares in the Midlands and South of England
About Elizabeth York
Elizabeth York is in demand to play harps for people's special days and functions including weddings civil partnerships drinks receptions dinners corporate events funerals and memorial services. She has been playing harps at weddings and other events since 1993, at venues from hotels and restaurants to English Heritage castles and the Tower of London. She now mostly uses her elegant antique gilded pedal harp, but alternatively sometimes plays her smaller celtic harp, or her stunning blue electro-harp.
Elizabeth has an extensive and varied repertoire of light classical, jazz standards and popular music, and also has a large repertoire of atmospheric celtic and traditional music from around the British Isles. Usually she will play a broad mixture of music, to please a wide range of tastes. She enjoys helping people choose the music they want for their occasion and will include more of particular styles to suit individual preferences, emphasising the classical or popular side of her repertoire, or playing mainly traditional music on her celtic harp, for example for a family with Irish or Scottish connections. Elizabeth can also sing at wedding ceremonies when requested
Elizabeth combines a career in performance with work as a music therapist, having a post-graduate diploma in music therapy, and being state registered with the Health Professions Council.
Her background in playing traditional music as well as classical, and her experience as a music therapist mean that Elizabeth is equally happy playing from music or by ear, and often makes her own arrangements. She is also able to improvise and make spontaneous variations when appropriate, fitting the music to the timing of the occasion, and often getting positive feedback from clients, their guests and registrars when she does this.
Elizabeth has a friendly approach, and enjoys helping people find the music they want for their occasion. You can discuss the music for your event with her- she can advise you on music that fits well for different situations. It may also be possible for her to add one or two new pieces to her repertoire for your occasion, either from music or by ear from a recording.
“That was gorgeous, and you were so sensitive to everything that was happening” Registrar’s comment after civil ceremony, 2005
Elizabeth York 's Set List / Repertoire
Christmas Repertoire Auld Lang Syne Christmas is Coming Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Jingle Bells Let it Snow Little Drummer Boy Pastorale from “Christmas Concerto” by Corelli Rudolph the red Nosed Reindeer The Twelve Days of Christmas We’re Walking in the Air (from “The Snowman”) We wish you a Merry Christmas White Christmas Winter Wonderland Carols Including …… All Hail to the Days The Angel Gabriel Angelus ad Virginem Away in a Manger Angels from the realms of Glory Boars Head Carol Coventry Carol Ding Dong Merrily on High Down in Yon Forest (Corpus Christi Carol) First Nowell God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas Green Growth the Holly Hark the Herald Angels Sing Here We Come a Wassailing Holly and the Ivy In Dulci Jubilo I Saw Three Ships I Wonder as I Wander In the Bleak Midwinter It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Jesus Christ the AppleTree Nos Galan (Deck the Halls) O Come All Ye Faithful Silent Night Sussex Carol This is the Truth Sent from above Tomorrow Shall Be my Dancing Day Unto Us a Boy is Born Wassail Wassail All Over the Town We Three Kings Wexford Carol While Shepherds Watched
Standard Repertoire Elizabeth has an extensive repertoire of light classical popular and traditional folk and celtic music. Prior to the event you can discuss and choose the music you want for your ceremony and the styles of music you like for the rest of the occasion. If you have one or two favourites which are not in Elizabeth's repertoire she is happy to if possible learn one or two new pieces for your occasion.
Some popular choices for a Wedding Ceremony Guests assembling - usually music with a calm feel Some examples: Air from the Water Music Handel Air on a G String Bach Cavatina (from the Deerhunter) Stanley Myers Gymnopedie No. 1 Eric Satie The Girl with the Flaxen hair Debussy Chaconne Jeremiah Clarke Prelude from Te Deum Charpentier Sonatina Dussek Eleanor Plunkett O’Carolan (18th century Irish)
For the processional/bride’s entrance - often stately and dignified Some examples: Air (from Water Music) Handel All in a Garden Green stately Elizabethan English tune Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Handel Bridal Chorus (Here comes the Bride) Wagner Canon in D (very short version) Pachelbel Chaconne Jeremiah Clarke Gabriel’s Oboe (from The Mission) Lady Gethin O’Carolan Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s March) Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune Purcell Trumpet Tune John Stanley Variations on a Theme by Mozart (short version) Anon arr. Le Dentu Music from Lord of the Rings
