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Versatile, original, and captivating, Amanda Whiting creates bespoke harp performances for luxury weddings and exclusive events
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Cardiff
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Amanda Whiting is one of the UK's most distinctive harpists, renowned for her versatility, artistry, and captivating live performances. Classically trained with an internationally acclaimed career spanning jazz, contemporary, and cinematic music, she creates elegant, bespoke performances that bring warmth, atmosphere, and individuality to every wedding. Whether you're dreaming of timeless classical works, jazz standards, film music, or beautifully arranged contemporary songs, Amanda tailors each performance to reflect your unique celebration. Her expressive style and ability to move effortlessly between genres ensure a soundtrack that is both personal and unforgettable. Alongside performing at luxury weddings and private celebrations, Amanda has appeared at prestigious venues and exclusive events throughout the UK and internationally. You will often find her playing at renowned venues such as Ronnie Scott's, The Jazz Café, and major international festivals. A "Jazz FM Instrumentalist of the Year" nominee, Amanda's recordings have received widespread critical acclaim and regular support from broadcasters including Jamie Cullum, Cerys Matthews and BBC Radio 6 Music. As a passionate educator, she also teaches jazz harp at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. With a reputation for professionalism, creativity and musical excellence, Amanda brings a fresh, contemporary approach to the harp, creating an elegant and memorable soundtrack for every stage of your wedding day.

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9 months ago, for a Wedding in Church Rd
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We are finally back down to earth after our wedding and honeymoon and just want to say a massive THANK YOU for being part of our big day and making it feel that extra bit special. Your playing was amazing and thank you for going the extra mile with our song choices! Tom and Maxine

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Amanda's Song list

My repertoire is extensive so I usually work with your choices. But here are some to give some inspiration..but just ask:
1000 years
all of me
all you need is love
at last
better together
budapest
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
cant help falling in love
Clocks/ many Colplay
If I aint got you
it must be love
lets stay together
make you feel my love
moondance/ many Van Morrison
perfect/ Many Ed Sheeran
Thinking out loud
Eva Cassidy – Songbird / Over the Rainbow
When you wish upon a star
What a wonderful world
You are so beautiful
Modern Requests:
Eva Cassidy – Songbird / Over the Rainbow
All of me -John Legend
A thousand years
Budapest
Perfect, Thinking out Loud-Ed Sheeran (plus others)
Morrison – Have I told you lately
Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
When I fall in love
Chasing cars
You’re Beautiful
Have I told you lately
Thinking out Loud, Perfect -Ed Sheeran
A thousand years
All of me -John Legend
Einaudi
To make you feel my love (Adele)
Songbird / Over the rainbow
When I fall in love
Stuck on you (other Lionel Richie)
Come away with me/ Don’t know why (Norah Jones)
Wonderful tonight
Chasing cars
Coldplay- Yellow, Clocks
Just the way you are/Marry you (Bruno Mars)
You’re Beautiful
You do something to me
…..and many more.
Classical Requests
J S Bach – Prelude in C, Jesu Joy
Debussy – Clair de Lune, Arabesque
Glinka – Variations on a theme of Mozart, Nocturne
Handel – Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Nella Fantasia- Morricone (Il Divo)
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Purcell – Trumpet Voluntary
Schubert – Ave Maria (church only)
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Wagner – “Here Comes the Bride”
Albeniz – Sonata in D
Bach – Air on a G string, Prelude no.1, Jesu Joy
Sheep may safely Graze, Arioso
Boccherini – Menuet
Debussy – 1st Arabesque, Clair de Lune
Delibes – Flower Duet from Lakmé
Elgar – Chanson de matin
Fauré – Berceuse, Pavane
Glinka – Variations, Nocturne
Gounod or Schubert- Ave Maria
Grieg – Morning from ‘Peer Gynt Suite’
Handel – Air from Water Music, Largo
MacDowell – To a Wild Rose
Massenet – Meditation from Thaïs
Offenbach – Bacarolle
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Puccini – O mio babbino caro, Nessun Dorma
Saint-Saens – The Swan
Satie-Gymnopédie
Tchaikovsky – various
Vivaldi-The Four Seasons
…..plus many more…just ask!
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical crossover, Christmas, Classical, Film / TV music, Opera, Contemporary classical, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Jazz fusion, Blues, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Hip Hop, Latin, World music
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Producer, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching
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