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About Stefania

Experience the elegance and versatility of the harp with Stefania - setting the tone for luxury events with classical precision

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Harpist

London

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Holding both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in Performance from the prestigious Royal College of Music, Italian harpist Stefania now shares her passion through performing at luxury events, weddings and corporate occasions throughout the UK. She creates beautiful musical backdrops to suit her clients requirements, and she works from a repertoire spanning Classical, Modern Pop, Folk, Disney and Film soundtracks. She is a popular event harpist with a great reputation. She has enjoyed entertaining at weddings and private parties in fine hotels and private clubs, including The Dorchester, The Shard, Royal Automobile Club, The Park Lane Hilton, Chiltern Firehouse, Claridge's Hotel, and Annabel’s Club. She has also performed at impressive events in well-known venues such as the National Gallery, Natural History Museum, and the British Museum. Stefania has also been invited to play where audiences have included HRH Prince of Wales, HRH Duke of York and HRH Duchess of York! Ideal for luxury events, weddings, and private gatherings, Stefania collaborates closely with you to craft the ideal ambiance for your unique event.

Stefania

5 out of 5

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5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Stefania's Reviews

5 out of 5

Stefania was absolutely perfect. Communicative throughout and checked in with us throughout to build a musical playlist of our wedding that suited me and my husband so much. When I walked down the aisle to her playing ‘one step by hans zimmer’ there was barely a dry eye in the house. She did so well, and everyone loved her songs. My only regret is that I didn’t get chance to listen to her whole set as I was so busy doing bride photos and things!! Absolutely incredible - and bespoke throughout ❤️❤️

5 out of 5

Stefania, is incredible! She is so talented, professional and kind. I cannot recommend her highly enough. We wish she could have played for longer!

5 out of 5

Great! Stephania was brilliant and the children were blown away.

5 out of 5

Stefania is a true professional. Her music selection was spot on for the occasion and added to the celebratory ambience. She arrived at the time requested and wore a lovely gown. I would not hesitate to hire her again.

Reply from Stefania

8 months ago

Thank you so much Zofia for your lovely review. It was a pleasure for me to play for your special event. It was nice to meet you!

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5 out of 5

Stefania was absolutely incredible! Her music was so enchanting and created a beautiful atmosphere for our special day. She played all the right melodies and added a touch of elegance to the entire event. We received so many compliments from our guests about how talented and skilled the harpist was. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect addition to our wedding. Highly recommended! 🎵💍

5 out of 5

“Stefania played at the opening reception for Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece, our new exhibition. She played beautifully and absolutely enhanced the event, it wouldn’t have been the same without her. She had a diverse range of songs that she played and was highly praised by both staff and guests. Leanne Walsh, Events Manager, The British Museum”.

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Stefania's Song list

Repertoire List

Popular Classical Music

Air on the G String - J.S Bach

Arabesque n.1 – Debussy

Au Matin – Marcel Tournier

Ave Maria – Bach/Gounod

Ave Maria - Franz Schubert

A time of Wonder – Alexis Ffrench

Bridal March from Lohengrin (Here comes the bride) – Wagner

Canon in D – Pachelbel

Clarke – Chaconne

Down By The Sally Gardens - W B Yeats

Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone

Gymnopédie No.1 – Erik Satie

Hallelujah – L.Cohen

Hymne – Vangelis

Kiss The Rain – Yiruma

La Fille aux cheveux de lin – Debussy

Intermezzo - La Cavelleria Rusticana

La Source – Hasselmans

Lascia ch’io pianga - Handel

Lullaby ( Crandle Song ) – J. Brahms

Lullabye ( Goodnight, My Angel ) – Billy Joel

Moonlight Sonata – Beethoven

Nocturne ‘ from A Secret Garden’ – Rolf Lovland

O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicci – G. Puccini

O Sole Mio – Eduardo Di Capua

One – Alexis Ffrench

Ode To Joy ‘ From Symphony n.9 in D minor – Beethoven

On Wings of Songs – Mendelssohn

Pavane – Faurè

Reverie – Debussy

River Flows In You – Yiruma

Scarborough Fair/ Canticle – Paul Simon & Arthur Garfunkel

Sonata K.208 – Scarlatti

Truman Sleeps – Philip Glass

The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba- Handel

The Swan – Saint Saens

The Water is Wide – Kim Robertson

To a Wilde Rose – MacDowell

Unchained Melody – Alex North

Valse in F minor – Scriabin

Wishing – Alexis Ffrench

Wedding March from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ – Mendelssohn

