Gina Gallacher

Scottish harpist Gina began her musical education on the clarsach aged 10 after she was first captivated by the sound of the harp. She began learning traditional music on the clarsach before progressing onto the Classical Concert Harp at the age of 16. Gina is currently training in harp performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) under the tutelage of Sharron Griffiths. Gina was a member of the North East Harp Ensemble, a group of clarsach players, ranging in age and ability, who came together to learn new repertoire and share their music with the community. The ensemble performed at various events and fundraisers including Aberdeen International Youth Festival, the annual Harps of Gold concerts and at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Gina first gained orchestral experience with the Aberdeen Youth Orchestra and has gone onto performing with the Aberdeen Chamber Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland. She has most recently performed in a RCS production of Poulenc's opera Les Mamelles de Tirésias which received positive reviews. Gina is a freelance performer in the North East Scotland. She has played at numerous functions, weddings and several charity events including fundraising concerts for Save the Children and the Archie Foundation