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About Elin

Hello! Welcome to my page. I’m so excited to share my music with you, guaranteed to add some magic to any event!

Harpist

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I love playing the harp and making beautiful music for special events like yours! I have been a freelancer for the past 5 years and my love for the art only grows. I feel fortunate enough to have performed with some of the best orchestras in the UK, including the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, at someone of the best venues in this country, including the Royal Opera House, Royal Albert Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall I am very lucky to play on two concert harps, one blonde coloured, beautiful, with an air of simplicity, and one gold that will add wow factor to an event. I would be thrilled to add harp music to your event, and will always do everything I can to incorporate whatever you want for your event! Classical, pop, jazz, a mash up of everything!

Elin

5 out of 5

5 verified reviews

Satisfaction

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Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Elin's Reviews

5 out of 5

Elin was brilliant at our wedding, adding a touch of elegance and class to our ceremony. She set the mood perfectly, playing beautiful songs on a gold harp which also looked amazing in the room. Elin was very professional and easy to communicate throughout, making it simple for us to organise the day. We could highly recommend Elin for any event.

5 out of 5

Elin played for us at my dad’s funeral on Friday 31st may . She was amazing and played beautifully . We can’t thank her enough as a family for making it such a special and memorable occasion , fantastic skill and just perfect . Thank you Elin !

5 out of 5

Elin was amazing! We booked her for a Grand Launch of our newest building; she arrived on time, set-up promptly and played wonderfully. Everyone enjoyed the music and it set a really nice atmosphere for the event.

Reply from Elin

7 months ago

Thanks so much!

5 out of 5

What a fabulous and talented musician! We had the pleasure of Elin playing at our drinks party, and she was absolutely outstanding. A very talented player, charming lady, and everything was absolutely perfect. if you have the chance to have Elin play for you then don't hesitate, you will be very grateful. Thank you Elin!

5 out of 5

We can’t thank Elin enough for making our special day, extra special! She played at our wedding and blew everyone away! With a mix of classical and contemporary, She appealed to everyone’s tastes. Professional from start to finish and so talented, we and our guests could have sat there for hours listening! Beth and Pete xx

We can’t thank Elin enough for making our special day, extra special! She played at our wedding and blew everyone away! With a mix of classical and contemporary, she appealed to everyone’s tastes. Professional from start to finish and so talented, we and our guests could have sat there for hours listening! Beth and Pete xx

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Elin's Song list

This is not a finalised list, please feel free to make your own requests!

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Fields of Gold - Sting

Can’t help falling in love - Elvis

Everything I do, I do it for you - Bryan Adams

A thousand years - Christina Perri

By your side - Sade

At last - Etta James

Vienna - Billy Joel

Can you feel the love tonight - Elton John

All of me - John Legend

What a wonderful world

By your side - Sade

Night and Day - Cole Porter

Somewhere over the rainbow

Moon river

Stand by me

Pure imagination

A trip to the islands

Caledonia

My favourite things

Pachelbels Canon

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Arabesque no 1 - Debussy

To a wild rose - Edward McDowell

River flows in you - Yiruma

Largo - Handel

La fille aux cheveux de Lin - Debussy

Waltz of the flowers - Tchaikovsky

Jesu, joy of man’s desiring - J.S.Bach

I see the light - Tangled

A whole new world - Aladdin

Up theme tune

Tale as old as time - Beauty and the beast

When your wish upon a star

Wild mountain thyme

4 welsh waltzes

Sleep my baby lullaby - trad welsh

Fair Lisa - trad welsh

By the sea - trad welsh

Amazing grace

Auld lang syne - Trad

My bonnie lies over the ocean

Danny boy

Scarborough fair

Elin's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£425

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£425

Background music for private event

Two 45 minute performances

£450

Wedding breakfast

3 x 45 minutes sets

£475

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.

£625

Customer questions

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

I always try and be as flexible as possible, and happy to talk through any changes of time.

How much time do you need to set up?

I always try and arrive anywhere an hour before I start playing, but if you are limited with set up time I will always do my best to fit in with what time there is.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Absolutely, transport is included!

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

The harp can easily be taken outside. There needs to be a flat surface for the harp to sit on, as well as some shelter! A gazebo or anything similar usually does the trick!

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Of course! - and please feel free to make your own requests too!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely, drop me a message with any requests you may have. If possible, give me as much notice as possible, but I’ll always do my best to incorporate your choices with whatever time I have.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Traditional church music, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Renaissance, Opera, 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, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers

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Instruments:

Harp

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Event types:

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

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