Maria McNamee Harpist

Maria is an Irish harpist who began playing the harp at the age of 9, embracing both traditional Irish and classical music. She holds a Masters Degree from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and the Silver Medal for her BMus (Hons) in Music Performance. Prior to this, Maria spent 6 years at Chetham’s School of Music aged 12-18. Maria plays the harp as a soloist and in many different group combinations, for concerts and events. Recent clients include Meta, Fortnum & Mason, the Irish Embassy in London and Marylebone Music Festival. As an orchestral musician Maria has played under the baton of many world-renowned conductors. These performances have brought her to top concert halls such as the Royal Festival Hall, Symphony Hall, Cadogan Hall, Ulster Hall, SSE arena Belfast, Slovak Radio Hall, Stoller Hall and Bridgewater Hall. I can offer music for your event on the concert harp or the celtic harp. I also have the option to add cello, fiddle, guitar, whistles, voice or flute. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about these options! If you’re interested in hiring a traditional Irish group, please see my encore page ‘Green Time Folk’ I look forward to hearing from you!