Celtic Harpist

Marie Kelly

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From modern to medieval , folk to contemporary , Celtic harp and voice - Marie will be delighted to create a special occasion for you
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Marie Kelly is a professional Singer Harper and Actor who studied at Trinity College Dublin the College of Music Dublin and in Vienna. She has an MA in Text and Performance Studies from Kings College London and RADA. Her work ranges from West End shows including a season at the Vic in HMS Pinafore to Regional Repertory BBC Radio featuring in the Radio 2 Series of Classic Musicals and Friday Night is Music Night RTE Radio and Television “Let’s Sing A Song “ as well as recitals for Lyric FM. Recent Roles include Stepmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Marion in “A day in the Lives of Frankie Abbott “ Marie Lloyd in On The Halls and is currently touring in “Tipperary to Flanders Fields” which ranges from Victorian Music Hall to Jazz and Dido’s Lament . She has released an album of classic standards Gershwin ,Arlen Porter “Two Hours Later” and two original singles “Alive”and “Hold Me Through the Night”

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Alexandra H
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Solton Manor
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4 out of 5

Hi Marie, A very belated thank you for doing such a wonderful job on our wedding day last month. Everyone kept saying how special and moving the service was, and I know that was in many ways down to you and your lovely playing. Thank you for being so reliable and flexible with the arrangements – it really took some stress out of the day for us! Alex and Laurence

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Norah R
6 years ago, for a Concert in W Smithfield
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4 out of 5

Marie entertained us at the St Batholomew's Hospital Annual Gala Concert The Music of our Isles on her Celtic Harp both accompanying herself singing airs from the British Isles, played harp solos and as part of an ensemble trio of Piano Flute and Harp. The audience had a wonderful evening and Marie had a great rapport with them. I particularly liked her arrangement of the Eriskay Love Lilt Bheir Me O which she sang in Irish accompanying herself on her harp.

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Marie's Song list

Most pieces and songs can be arranged for the Harp- here's a selection
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
A Thousand Years - Twilight Saga
Game of Thrones
Into The West - The Lord of the Rings
Safe and Sound -The Hunger Games
Making Love out of Nothing at All - Jim Steinman
Marry you -Bruno Mars
Love Me like you do - Ellie Goulding
All of me - John Legend
Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Photograph- Ed Sheeran
Theme from Disney Pixar’s Up
Beauty and the Beast theme
Something There
Under the Sea
Love is a Song that Never ends - Bambi
Zip a Dee Doh Dah
If I loved you - Carousel
The Sound of Music -
Getting to know you
Edelweiss
You’ll never walk alone - Rogers and Hammerstein
Hello Young Lovers
Pie Jesu - Lloyd Webber
All I ask of you -Phantom of the Opera
I don’t know how to love him - Jesus Christ Superstar
Bridal March from Lohengrin– Wagner
Canon – Pachelbel
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Theme from Jupiter - Holst
Extracts from The Nutcracker Suite
Chanson du Matin -Elgar
I heard the voice of Jesus say - Kingsfold
Suo Gan - Lullaby
Searching for Lambs – Trad
Celtic Preludes O’Carolan - signing of the register
Celtic Recessionals O’Carolan
O Perfect Love
Christmas Carols
Silent Night
The First Noel
What Child is this ? / Greensleeves
Joy to the World
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Prelude -Te Deum Charpentier
Prince of Denmark's March - Jeremiah Clarke
Sheep May safely Graze - Bach
Trumpet Tune -Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
In Dulci Jubilo
On Christmas Night
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Good King Wenceslas
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Away in a Manger
Jingle Bells
O, Come All Ye Faithful
Deck The Halls
Ding Dong Merrily on High
That Night in Bethlehem
The Royal Dream –
The Prayer -
The Rose
The Water is wide
Simple Gifts
Unchained Melody
From this moment on - Shania Twain
The Wedding Song – There is love
The wind beneath my wings
My Own True Love – Tara theme
Let it be me - Everly brothers
My Heart will go on – Titanic
Somewhere over the rainbow
All the way - (Sinatra)
La vie en rose
Secret Love
My Love - Tony Hatch
Call Me - Tony Hatch
And I love you so
The Lord's Prayer
Amazing Grace
Morning has Broken
Simple Gifts
Nights in white satin
Blowing in the wind
Both sides now
A groovy Kind of love
A Lover’s Concerto
I love how you love me
I Can’t help falling in love in love with you
Feelin’ Groovy
Old Friends
Bookends
Downtown
Mr Bojangles
One day like this
Let it be – Beatles
And I love her - Beatles
Killing me softly with his song
Someone to watch over me
Meditations – Celtic Swedish Jewish (Register signing)
Ave Maria
Bridal March from Lohengrin
Breton Airs
Amazing Grace
Be thou my vision
Welsh English Scottish Nordic and Irish Airs
Ye banks and Braes
Skye Boat Song
Mairi’s Wedding
Auld Lang Syne
Lock Lomond
Gilliekrankie
Scotland the Brave
Eriskay Love Lilt
My love she’s but a Lassie Yet
Flow Gently. Sweet Afton
The Ash Grove
Drink to me only with Thine Eyes
Kemps Jig
Early one Morning
Scarborough Fair
Brian Boru's March
Carolan's Concerto
Garryowen
March of the King of Laois
King of the Fairies
Cockles and Mussels - Molly Malone
Danny Boy - Derry/ Londonderry Air
Carrigfergus
Buachaill ‘On Eirne - The Eirne Boy
The Butterfly
The Last Rose of Summer
Give me your Hand - Tabhair Dom do Lamh
Roisin Dubh
The Minstrel Boy
The Castle of Dromore
The Foggy Dew
The Gentle Maiden
The Last Rose Of Summer
The Gypsy Rover
The Parting Glass
The Rakes of Mallow
The Lark in the Clear Air
My Lagan Love
O’Donnell Aboo
The Rose of Tralee
The Spanish Lady
Sheebeg, Sheemore
Happy Birthday
God save the King
Land of Hope and Glory
Limerick is beautiful
She moved through the fair –
The Sally Gardens
Brian Boru’s March
Fanny Power
Sir Patrick Bellew

Marie's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£100
Up to 1 hour£180
Up to 2 hours£350
Up to 3 hours£500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My commitment and passion

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

West End Theatres, BBC venues St Barts Concert Hall Churches Wedding Venues Hotels

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Traditional Music and Classical Composers Ed Sheeran John Legend

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Friday Night is Music Night BBC RTÉ

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

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

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

My instrumental music is live .

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually about 3/4 of an hour before the event to ensure tuning and ensure everything runs smoothly

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

Yes of course please feel free to chat about what you’d like for your special occasion

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play and PA system if needed

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 of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Military, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Folk, Ceillidh, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional English folk, Country, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Ragtime, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Ambient pop, Covers, Vintage, French music, German music, Italian music, Jewish music, Scottish music, Spanish music, Greek music, World music, Pop, Jazz fusion, Swing
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Songwriter, Actor, Musical comedy, Composer, Perfect pitch, Singing teaching
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