Winter - Second movement from ‘The Four Seasons’ – Vivaldi

*Various Einaudi songs

Folk and Traditional Songs

Welsh

Ar Hyd y Nos

Ar Lan y Mor

Dros y Dwr I Draeth Llanstephan

Si hei lwli, ‘ mabi

Ymadawiad y Brenin

Tros y Garreg

Rhyfelgyrch Gwyr Harlech

Y Fwyalchen

Cysga Di, Fy Mhlentyn Tlws

Losa, Lan

Hiraeth

Sosban Fach

Llongau Caernarfon

Myfanwy

Dafydd y Garreg Wen

Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn

Calon Lan

Suo Gan

Rhyfelgyrch Capten Morgan

Irish/Scottish

Brian Boru’s March

Carolan's concerto

Danny Boy

Eriskay Love Lilt

Foggy Dew

Greensleves

O’er the Sea to Skye

Sally Gardens

She moved through the fair

The Butterfly

English

Greensleeves

Scarborough Fair

Popular Songs

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Adventure of a Lifetime – Coldplay

All My Life – Rory Bennett and JO JO Hailey

All of Me – John Legend

All You Need is Love – John Lennon

And So It Goes – Billy Joel

At Last – Macl Gordon & Harry Warren

Beautiful in White – Westlife

Because Of You – Ne-Yo

Best Day of My Life – American Authors

Break My Heart – Dua Lipa

Clocks – Coldplay

Come Back to Earth – Mac Miller

Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra

Congratulations – Mac Miller

Could I Have This Dance – Wayland Holyfield & Bob House

Count on Me – Bruno Mars

Dance Monkey – Tones & I

Danse Macabre – Camille Saint – Saens

Dog Days Are Over – Florence & The Machine

Earned it – The Weekend

Empire State of Mind – Alicia Keys

End of May – Michael Bublé

Endless Love – Lionel Richie

Everything – Michael Bublé

Feeling Good – Michael Bublé

Fields Of Gold – Sting

Fix You – Coldplay

Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

From This Moment On – Shania Twain

Georgia on My Mind

Hallucinate – Dua Lipa

Halo – Beyonce

Happier – Ed Sheeran

Havana – Camilla Cabello

Here, There and Everywhere – John Lennon

Hold Back The River – James Bay

How to Save a Life – The Fray

I Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis

I Just Called To Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder

I Love You – Billie Eilish

I See Fire – Ed Sheeran

I Will – John Lennon

If I Ain’t Got you – Alicia Keys

Kiss me more - Doja Ca

Le Vie en Rose - WALL.E

Let It Go – James Bay

Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor/ John Legend

Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars

Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding

Love of My Life – Freddie Mercury

Make You Feel My Love – Adele

Marry Me – Train

Midnight Sky – Miley Cyrus

Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens

My Way – Frank Sinatra

New York, New York – Frank Sinatra

Once a Day – Mac Miller

Paradise – Coldplay

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Photograph – Ed Sheeran

Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder

Rolling in the Deep – Adele

RUNAWAY – Kanye West

Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur

Set Fire To The Rain – Adele

Skyfall – Adele

Someone Like You – Adele

Stay – Rihanna

Still D.R.E.

Sunshine On My Shoulders – John Denver

Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns N' Roses

Talking To The Moon – Bruno Mars

Time to Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli

The Rose – Amanda McBroom

The Scientist – Coldplay

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Versace on the floor – Bruno Mars

Viva La Vida – Coldplay

Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles

We Found Love – Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

When I was your Man – Bruno Mars

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

You are beautiful – James Blunt

You Light Up My Life – Joseph Brooks

You Raise Me Up – Brendan Graham & Rolf Lovland

Your song – Elton John

*Various Beatles songs

Film and Disney Songs

A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman

A Time for Us Romeo and Juliet – Nino Rota

A Whole New World - Aladdin

Arrival of the Birds – The Cinematic Orchestra

Ashokan Farewall ‘The Civil War’ – Jay Ungar

Beauty and the Beast Theme

Buongiorno Principessa – Nicola Piovani

Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John

Cinema Paradiso – Ennio Morricone

City of Stars from (La La Land) - Justin Hurwitz

Comptine D’un Autre Été - L’après Midi (from Amelie) - Yann Tiersen

Final Fantasy - Prelude

First Step – Hans Zimmer

Game of Thrones Main Theme

Glasgow Love Theme – Love Actually

He’s a Pirate – Pirates of the Caribbean

Hedwig’s Theme – Harry Potter

I See the Light – Tangled

Ice Dance – Danny Elfman

Jurassic Park Main Theme - John Williams

La Longue Route - Yann Tiersen

La Vita è Bella – Nicola Piovani

Le Valse D’Amelie – Yann Tiersen

Let It Go – From Frozen

Light of the Seven – Game of Thrones

Love Actually - Glasgow Love Theme

Love Story Theme – Francis Lai

Main Theme – Lord of the Rings

Married Life – Up

Moon River – Breakfast at Tiffany’s

My Heart Will Go On - From Titanic

Naval - Yann Tiersen

Never Enough – The Greatest Showman

Philip Glass Metamorphosis

Philip Glass Truman Sleeps

Romeo and Juliet – Nino Rota

So This Is Love – Cindarella

Star Wars – John Williams

The Mission – Ennio Morricone

The Shire - Lord of the Rings

Theme from Schindler’s list – John Williams

To Zanarkand – From Final Fantasy

Watching Lara - Yann Tiersen

When You Wish Upon a Star – Pinocchio

You Will be in My Heart – from Tarzan

You’ll Never Walk Alone – Carousel

Musicals

Phantom of the opera:

All I Ask of You

Think of Me

Music of the Night

Les Misérables:

Bring Me Home

Stars

I Dreamed a Dream

The Sound of Music:

Edelweiss

Climb Ev’ry Mountain

My Favorite Things

From Cats:

Memory

A little Night Music:

Send in the Clowns

Festive

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey

Angels We Have Heard On High - Trad.

