Hire Bianca Watts | Harpist in London

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Blue - Joni Mitchell cover

Claire de Lune - Claude Debussy

The Moldau - Smetana

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About Bianca

Award-winning harpist and singer. Bianca excels at classical harp, jazz, folk and pop music.

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Harpist

London

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Bianca began studying the harp at age seven in Chantilly, France, and has been charmed by the instrument ever since. In 2019 she completed her Masters degree in harp at Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Distinction and in 2016 she graduated with a First Class Honours degree from Durham University in Spanish, Chinese and Music. She also studied the harp for two years at the Royal Conservatoire of Madrid. Bianca plays solo recitals, gigs with harp & voice, with orchestras, for weddings, parties and any other event seeking a harpist!

Bianca

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Bianca's Reviews

5 out of 5

Bianca provided a wonderful varied set.

5 out of 5

Bianca was hired to play background music for our recent event at the Savoy. She was highly professional, communicative throughout the whole booking process and a joy to have as part of our event. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Bianca

1 year ago

Thank you, it was a pleasure playing for you guys!

5 out of 5

It was an amazing experience to have Bianca play at my wedding reception. She has incredible talent and played various ranges of music that was pleasing to my guest. Bianca had good communication throughout process of trying to organise, what i wanted on our wedding reception. She is very professional; have the sweetest personality and warm welcoming attitude to all my guest. I would recommend having Bianca play at your function ! Thank you Bianca for making my day special .

5 out of 5

Your singing and playing were beyond beautiful - everyone absolutely loved it and I'm only sad that I couldn't have heard more! You created the perfect atmosphere and made our ceremony so very special and we're so grateful for that!

5 out of 5

We had the very great pleasure of Bianca’s company in the Art Gallery for two lovely days, this was a great success as Bianca enchanted and entertained all who passed through the door with her captivating Harp playing and most wonderful singing. Hearts and souls were lifted as indeed were sales. Thank you Bianca xx

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5 gigs

Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

5th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 5 years

Bianca's Song list

Albeniz, Isaac – Malagueña

Alvars, Parish - La Danse des Fées

Andre Caplet - Divertissements a la Française

Andre Caplet - Divertissements a L’Espagnole

Benzecry - Alwa

Britten, B. Ceremony of carols Interlude and There is no rose

Britten, B. Suite for Harp

Chertok , P - Ten Past Two, Harpicide at Midnight

Croft, William – Ground

Debussy – Claire de Lune

Debussy - Des Pas Sur la Neige

Dusik J.L. - Six Sonatines

Glinka, M. - Nocturne

Guridi, Jesus - Viejo Zortzico

Granados – Spanish Dance No. 5 (duo transcribed by Salzedo)

Handel - Harp Concerto

Hasselmans – Valse de Concert

Hasselmans - La source

Henson-Conant, Deborah - Baroque Flamenco

Hindemith, P. - Sonate

Mathias, William – Santa Fe Suite

Pierné, G – Impromptu Caprice

Prokofiev –Prelude in C (op.12 N.7)

Rota, Nina - Sarabanda

Thomas, John - Minstrel’s Adieu to his Native land

Thomas, John - Watching the Wheat

Tournier, Marcel – Au Matin, Etude de Concert

Turina, Joaquin – Ciclo Plateresco

Saint Saens – Morceau de Concert

Salzedo – Tango, Gavotte, Polka

Soler, Antonio – Sonata N.10

Suggested for Weddings

Croft, William – Ground

Bach - Preludes n.1

Davies, Peter Maxwell - Farewell to Stromness

Debussy – Claire de Lune

Pachelbel - Pachelbel’s Canon in D

Moon River

Savourna Stevenson - Tickled Pink

Erik Satie - Gymnopédies n.1

H. Renié - Au bord du Ruisseau

Rameau - Le Rappel des oiseaux

J.S Bach First Prelude

Yann Tiersen - La valse d’Amelie

Hasselmans - La source

Scarlatti - Sonata in D minor K77

Greensleeves - trad

Ed Sheeran - Photograph

Harp and Voice

Handel - O sleep why dost though leave me

Falla - Nana

Gershwin - Summertime

Can’t help Falling in love

Fly me to the moon

Kissing you - Des’ree

When somebody Loved me - Sarah McLachlan

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Wrecking ball - Miley Cyrus

All of you - John Legend

Stay with me - Sam smith

Mountain Peasant Song - Fleet Foxes

Chelsea Hotel - Leonard Cohen

Emmylou - First Aid Kit

Amado Mio

River - Joni Mitchell

Case of you - Joni Mitchell

Can’t make you love me

Say a little prayer - Aretha Franklin

Mr Bojangles -Aretha Franklin

59th Street - Paul Simon

Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish

Danny Boy - trad

Wild Mountain Thyme - trad

The Wild Rover - trad

Whiskey in the Jar - trad

Farewell, Farewell - trad

Waters of Tyne - trad

Aud Lang Syne - trad

She moves through the fair - trad

Annie’s Song - John Denver

Au port - Camille

Quelqu'un m'a dit - Carla Bruni

La vie en rose - Edith Piaf

Ta reine - Angele

Songbird - Eva Cassidy

Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy

Un poco Loco - Coco

Can you feel the love - The Lion King

9 crimes -Damien Rice

To build a home - Cinematic Orchestra

At Last - Etta James

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

Daydreamer - Adele

Yesterday - The Beatles

I wanna hold your hand - The Beatles

Andante andante, ABBA

The First Noel

Walking in the Air - The snowman

Bianca's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£225
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£325
Up to 3 hours	£400

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try my best to be flexible to help you have the best event possible. If timings change slightly just let me know as soon as possible.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive 40 mins before the performance to get the harp in place, tune and have a small warm up. If this isn't possible just let me know.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Absolutely - I've include all travel costs, including the transport of my harp, in the quotes

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

None at all - my instrument is played acoustically so I don't need any equipment. If it is raining then I will need full cover or to perform indoors as my instrument is valuable and could be damaged. For harp and singing I will bring my own amp and microphones which can be battery powered if need be,

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If there is a special song you'd like me to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc. The fee will depend on how hard the song is and how long it is.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, Folk, Country, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Spanish music, French music, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Irish rock

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Instruments:

Harp, Celtic harp, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night

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Other skills:

Actor, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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