Highly Recommended Based in West Yorkshire but travels UK wide
A spell-binding tripleharpist using exquisite hand-made harps. Performing contemporary, classical, folk, jazz, Latin & Celtic ‘rock’ plus pop & opera, FW Harp can include bells & tapping for added interest or wear period costume for special events! Prices: From £300 + for local weddings, £180 for schools/public speaking etc
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"Hi Rebecca.
Firstly thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding the harpist, and your kind good wishes for our daughter and her new husband. Yes we all had a great time and everything went to plan, the day was as near perfect as you could hope for.
The harpist, FW Harp was a great success and the happy couple were, as planned, both surprised and pleased with her, she was very well received and we found her to be very professional and accommodating.
Whilst the weather was not all it could have been, FW Harp did her best to provide some entertainment both indoors and outside and really was a credit to all of you.
I have left your details with the wedding coordinator at the venue as she did not have any contact details for harpist or less usual types of entertainment for weddings and as my experience with you was so enjoyable I had no hesitation in recommending you to her.
Once again thank you for your best wishes and all your help, you did us proud.
"
She is self taught and plays by ear with a delicate and innovative touch using a selection of harps providing varied sounds depending on the occasion all with the sonorous full orchestral 'bassy' sound of the triple harp. With rave reviews from concerts and private bookings alike she is bringing the art and history of the harp to a new level in the UK making her own instruments and even performing with bells on her ankles and rings on her fingers as well as tapping & drumming the instrument's sound board to complete the effect for more folky tunes. She can also add to all this by performing her own compositions if required!
Wedding package For weddings she uses a sit-down traditional harp and will add the bells rings and tapping at your request only of course if the sound would be right for the event.
The wedding package is adaptable but the price generally includes playing guests into the venue, the bridal entrance, signing of the register, the couple leaving, playing outside (so long as not in direct sunlight and not in rain) or inside during drinks and playing during the meal for 90 minutes or up until speeches. The total performance time is usually for 3 hours with breaks in between.
Parties etc FW Harp uses a larger stand-up harp for corporates and cocktail parties, which has a more modern image and is ideal for events such as art gallery openings etc.
Recitals, school visits & public speaking For historical recitals, FW Harp has a selection of crinolines and Elizabethan costumes which she can perform in, adding an even more authentic feel to events such as the many National Trust functions which she has appeared at. She is also an informed public speaker about the history of the harp and will speak at your event or attend schools and colleges for lectures etc.
Recent venues include: Eclectic jazz & cafe bars - both in the UK and USA, FW Harp plays her own compositions and adaptations of folk.
World folk/folk festivals - most recently MusicPort (Whitby) - “ASTOUNDING!!”
Rock venues - (yes really!!) sometimes to chill-out and/or on main stage whilst bands are swapped over. - Support and good luck wishes received from; Led Zeppelin, Guns ’n’ Roses, Terrorvision and NRBQ!
Weddings - Her vast repertoire and versatility make her very popular at top venues around the North of England.
Speaking - FW Harp’s intros have become popular in the field of entertainment and her research into harp history is widely appreciated (and you get great music as well!)
Schools - workshops on the history and music of the harp through the ages with costumes for primary age groups. Every group can be tailored to suit many aspects of the national curriculum.
Community centres and hospices - the therapeutic and inspirational effect of the harp is well-known and combined with FW Harp’s innovative approach makes her regular visitor to local help centres etc. She encourages ‘hands-on’ and takes some small cymbals for public participation of any age. She is also involved in a project to bring music to the bereaved, following in the footsteps of one of the historical uses of the harp. Lady at ‘Help the Aged’ workshop - “You took the mystery out of music for me”
What they say about FW Harp: "Sheer magic" - National Trust
"You really must go and see this amazing Harper"- Musician's Union
"Hard to imagine its just one woman and her harp making that sound” - Jenny Murray (BBC Radio 4)
“A unique and delicious sound… stirring and wild… a heady brew… fascinating and enjoyable” - Manchester Evening News
“I don’t think there’s anyone in the world playing like you… I don’t think there ever has been” - International Harp Journal (Claus Huttel)
“She doesn’t simply pluck the strings; she hammers them, strums them and drums her fingers on the harps sound board” - Telegraph & Argus
Additional written references are available on request from Alive Network - please ask your agent
Please note: FW Harp is available to play for up to 3 x 60 minutes, provided this fits within a time slot which does not have long breaks between, before, or after each 60 minute slot.
