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Magdalena Reising

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About Magdalena

Magdalena Reising is a Scottish born Singer and harpist with a wealth of professional experience playing for Royalty and celebrities.
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Brighton
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Magdalena has composed and played on many Cd releases, radio and live performances. Her grand pedal harp provides subtle atmospheric elegance at special events including corporate functions, parties,weddings and recitals. Her lovely voice can accompany the delicacy of the harp if required. She can also use her looper which can provide harmony and backing. She plays a wide repertoire ranging from popular, classical, folk to jazz. She has enjoyed a 10 year harp residency with Cunard on the famous Queen Mary 2 ship . She is based in Brighton, East Sussex. She is passionate about her work and always brings in her unique style and charm. As well as a professional singer and harpist, she is also a sound healer having studied in Nepal and Bali with sound healers. She understands the power of presence within every public performance and presents herself with grace and maturity. Also Uk venues / clients include ; The Grand, Brighton, Stanmer House, Prince and Princess of Romania,Sunrise Senior Living Group, Amberley Castle, National Trust Properties around the Uk and many more. She has played for many celebrities including Bob Geldof, Tony Robinson ( Black Adder ) OBE, Jimmy Tarbuck and more. Catch her whilst you can !

Magdalena's Song list

Auld Lang Syne
Autumn Leaves
Are You Lonesome Tonight ?
All of Me
Amazing Grace
Aint Misbehavin
Armenian Folk Song
Asturia- Spanish
Air on G String
All Through the Night
Annie s Song
Are You Lonesome Tonight ?
Beatles - Yesterday
- Michele
- Something
- She s Leaving Home
- Norwegian Wood and more ...
Beauty and the Beast
Besame Mucho
Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered
Blue Moon
Bransle de La Torche
Brazil
Butterfly Slip Jig
Cavatina
Chaconne
Charade
Claire de Lune
Cockles and Mussels
Chopin Preludes
Chariots of Fire
Cheek to Cheek
Dance Me to the End of Love
Danny Boy
Daunce
David of the White Rock
Dvorak Medley
Embraceable You
Fantasia Impromtu - Chopin
Fascination
Feed the Birds
Feelings
Fernando
Fields of Gold
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Fly Me to the Moon
Gentle Rain
Greensleeves
Happy Birthday
Hebrew Medleys
Hit the Road Jack
Hyme a L'Amour
I Can See Clearly
I Could have Danced All Night
I Love Paris
I ll Wait for You
I Put a Spell on You
Imagine
Irish - Trip to Sligo
In the Still of the Night
Irish Medleys
Irish Blessings
Irish Washer Woman
Jesu of Mans Desiring
Jewish Medleys
Joan of Arc
Killing Me Softly with His Song
Lara s Theme
La Vie En Rose
Lilli Marlene
Libertango
Loch Lomond
Love Me Tender
Lover Man
Love Story
Make You Feel My Love
Maris Wedding
Meditation
Middle Eastern Music
Minuet
Misty
Money Money Money
Moonlight Sonata
Moon River
Moscow Nights
My Favourite Things
My Foolish Heart
My Funny Valentine
My Heart Will Go On
My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
My Own True Love
Nature Boy
Ne Me Quitte Pas
Nights in White Satin
O Sole Mio
Oblivion
Ol Man River
On the Beautiful Danube
Over The Rainbow
Originals ...
Pachabels Canon in D
Polovstian Dances
Pavane
Pomp and Circumstance
Prelude from the Suite no 1 for Violin and Cello
Prelude in C
Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head
Romance
Santa Lucia
Sakura
Scarborough Fair
Send in the Clouds
Sentimental Jourmey
Sonta in G Major
She Moves Through the Fair
Sherandoah
Skyboat Song
Smile
Somone to Watch Over Me
Song From the Secret Garden
Speak Softly Love
Strangers in the Night
Summertime
Suzanne
Tales From the Vienna Woods
Tango of Love
Tenesse Waltz
The Drunken Sailor
The Happy Farmer
The Summer Knows
Theme from Variations
The Swan
Thalassa - Greece
The Man I Love
The Rose
These Foolish Things
TheWater is Wide
The Very Thought of You
Those Were the Days
Thousands
Tocatta and Fugue
Una Mattina
Unfogettable
Vltava
Waltzing Matilda
What a Wonderful World
When You Wish Apon a Star
Where or When
Who By Fire
Wild is the Wind
Wild Mountain Thyme
Xmas Songs eg Silent Night
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Have Yourself a Very Merry Xmas
Away in a Manger
The Coventry Carol
Deck the Halls
Ding Dong Merrily
The First Nowell
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
Good Kind Wencelas
The Holly and the Ivy
I Saw Three Ships
Infant Holly
Jingle Bells
Noel Nouvelet
O Holy Night
O Christmas Tree
Silent Night
Twelve Days of Xmas
We Three Kings
We Wish You a Merry Xmas. etc etc
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Magdalena's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£312.50
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 hours
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£375
Drinks reception2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£375
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner5 hours
- 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. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£750
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

the uniqueness of my sound and varied repertoire that i sing with the harp should you require I can loop also I can bring in lovely jazz musicians into my ensemble

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I ve spent the last 10 years out at sea as resident harpist on the Cunard Line - the last 5 years have been on the majestic Queen Mary 2 ship- travelling around the world. In the Uk - recently I played in the Hawth Theatre, and Cheveny House - the home of the Foreign Secretary. I love playing in Stately Homes and Castles- for example Amberley Castle in Suss

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Too many to name but a few ... Madeleine Peyreux Diana Krall Leonard Cohen Joni Mitchell Stacey Kent Billie Holiday Jacque Lousier

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

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure the event runs as smoothly. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

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

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

None at all - i have a battery amp if needed to play outside. If it is raining, I will need full cover or toperform insdoors as my instrument is very expensive

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure a pleasant atmosphere. However, I definetly happy to chat through and make sure we find what works best for your event.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song is not included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you d like me to learn , I am happy to do this for you. It s best to have a chat / message about it
Musicianship
Genres:
Light music, Christmas, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Ambient, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Easy listening, Originals, Acoustic, Covers, Soul, Vintage, World music, Polish music, Jewish music, Hebrew songs, French music, Armenian, Brazilian music, Greek music, Spanish music, Tango
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Accompanist, Live looping, Music therapy, Instrumental teaching, Community music worker
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