Away In A Manger – James R. Muray

Away In A Manger - William Kirkpatrick

Coventy Carol - Trad.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra

Here We Come A Wassailing - Trad.

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Tommy Connor

In The Bleak Midwinter – Gustav Holst

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Richard S. Willis & Rev. Edmund H. Sears

Joy To The World - G. F. Handel

Last Christmas - Wham!

Little Drummer Boy - Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati & Terry Simeone

O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Trad.

O Holy Night - Adolphe Adam

Silent Night - Franz Gruber

The First Nowell - Trad.

The Little Drummer Boy – Harry Simeone

We Three Kings - J. H. Hopkins

We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Trad.

What Child Is This - Trad.

White Christmas - Irving Berlin

*If you have any song requests please let me know in advance (preferably 1 month prior to the event) in order to allow plenty of time to find music/arrange for harp.

**Please note, religious music cannot be played in a Civil Ceremony.

Stefania's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£350
Up to 2 hours	£437.50
Up to 3 hours	£562.50

Wedding ceremony

• Captivating music for 20-30 minutes as guests arrive • Personalised piece played during the bride's entrance, creating a beautiful and heartfelt moment • Music played during key moments such as the signing of the register • Personal musical piece played as the newly married couple make their exit, tailored specifically to you and your memories Throughout this process I offer consultation with the couple to create a bespoke musical experience that perfectly captures the essence of their special day. Travel expenses agreed during the consultation process and timings confirmed.

£375

Wedding drinks reception

• Enjoy the magical ambiance of live harp music at your wedding drinks reception • Two performances of up to 45 minutes each, tailored to meet your unique needs • Create the perfect atmosphere for your guests to mingle, chat, and enjoy the celebrations • Choose from a variety of musical genres, including upbeat pop songs and classical pieces I love consulting with my clients to create the perfect and unique musical plan post-ceremony. Working with either classical, modern, or pop pieces, we can create a truly wonderful atmosphere! Travel expenses agreed during the consultation process and timings confirmed.

£475

Wedding Proposal

The act of proposing marriage is an extraordinary and profoundly personal milestone in the journey of a couple. It is a moment that encapsulates magic, creates indelible memories, and binds two individuals in a shared commitment. In crafting this pivotal occasion, the influence of music cannot be overstated. Music possesses the unique ability to etch moments into our consciousness, evoke profound emotions, and heighten the intensity of every sentiment. Whether you wish to serenade your partner with a cherished song that encapsulates your shared journey, transport them back to the moment of your initial encounter, or simply underscore your deep affection with a soul-stirring melody, a live musician is the key to making this once-in-a-lifetime experience truly unforgettable.

£500

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception

A combination of the Wedding ceremony and Wedding drinks reception packages: • Between 20-30 minutes when the guests arrive, taking their seats at your venue • 30 minutes of music during the ceremony at agreed intervals • Two sets of 45 minutes for the drinks reception

£662.50

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

A combination of the Wedding ceremony and Wedding drinks reception packages, in addition to two sets of 45 minutes while the guests are enjoying their dinner: • Between 20-30 minutes when the guests arrive, taking their seats at your venue • 30 minutes of music during the ceremony at agreed intervals • Two sets of 45 minutes for the drinks reception • Two sets of 45 minutes for the dinner at the venue

£1000

Whole Day

A combination of the wedding ceremony and wedding drinks reception packages, in addition to two sets of 45 minutes while the guests are enjoying their wedding breakfast before they take their seat for dinner.

£1250

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I thrive when arranging event soundscapes in line with my clients' requirements. Their visions cover all genres, from classical, to modern pop, to Disney and film music. In partnership with my clients, we discover the pieces that set the tone for their luxury events.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

National Gallery Annabel’s Club Imperial College Lancaster House British Museum The Shard The Dorchester London Hilton Hotel Claridges Hotel The Savoy The Royal Automobile Club

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Classical/ modern music: Einaudi, Alexis Ffrench, Liszt and Debussy.

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 me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually need one hour to set up the harp, tune and get changed before the performance.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Yes it is included.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

My instrument is played acoustically so I don’t need any equipment. I sometimes bring my PA system for a better sound. If it is raining I will need full cover or to perform indoors as my instrument is valuable and could be damaged. I normally bring my music stand I ask for a normal chair.

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

Absolutely. I am definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't 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. There is a fee of £30 for this service.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Covers, Italian music, World music, Jewish music

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Instruments:

Harp

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Event types:

Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, Virtual event, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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