For the recessional/ exit of bride and groom - upbeat and joyful! Some examples: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Handel Chaconne Jeremiah clarke Harp Concerto (1st Movement) Handel Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s march) Jeremiah Clarke Variations on a Theme by Mozart Le Dentu Wedding March (The traditional recessional) Mendelssohn Carolan’s Concerto O’Carolan Mairi’s Wedding Trad. Scottish
During the signing of the register Examples of tunes I have played by request Amazing Grace (Church weddings only) Air from Derry (Danny Boy) Ave Maria Schubert (Church weddings only) Breton Tune Canon in D (Complete) Pachelbel Castle on a Cloud from Les Miserables Cavatina from The Deerhunter Fields of Gold Song Bird You Raise Me Up Greensleeves Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring Bach (Church weddings only) Misty Moon River Songs during the signing of the register If requested I can also sing during the signing of the register unaccompanied self-accompanied on the harp or with the organ. Amazing Grace (church weddings) Ave Maria (Schubert) Lord of All Hopefulness (church weddings) Fields of Gold My Love is like a Red Red Rose My Lagan Love (an Irish love song) She moved through the fair (Our wedding day) Song Bird (Eva Cassidy/ All Angels) The Rose The First Time Ever I saw your face The Wind Beneath my Wings You Raise Me Up Other songs by request - if I know them or you are able to supply a recording and/or sheet music I will be happy if it’s possible to learn a song for your ceremony
Background Music Classical music including Air on a G String J.S.Bach Gavotte from French Suite no. 5 J.S.Bach Prelude in C J.S.Bach Fur Elise Beethoven Mandolin Sonata Beethoven Mazurka no.2 Chopin Chaconne Jeremiah Clarke Giga Corelli The Girl with the Flaxen Hair Debussy Sonatina Dussek Nimrod (from Enigma Variations) Elgar Canon in D (Pachelbel’s Canon) Pachelbel Air from the Water Music Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Handel Harp Concerto Handel Variations on a Theme Mozart (Arr. Le Dentu) Cavatina (from the Deerhunter) Stanley Myers O Mio Babbino Caro Puccini Hornpipe Purcell Gymnopedie No. 1 Eric Satie Traumerei Schumann Andante from Concerto for 2 mandolins Vivaldi Music from The Four Seasons Vivaldi plus other less known but beautiful music for by:- Arne Bochsa Mozart Nadermann Scarlatti and Dussek
Jazz standards and classics Ain’t no Sunshine Anything Goes As Time Goes By Autumn Leaves Black Orpheus Blue Moon Every Time We Say Goodbye Fly Me to the Moon Georgia Have I Told You Lately I get a kick out of you I got rhythm Isn’t She Lovely It had to be you Misty Moon River A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square Smoke gets in your Eyes Somewhere over the rainbow Take 5 Unchained Melody Other pop songs Angels Annie’s Song Eleanor Rigby Everything I Do (I do it for you) Songs by Enya Fields of Gold Greensleeves Here There and Everywhere (Beatles) Hey Jude I can’t help falling in love (Elvis Presley) Lady in Red Leaving on a Jet Plane Let it Be The Long and Winding Road My Way Norwegian Wood Runaway Send in the Clowns Songbird (Eva Cassidy also Oasis) Stairway to Heaven Summertime Sunshine on my Shoulders Tears in Heaven The First Time ever I saw your face Times Like These (Foo Fighters) We’ve only just begun (Carpenters) When I fall in love When you say nothing at all Wonderful tonight Wonderwall The Wind Beneath my Wings You Raise Me Up You’ll Never Walk Alone You’re Beautiful Your Song (Elton John Ask if your favourite is not here. If there is a song you would particularly like included it may well be possible for me to make an arrangement. Music from stage film and TV Ashokan Farewell Cavatina (from The Deer Hunter) Cinema Paradiso Theme Gabriel’s Oboe (The Mission) My Heart will Go On (Titanic) Music from Lord of the Rings, including In Dreams May it Be Music by Lloyd Webber, including All I ask of you Love Angel of Music Don’t Cry for me Argentina I don’t know how to love him Love Changes Everything Memory The Music of the Night Pie Jesu Phantom of the Opera Think of Me Disney tunes, including Beauty and the Beast Everybody wants to be a Cat A Whole New World
Traditional and Celtic Music
1. Irish including She moved through the Fair (Our Wedding Day) Lark in the Clear Air My Lagan Love Sally Gardens Star of the County Down Brian Boru’s March The Butterfly Carrickfergus Chanter’s Tune Cockles and Mussels The Cuillin Carolan’s Concerto (Mrs Power) (O’Carolan) Carolan’s Farewell to Music (O’Carolan) Danny Boy (Derry Air) Eleanor Plunkett (O’Carolan) Fear a ‘Bhata Fields of Athenry The Foggy Dew Give me your hand Hewlett (O’Carolan) Inis Oirr Lark in the Clear Air The Last Rose of Summer Morrison’s Jig Monaghan Jig Planxty Irwin (O’Carolan) Princess Royal (O’Carolan) The Quiet land of Erin Sean O’Dwyer Spinning Wheel Rose of Tralee When Irish Eyes are Smiling Miss Hamilton Si Beag Si Mor (O’Carolan) Women of Ireland The Parting Glass Gander in the Pratie Hole And many more dance tunes, slow airs and songs.
