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Rachel Horton-Kitchlew

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About Rachel Horton-Kitchlew

I've played over 100 weddings, each made romantic and memorable by the harp. I'll make the perfect arrangements for your special day.
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I love playing the harp and that’s truly reflected in the performances I give! Cliveden, Hedsor, The Hurlingham, The Dorchester, Coworth Park, The Landmark Hotel. I’ve played 100+ weddings all over England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. I have lots of experience playing weddings of all kinds. I hold residencies in top hotels in London, Buckinghamshire, Ascot and Gloucestershire. I’m the penguin pool harpist for London Zoo every July. I've recorded for Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor's album 'Silence' performed at the Roundhouse supporting Jarvis Cocker, and have worked as a session musician for Vegyn and Flyte. I enjoy writing my own music and performing covers!

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Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Christmas, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Renaissance, Ambient, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Welsh folk, Easy listening, Light music, Experimental, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Indie, French music, German music, 1990s era music, Traditional church music, Classical crossover
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Event types:
Wedding, Private event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, Virtual event
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Other skills:
Accompanist, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Music therapy
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Rachel Horton-Kitchlew's Song list

Jeremiah Clarke - Chaconne 

Canon in D

Suite G Major Bach Cello Suite No. 1- JS Bach 

Prelude in C Major - JS Bach 
S
heep May Safely Graze - JS Bach
Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
La Vie En Rose
Impromptu No.3 Schubert
Blue Moon

Flower Duet- Lákme
Blue Velvet

Wagner – Bridal March

Blue Moon
Theme (Pixar's Up) Married Life

Father and Daughter - Paul Simon

God Only Knows- Beach Boys

Somewhere over the rainbow
Reverie Marcel Grandjany - Classical Harp
Chaconne Jeremiah Clarke
Smile - Nat King Cole
Impromptu No.3 Schubert
Pure Imagination- Charlie and the chocolate factory
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Lala Land medley
Fools Rush in - The Four Freshmen
Bue Velvet
Perfect Ed sheeran
You’re my Best Friend
Let Your Love Flow - The Bellamy Brothers
I’m Your’s - Jason Mraz
Let There Be Love
Close to You
Something’ Stupid
En Bateau
Here Comes The Sun
Lets Stay Together - Al Green 
T
ake My Hand - Toast of London
Beyoncé- Halo

Babooshka - Kate Bush
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Billie Elish- My Future & Everything I Wanted
Can’t Take My Eyes off of You
Days Like These - Matt Monroe
Puccini - o Mio Babino
Can’t Help Falling In love
Jesus Joy of Main’s Desiring
LoveLock down - Kanye
Boy From School - Hot Chip

Can’t Help falling in Love - Elvis

Comptine d’un Autre été - L’apres -midi (Amelie)

Somewhere Only We Know- Lily Allen

F* You- Lily Allen

Smile -Lily Allen
The Fear- Lily Allen

A Dream Is a Wish- Cinderella

The Star of the County Down- Irish Traditional

Fields of Athenry- Irish Traditional

Saving All My Love- Whitney Houston

Ave Maria- Beyoncé
J
ust the Way You Are- Bruno Mars

K- CI & Jojo All My Life

B.S. Jhene Aiko - H.E.R 

Doja Cat Kiss Me More & Say So

Girl with the Flaxen Hair 

All of Me - John legend
Harp of the Western Wind,
Sheep May Safely Graze- Bach
Toothpaste Kisses - The Maccabees
1000 Years, Christina Perri
Bach – Minuet in G
G. F. Handel – Carillon
Lakmé – Flower Duet
Mozart – Allegro
Marcel Grandjany – Reverie
Naderman – Sonatina No. 2, 3 & 6
Pavane – Paul Wachs
Puccini – Oh Mio Babino Caro
Renie – Au Board Du Russeau
Scarlatti – Larghetto
Morning Has Broken
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Christopher Reeve – Theme (Somewhere In Time)
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Jason Miraz – I’m Yours
Mia and Sebastian’s Theme (La La Land)
Tara’s Theme (My Own True Love)
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Stevie Wonder – Isn't She Lovely
Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars
Lara’s Theme (Somewhere My Love)
When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio)
Danny Boy
Myfanway
Greensleeves
David Of The White Rock
Scarborough Fair
A Whole New World (Aladdin)
Cavatina (The Deer Hunter)
Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Lion King)
Christopher Reeve – Theme (Somewhere In Time)
City Of Stars (La La Land)
Edelweiss (Sound Of Music)
I Wanna be Like You – The Jungle Book
I’ll Make A Man Out of You (Mulan)
Mia and Sebastian’s Theme (La La Land)
Tara’s Theme (My Own True Love)
Lara’s Theme (Somewhere My Love)
Married Life (Up)
My Favourite Things (The Sound of Music)
Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)
Leia’s Theme (Starwars Princess)
Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast)
When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio)
Adele – Make You Feel My Love
Aha – Take on Me
Al Green – Let's Stay Together
Amy Winehouse – Back To Black
Amy Winehouse – You Know That I’m No Good
B.J. Thomas – Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
The Beatles – Norwegian Wood
Carpenters – Love Me Love Me
Carpenters – They Long To Be Close To You
Latch - Disclosure
Charles Chaplin – Smile
Childish Gambino – Redbone
Coldplay – Clocks (Cover)
Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Cover)
Drake – One Dance
Drake – Hotline Bling
Elvis – Can’t Help Falling In Love
Enya – Orinoco Flow
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Florence And The Machine – Cosmic Love
Florence And The Machine – You’ve Got The Love
Fugees – Killing Me Softly
Gnarlz Barkley – Crazy
Jack Johnson – Better Together
John Lennon – Imagine
Jason Miraz – I’m Yours
Lady Gaga – Telephone (Cover)
The Maccabees – Toothpaste Kisses (Cover)
Mamas and Papas – My Girl
Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
Minnie Riperton – Loving You
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You- Frankie Valli
Endless Love- Lionel Ritchie
Everything - Michael Buble
It Must Be Love- Madness
Rather Be- Clean Bandit
Symphony- Clean Bandit