FW Harp (Harpist)'s Set List / Repertoire
Wedding ceremony favourites Bridal March by Wagner Wedding March by Mendelssohn Pachelbel’s Canon Intermezzo from Rusticana by Mascagny Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod Ave Maria by Schubert Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by Handel Air from Water Music by Handel Largo from Serse by Handel Morning from Peer Gynt by Grieg Panis Angelicus by Cesar Franck Pavane by Faure Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Air by Henry Purcell Maid Marian by Clannad Morfarenhines - traditional Welsh popular celtic entrance tune
Classical: includes well known favourites by Mozart Saint Saens Schubert Vivaldi Corelli & Beethoven amongst others
Opera: includes favourite themes and Neapolitan
Shows: favourites from Lloyd Webber and well known show favourites
Popular: includes theme tunes such as the Titanic and well known melodies from the 50's to date plus some light jazz
Folk: Welsh, Scottish and Irish favourites
Background music: As a general plan the music starts formally with classical pieces and develops into well known tunes
Other: Also a set of fast and rhythmical Flamenco & South American/Latin and ‘World' folk tunes with maracas and bells as well as drumming on the sound board. Fiona has 'drummed' a Bride into the ceremony with an irish jig with bells, and played a Japanese tune for a Bride from Japan (Furusato).
She will learn pieces especially for your event, given enough notice
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Customer reviews for FW Harp (Harpist)
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12/05/2009 FW Harp (Harpist)
"Hi Rebecca.
Firstly thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding the harpist, and your kind good wishes for our daughter and her new husband. Yes we all had a great time and everything went to plan, the day was as near perfect as you could hope for.
The harpist, FW Harp was a great success and the happy couple were, as planned, both surprised and pleased with her, she was very well received and we found her to be very professional and accommodating.
Whilst the weather was not all it could have been, FW Harp did her best to provide some entertainment both indoors and outside and really was a credit to all of you.
I have left your details with the wedding coordinator at the venue as she did not have any contact details for harpist or less usual types of entertainment for weddings and as my experience with you was so enjoyable I had no hesitation in recommending you to her.
Once again thank you for your best wishes and all your help, you did us proud.
"
Customer review by Les Cutler
19/09/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"We enjoyed the entertainment very much. FW Harp helped us to choose just the right mix of music for all parts of our day. She was a real star and really put the finishing touches to what was a very special day. Thank you.
We would recommend her to anyone having a ceremony like ours
Jackie Daniel"
Customer review by Jackie Daniel
27/07/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"FW Harp was fantastic and she made the event special and a great success, All of the guests and Staff were impressed and FW Harp herself was lovely.
I want to thank you for all your help with this and be assured if we ever require your services in any other events we run we will be in contact.
Kind Regards
"
Customer review by Karen
22/06/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"FW Harp was brilliant. All of our guests thought she was tremendous and I have emailed her directly. It was a perfect day and the sun shone non-stop.
FW Harp was able to play outside in the beautiful gardens and inside during our ceremony. I would not hesitate to use her again for any event we plan.
Thank you for all your assistance.
"
Customer review by Jacqueline Hawkes (nee Taylor)
15/06/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"Just to say a huge 'thank you' for your wonderful harp playing at our wedding on Thursday 31 May at Crab Manor. All of our guests were simply enchanted with you and the joy you gave. It was absolutely tremendous.
Our kindest regards to you.
"
Customer review by Jacqueline and Tim Hawkes
21/05/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"Thank you for attending our wedding, we all thought your music was brilliant.
I was so pleased that everything went well and you didn’t have the rain to contend with.
All our guests said they really enjoyed the music & were amazed & haven’t stoped talking about you.
I will definitely be recommending you.
Thanks again
"
Customer review by Kelly & Michael Salisbury
16/05/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"We found the experience to be wonderful and have since kept in contact with FW Harp as a strong musical link for our school.
Many thanks again for your help.
"
Customer review by Lee Spink
16/05/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"FW Harp was absolutely brilliant I have had lots of comments on how
great she was.
Alive Network was very easy to deal with which made everything run
smoothly and I wasn't worried that anything would go wrong and it
didn't.
Thank you very much and please thank FW Harp for me as well.
Regards
"
Customer review by Kelly Salisbury
23/03/2007 FW Harp (Harpist)
"Just a note to let you know that the night was a great success and that FW Harp contributed to a lovely night.
She played throughout the night and the guests commented how beautiful the music was and we were more than happy with how everything was planned.
Thankyou for helping us organise the night at such short notice. We shall definitely be using you again in the near future and we would recommend FW Harp to anyone who enquires.
"
Customer review by Tariq Khan
13/07/2006 FW Harp (Harpist)
"We had a ball at the wedding, everything went beautifully even the weather
did us proud, the entertainment was fantastic, the harpist was absolutely
mind blowing, all the guests were amazed at the wonderful sounds, truly
memorable. "
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