Also many other beautiful melodies by the 17/18th century Irish harper Turlough O’Carolan whose music combines Irishness with the fashionable Baroque music of his day. Many of his tunes sit well in a programme of classical style music, while others are dance tunes
2. Scottish including Auld lang Syne Isle of Aigas Cock of the North Loch Lomond Ye Banks and Braes Mairi’s Wedding Ye Banks and Braes My Love is like a Red, Red Rose Ca’ the Yowes Niel Gow’s Farewell to Whisky Calliope House Morning has Broken Cock of the North Petronella Eriskay love Lilt Roslin Castle Banks and Braes Scotland the Brave Mairi’s Wedding Skye Boat Song Dark Island Will Ye Go Lassie Go Da Day Dawn Flower of Scotland Drunken piper Gloomy Winter’s noo Awa’ Also songs by Robert Burns and many other tunes and songs
3. Welsh Tunes Including All through the Night The Ash Grove Cader Idris (Sweet Jenny Jones) David of the White Rock Men of Harlech Land of my Fathers Merch Megan Lady Owen’s Delight The Bells of Aberdovey The Rising of the Lark Meillionen o Feirionnydd (The Clover of Merionnydd) Helar Scyfarnog (Hunting the Hare) Cysga Di Fy Mhlentyn Tlwas (Sleep My Pretty baby) Y Bardd yn ei Awen (The Inspired Bard) Breuddwyd Frenhines (The Queen’s Dream) Y Crwtyn Llwd Hen Ferch Etan and many others
4. Traditional English Tunes including Scarborough Fair Greensleeves The Water is Wide and oher less well known but equally beautiful songs and tunes including Lovely Joan Brigg Fair When I was in my Prime Bushes and Briars All Things are quite Silent Enrico The Waterloo Dance Searching for Lambs The Banks of the Dee A Blacksmith Courted Me The Water is Wide
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Customer reviews for Elizabeth York
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03/10/2011 Elizabeth York
"Elizabeth was so professional and so fitting with everything she played for the day.
Keely and Aaron had met up with her to discuss the day with her before hand which was great.
I cannot thank her enough and so glad she was part of our special day.
"
Customer review by Trudy Skinner
17/06/2010 Elizabeth York
"Thank you so much for your playing it was simply beautiful and made the afternoon... You are very very talented and I shall be recommending you to all of my friends who are getting married!
Thanks once again
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Customer review by Hannah Burrage
24/04/2010 Elizabeth York
"Dear Elizabeth,
Just a quick note to thank you for the wonderful music you gave us at our wedding in April. Many of opur friends said how much they'd enjoyed the harp music.
My Dad was especially impressed with your playing of Dave Brubeck (and he's not easily impressed, I can tell you!)
We would recommend you most highly to any other wedding couples, or indeed anyone looking for a warm friendly and talented harpist to play at any function.
Many thanks again."
Customer review by Yvonne and Martin Frnklin
16/04/2010 Elizabeth York
"I was sorry I didn't get to speak to you at Catherine and Adam's wedding last Friday to say how beautiful the music was and how much we had appreciated it.
You made my husband.s day with "Land of my Fathers" and your choices after the ceremony were much enjoyed.
Thank you so much for sharing your superb talent with us."
Customer review by Jacquie and Geoff Armitage
08/02/2010 Elizabeth York
"The music was amazing and so many people have commented to us that it was wonderful. I will put some feedback on your website and will be recommending you to anyone I know who needs an excellent harpist.
Many thanks again
Claire
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Customer review by Claire Forty
10/10/2009 Elizabeth York
"Simon and I would like to say a huge thank you for playing so beautifully during our ceremony at Rushton hall.
So many of our guests commented on how lovely the music was and what a fantastic musician you are.
You really did provide a perfect accompaniment to the ceremony."
Customer review by Zoe & Simon Hardy
18/09/2009 Elizabeth York
"I just wanted to take the time to praise elizabeth york for her brilliant work at my wedding reception.
The music that she played in the background was breath-taking and the guests enjoyed each song.
I must say a big thank you from my new husband and myself, it helped to make the occasion wonderful.
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Customer review by D Kemp
28/08/2009 Elizabeth York
"Just a note to say a big thank you for playing the harp at our wedding.
You really created the perfect atnosphere. many people have said how beautifully you played.
Your playing also sounds fabulous on the wedding dvd - Ave Maria brings a tear every time we watch it.
Thank you again - we had the most perfect day.
"
Customer review by Sheryl and David Todd
01/10/2008 Elizabeth York
"Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day perfect. Lots of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was.
Also a special thank you for braving the cold & playing outside.
Sarah & Aamir Baloch "
Customer review by Sarah & Aamir Baloch
01/09/2008 Elizabeth York
"Dear Elizabeth,
Just a little note to thank you so much for playing the harp at our wedding.
We are so glad we chose the harp and so lucky we picked you!
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