Noel Harrison – The Windmills Of Your Mind
Outcast – Hey Yah
Paul Simon – Father And Daughter
The Platters – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Radiohead – No Surprises
Robie Williams- Angels
Simon and Garfunkel – The Boxer
Simon and Garfunkel – The Sound Of Silence
Simon and Garfunkel – Celia
The Stranglers – Golden Brown
Toploader – Dancing In The Moonlight
Whitney Houston – All My Loving
Wings – Silly Love Songs
The Aristocats
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Blue Moon
Blue Velvet
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Embraceable You
Fly Me To The Moon
I Only Have Eyes For You
I’m In The Mood For Love
My Funny Valentine
Sam Cooke – I Love You For Sentimental Reasons
Sam Cooke – You Send Me
Unforgettable
What a Wonderful World
Gorillaz- On Melancholy Hill
Maccabees- Toothpaste Kisses
Eric Clapton Fiddler on the Roof
John Lennon - Woman
Concerning hobbits
Arctic Monkeys - 505 & Mardy Bum
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

They love my arrangements and my ability to take any song and make it work on the harp! I've been told my playing is beautiful and soothing. I enjoy making brides/ grooms feel at ease before a time when emotions are running high.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

TV- Chanel 4 News Barcelona Cathedral, Cliveden Leez Priory Fitzrovia Chapel Saint Nicolas Church in Prague The Savoy The Conrad, off Saint James’ 9 projects Gallery Thaddaeus Ropac Jeremiah Carlton Hyde Park Barracks- HRH Princess Margaret Coworth Park, Ascot Grove Park, Watford Roundhouse, Camden New World Studios

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Kate Bush Mary Lattimore Fleetwood Mac Dorothy Ashby

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

Performing for Alexis Taylor of HotChip at The Roundhouse, Camden. We were supporting JARV IS - Jarvis Cocker and band.

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

Of course. I understand times change and I always take this into consideration. I understand that this often happens, especially with COVID, and weather-dependent weddings!

How much time do you need to set up?

I require an hour of setup time. I like to be ready and tuned up well before I begin!

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Of corse! All my costs are in my quote, including bringing my amp. Some must outsource amplification however I have invested in a fantastic amp that is battery-powered, so perfect for your garden weddings!

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

None at all - my instrument is played acoustically so I don't need any equipment. As I've mentioned, I will use my amp inf needed. If it is raining then I will need full cover or to perform indoors.

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

I chose my set list carefully. You are more than welcome to make suggestions if there is something you particularly want and I will happily learn them!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my list there may still be a chance I already play it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn then i'm more than happy to make an arrangement or two!

Rachel Horton-Kitchlew's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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)£250
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£750
Packages
Ruby Ceremony Package
For my Ruby ceremony package, you will receive.. 20 minutes of pre-wedding music as guests are seated. Personal aisle music, signing of the register music, and exit music. I will learn two new songs for you if I don't already play them!
£400
Gold Wedding Ceremony
For my Gold ceremony package, you will receive... 20 minutes of pre-wedding music as guests are seated. Personal aisle music, calm signing of the register music, exit music. Then a short break (& or move the harp) and an hour of drinks reception music. I will learn two new songs for you if I don't already play them!
£520
Platinum Wedding ceremony
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - x1 hour of drinks reception music Short break - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served. I'll send you my complete repertoire and you can choose/ we can decide together whatever you'd like me to play throughout! I can learn 4 new songs for you.
£625

Add-ons

Additional arrangement created
+£25
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Rachel Horton-Kitchlew's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Annabelle L
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Rachel was amazing, nothing was too much for her and she was so supportive through the whole process. Would book again! She really made our ceremony special. Everyone commented on how beautifully she play and was the perfect touch

Reply from Rachel Horton-Kitchlew
2 months ago

Aw Annabelle thank you so much! Happy new year xox

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Emma P
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Rachel was fabulous..friendly and helpful and played just beautifully. She’s a gem.

Reply from Rachel Horton-Kitchlew
6 months ago

Aw thanks so much Emma! Had a wonderful morning with everyone.

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Kulvinder D
8 months ago
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4.5 out of 5

Lovely. May be just needed a bit more volume on the day.

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Haoqi P
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

We loved having Rachel play at our wedding. She’s great to work with, responsive and also learnt a specific piece for us. She plays beautifully!

Reply from Rachel Horton-Kitchlew
8 months ago

Hi Haoqi! Thanks so much. I love playing for you all! Huge congratulations <3

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Georgia P
3 months ago, for a Wedding in Fosse Way
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5 out of 5

You were beyond amazing and we have had so many compliments regarding you and your music. Thank you so so much for learning a song for Josh. It meant so much to us both. Thank you again for everything- we really really appreciate it.

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Justin B
4 months ago, for a Wedding in Gloucestershire
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5 out of 5

From the minute we enquired about having Rachel as our harpist on our wedding day she was everything we ever dreamed of. I always dreamt as a little girl that when I got married I could have a harpist to make our day extra special and Rachel played our chosen playlist, (that she helped create) so beautifully and all of our guests told us how lovely they thought her playing was. Rachel was very quick to respond, informative and really kind and lovely to us throughout the process of choosing her for our day and actually on the day when we got to meet her. We would highly recommend her for any event or celebration! Thank you Rachel for all you did to make our day so memorable.

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