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Philippa Smith

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Versatile and eclectic harpist Philippa Smith was first drawn to the harp on hearing Tchaikvosky’s Waltz of the Flowers Cadenza at the age of 6. Many lessons and sore fingers later she graduated from the RNCM in 2008. She has performed with a wide range of artists across all genres of music, and has played in ensembles with legends such as Johnny Dankworth and Patrick Moore. Her orchestral experience is equally varied, recording with notable conductor Richard Bonynge, and playing in everything from operas to sci-fi conventions. At the other end of the spectrum, Philippa has also played mainstream festivals with headline act The Charlatans and also with Mercury Award nominated bands Blossoms and Everything Everything. She has also unleashed her inner 90's raver playing The Ministry of Sound Annual Classic at Manchester Pride Festival with The Manchester Concert Orchestra. Some of her favourite projects include being member of a 10 harp ensemble premiering a new work at Huddersfield International Contemporary Music Festival and participating in a world record 200 harp ensemble. She was harp number 64! Philippa is also a passionate wedding harpist offering a bespoke service to add an extra sparkle to your special day. Having played everything from Mozart to Metallica she is dedicated to tailoring the music to meet your needs. If there is a particular song that is special to you, she will arrange it for you adding a truly personal touch to your day.

Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Traditional church music, Christmas, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music
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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:
Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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Philippa's Song list

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A Thousand Years – Hodges and Perri
Across The Universe – The Beatles
All of Me – John Legend
And I Love Her – The Beatles
And I Love You So – Don McLean
Angels – Robbie Williams
Arrival Of The Birds – The Cinematic Orchestra
As Long As He Needs Me – Lionel Bart
Because – The Beatles
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Evergreen – Barbara Streisand
Fields Of Gold – Sting
Fireflies – Owl City
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
Halo – Beyonce
Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
Have You Ever Seen The Rain? – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Here, There And Everywhere – The Beatles
Hold My Girl – George Ezra
Hoppipolla – Sigur Ross
How Long Will I Love You? – Ellie Goulding
I Will – The Beatles
I Will Always Love You – Dolly Parton
If I Fell – The Beatles
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
I'm Happy Just To Dance With You – The Beatles
In My Life – The Beatles
Killing Me Softly – Gimbel and Fox
Let It Be – The Beatles
Let It Be Me – Gilbert Becaud
Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Misty – Burke and Garner
Moondance – Van Morrison
My Love – Tony Hatch
My Love Is Your Love – Whitney Houston
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – Burt Bacharach
Run – Snow Patrol
She's The One – Robbie Williams
Somewhere In Time – John Barry
Stairway To Heaven – Led Zepplin
Tea For Two – Vincent Youmans
The Long And Winding Road – The Beatles
The Prayer – Sager and Foster
The Rose – Amanda McBroom
The Wind Beneath My Wings – Henley and Silbar
Time After Time – Cahn and Styne
Unchained Melody – Elvis Presley
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Your Song – Elton John
Film and Television
Game of Thrones Theme
Theme from Star Trek, The Next Generation
For The Love Of A Princess - Braveheart
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic) – Horner and Jenning
Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) – Mancini
My Favourite Things (The Sound of Music) – Rodgers and Hammerstein
Edelweiss (The Sound of Music) – Rodgers and Hammerstein
Send In The Clowns (A Little Night Music) – Stephen Sondheim
Secret Love (Calamity Jane) – Webster and Fain
Jurassic Park Theme – John Williams
Ain't Misbehavin' – Waller and Brooks
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You (Robin Hood) – Bryan Adams
The Neverending Story Theme
The Lord Of The Rings Theme
Disney
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella)
A Whole New World (Aladdin)
Baby Mine (Dumbo)
Beauty And The Beast
Bella Notte (Lady And The Tramp)
Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Lion King)
Circle Of Life (Lion King)
Colours Of The Wind (Pocahontas)
Do You Want To Build A Snowman? (Frozen)
Heimr Arnadalr (Frozen)
I'm Wishing (Snow White)
Let It Go (Frozen)
Love (Robin Hood)
Love Is A Song (Bambi)
Part Of Your World (The Little Mermaid)
Some Day My Prince Will Come (Cinderella)
The Second Star To The Right (Peter Pan)
With a Smile And A Song (Snow White)
Classical And Traditional
A Streaming Brook (Chinese folk song)
Ashokan Farewell – Jay Ungar
Auld Lang Syne – Robert Byrnes
Auldyn River – Trad.
Bridal Chorus – Wagner
Danny Boy – Trad.
Duet from The Pearlfishers – Bizet
Eriskay Love–Lilt – Traditional
Flower Duet – Delibes
Greensleeves – Traditional
Gymnopedie #1 – Satie
Intermezzo – Mascagni
La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin – Debussy
La Vie En Rose – Louiguy
Morning – Grieg
O’er the Sea to Skye – Trad.
Ode To Joy – Beethoven
Pachelbels Canon – Pachelbel
Prelude #1 – Bach
Una Furtiva Lagrima – Donizetti
Water Is Wide – Trad.

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Short performance (up to 15 min)£50
Up to 1 hour£190
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£310
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Helen D
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Philippa made our very special Wedding Day extra extra special - an absolute delight, learned and played a couple of songs I requested and they were brilliant. So informative and played no end of request's. I would 100% recommend for any event - she is such a lovely lady and very talented indeed...