Alexandra King (Harpist)

Alexandra is a fantastic young harpist with a varied repertoire from classical to traditional folk to popular music. An elegant backdrop to many events. Christmas repertoire also available!

Price from £288 + travel

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Set List / Repertoire

Classic
Bach: Prelude in C
Bach (arranged by Granjany) - Etude No. 3, ‘Sarabande’ and Etude No. 6, “Andante”Cabezon: Pavane and VariationsClarke: Chaconne
Chertok: Around the Clock, mvts 1, 2 & 3
Debussy: La fille aux cheveux de lin, Clair de lune
Delibes: Flower Duet
Faure: Cantique, Pavane
Glinka: Variations on a theme of Mozart
Grandjany: Pastorale
Handel: Allegro, Sarabande
Kanga: Solitude
Mayhew: Fiskars
Mendelssohn: Wedding March
Naderman: Sonata II
Pachelbel: Canon in D
Salzédo: Suite of 8 Dances: Seguidilla, Tango
Samuel-Rousseau: Variations pastorales sur un vieux noel
Satie: Gymnopédie No.1, Gnossienne No.1
Schubert: Ave Maria
Tournier: Quatre Preludes pour Harpe No.s I & IV
Vivaldi: Spring (theme) from the Four Seasons, Winter (2nd Movement – Largo) from the Four Seasons
Wagner: Bridal March
Watkins: Fire dance from Petit Suite

Traditional
English
Flowers in the Valley
Greensleeves
Scarborough Fair

Irish
Brian Boru’s March
Danny Boy
The Lark in the Clear Air

Scottish
Eriskay Love Lilt
Kinloch of Kinloch
Skye boat song
A Fairy’s Love Song
A' Bheairt-Fhioda (A Weaving Lilt)

Welsh
Harp of Gold
The Ash Grove
Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (Watching the Wheat)

Other
Wreck of the John B Sloop
Le Bon Petit Roi d'Yvetot (arr. Grandjany)

Jazz
Bert Kaempfert: Strangers In The Night
Gershwin: Embraceable You, Summertime
Harold Arlen (sung by Judy Garland): Over The Rainbow
Henry Mancini: Moon River
Nat King Cole: When I Fall in Love
Nina Simone: Feeling Good

Popular
Dolly Parton/ Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You
Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah
Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven
Lionel Richie: Endless Love
The Beatles: Across the Universe, Norwegian Wood, Here Comes The Sun, The Long and Winding Road
Westlife: Flying Without Wings
Sting/Eva Cassidy: Fields Of Gold
The Rolling Stones: Ruby Tuesday
Metallica: Nothing Else Matters
Siur Rós: Hoppipolla
Amanda McBroom: The Rose

Film/Show
Alan Silvestri: Feather Theme (Forrest Gump)
Des’Ree: Kissing You (Romeo and Juliet)
Phillip Glass: Truman Sleeps (The Truman Show)
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Don’t Cry For Me Argentina (Evita), Memory (Cats), All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)
Rodgers and Hammerstein II: My Favourite Things, Edelweiss (The Sound of Music)
Hans Zimmer: Honour Him (Gladiator)
Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley: Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)

Full Biography

**Please note Alexandra King is unavailable for bookings past September 2012 unless the event date falls within the months of June, July and August.**



Highlights
* Degree standard harpist
* Plays a varied repertoire from classical to traditional and pop
* Low rates in the South
* Excellent value for money

Alexandra graduated in 2007 from the University of Huddersfield with an Upper Second Degree in Music, having previously studied Piano at Trinity College of Music, in London. Since her graduation she has been in demand as a harpist, performing all over the country: on the television, for royalty, MP’s, and even rock stars.

Previous engagements include providing music at a drinks reception for HRH Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to the University of Huddersfield, at the new London Venue King’s Place for their corporate opening ceremony, on Channel 4’s television series Come Dine With Me, for a party hosted by rock band The Cure, and for PRS for Music's Christmas charity luncheon alongside their guest speaker Rick Wakeman.

In 2004 Alexandra performed with the Brighton Youth Orchestra at Glyndebourne Opera House, and at the Brighton Dome in a concert featuring Evelyn Glennie. During her time at Huddersfield she performed regularly with the orchestra, symphonic wind orchestra and new music ensemble, with whom she performed a concert as part of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and which was subsequently broadcast on BBC radio 3. She performed again for the festival in 2007, in an ensemble of 20 harpists, including Rhodri Davies and Eira Lynne Jones. She has also performed regularly with the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra.

In 2009 Alexandra resumed her harp studies with Helen Arnold, achieving a high distinction for her final Grade 8, and the ABRSM Diploma in Performance.

Alexandra is available for hire for all kinds of functions. She has played for weddings and other events in churches, castles, hotels, stately homes, museums, colleges and universities, spas and even at the Houses of Parliament. Her varied repertoire ranges from classical and folk to more popular pieces.

Your Event
Alexandra can learn a request provided she has at least 4 weeks' notice and feels they are suitable to learn on the harp.

Previous Clients include
RBS, ITV, Kings Place, The British Japanese Parliamentary Group, The Football Association, Waitrose, PRS for Music, Haven Holiday Parks, ExtraCare Charitable Trust, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield Contemporary Festival, Serco Consulting, The Royal College of Surgeons.

Lineup

Default lineup: 1 performer

Female solo harpist.

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“We found Alive Network very easy to deal with. Alexandra not only played beautifully, she looked like part of the wedding party, dressed for the occasion. She really added to the atmosphere of the wedding in particular during the ceremony, making the ceremony even more beautiful. We have received many positive comments about her set list and we also really appreciated when Alexandra came to us with some kind words before she left. Thanks Rebecca & Rhys Burningham ”


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booked Alexandra King (Harpist) for their Wedding in Kent

“Alex King was a pleasure to deal with wowed our guests on the day, her music during and after the ceremony created a beautiful atmosphere and set the tone for the whole day, thankyou!”


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“Alive Network proved to be very professional at all times and provided the confidence I needed to secure a Harpist for my daughter's wedding reception. Alexandra King is a charming young lady and a proficient harpist and I would not hesitate in recommending her to others.”


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booked Alexandra King (Harpist) for their Wedding in Hampshire

“I would just like to say that we were very happy with Alexandra's performance at our recent wedding. We feel that she really made the ceremony something special, and many of the guests have commented on how impressed they were. I would definitely recommend her. ”

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