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Zara Siddiqi

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UK Harpist available for Weddings, Private Events, and background music. Varied repertoire; jazz, pop, classical, Celtic traditional.
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Zara Siddiqi is a freelance music administrator and harpist. Zara graduated from her Masters at the University of Oxford studying Music in the Summer of 2023, having just graduated from the University of Oxford from her undergraduate degree in Music in 2022. Zara has performed in a variety of different concert venues with a range of repertoire; including, but not limited to, Afternoon Tea at the Waldorf Hotel, The Grove Watford, concerts at O2, the Royal Albert Hall, and St John’s Smith Square. Zara takes great pride and pleasure in making each performance experience personal, bespoke, and high-quality - covering a range of repertoire, including client requests. Wedding Packages For Weddings, Zara Siddiqi provides a bespoke wedding package especially designed by you and your partner from the list below. Any combination of the packages below can be developed to create your dream, musical serenade, adding grandeur, glamour and sophistication to your special day. Music is such a special part of your wedding day. A way to personalise your special moment. Zara Siddiqi is passionate about working with couples to create their dream musical atmosphere, adding grandeur and grace to memories that last a lifetime. Wedding/Civil Ceremony Feel like royalty as you walk down the aisle to Zara Siddiqi elegant and luxurious harp serenade. The beauty, glory and grandeur of her concert harp will illuminate your Guests' Entrance, The Entrance of The Bride, the Signing of the Register, your Exit as a newly-wed couple, followed by the exit of your wonderful guests as they leave the Wedding Ceremony. Drinks Reception A memorable, once in a lifetime celebration calls for a special entrance and breath-taking glamour. From the arrival of the guests and on to the shimmering party, Zara Siddiqi's opulent harp music is the most special way to add opulence and sophistication to your day. Before the Big Day.... Proposals and Engagements Proposing or getting engaged to your loved one is a once in a lifetime experience, creating memories that last a lifetime. Zara Siddiqi's beautiful harp music is the perfect way to create your dream, romantic atmosphere to celebrate your special moment. Events Zara Siddiqi is available to hire for a range of events including Soirées, Evening Events, Birthday Celebrations, Anniversaries, Serenades, Engagements, Religious Ceremonies, Fine Dining, Afternoon Teas, Christmas and New Year Celebrations, Galas, Funeral/Wakes, Festivals, Hotel Events and Live Events. Zara Siddiqi is also available for Regal Events, Business, Art, Corporate and Civic Events, Black Tie Events, Retirement Parties, Product Launches, Celebrity Parties and Graduation Ceremonies.

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4.8 out of 5
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Zara's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Emily C
5 days ago
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3.5 out of 5

Zara plays beautifully and is really nice! The reason for knocking a few stars off is nothing to do with her playing ability, which is amazing. But there were challenges with communication where we had to chase and we were promised things like piano set lists which we never were sent (despite chasing repeatedly, as Zara asked us to do). And more importantly the songs that we did discuss and agreed were not played. This was for the bridesmaids and the bride walking down the aisle - which are the most important songs. Overall she’s great at what she does, we’d just say you need to be ready to chase to get a reply (which isn’t ideal when you’ve got a million other suppliers for a wedding) and if you’re happy to pick from the existing list of songs.

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Ines R
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

Zara was a joy to collaborate with from start to finish. Her performance was a perfect welcome for our guests at out event at The Landmark. Harp added the additional magic and enhanced the atmosphere in the room while the guests were arriving. Am for sure looking to collaborate again in the future :)

Reply from Zara
4 months ago

Thank you Ines for the experience of playing at your beautiful event and I look forward to working with you in the future - should our paths cross!

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Paul G
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Zara was an excellent addition to our gala event. She was professional throughout and went the extra mile to fulfill what the venue required from her. We would not hesitate to use her again.

Reply from Zara
6 months ago

Hi Paul, Thank you for the kind words and I thoroughly enjoyed playing at your fundraising event! All the best, Zara

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John Y
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

She was brilliant

Reply from Zara
8 months ago

Thank you John, it was a pleasure to play at your Ladies Day event.

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Nina W
3 years ago, for a Wedding in Stratton Audley
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5 out of 5

THANK YOU so much for all the wonderful music you played for our ceremony and drinks reception. We’ve had so many comments about how beautiful the live music was - it was one of my mums highlights of the whole day! It was absolutely stunning and we loved it. Thank you so so much!

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Gemma O
8 years ago, for a Wedding in New St
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5 out of 5

Zara was extremely flexible and professional during the process of choosing the music for our wedding service, and learnt two pieces I wished to be played as I walked down the aisle. The way in which she played was captivating and helped to create wonderful memories of our special day that we will always cherish.

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Zara's Song list

CLASSICAL
Prelude in C Major ​(Bach)
Minuet (Bach)
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring​
Sarabande (Bach)
Ave Maria ​​​​​
Clair de Lune ​​​​​
Flower Duet ​​​​
Air from “Water Music”​​​
Largo (Handel) ​​​​​​
Nimrod​​​​​​
Gymnopedie 1,2,3​​​
Ave Maria ​​​​​
Canon in D ​​​​​
Morning​​​​​​
To A Wild Rose ​​​​
Here Comes the Bride ​
A Minstel’s Adieu
Angellus
Impromptu Caprice​
MUSIC FROM THE FILMS
Married Life ​​​​​-Up
My Heart Will Go On ​​​​-Titanic
Glasgow Love Theme ​​​​-Love Actually
For a Love of a Princess​​​-Braveheart
Into the west ​​​​​-Lord of the Rings
In Dreams​​​​​-Lord of the Rings
Kissing you ​​​​​​​​-Romeo and Juliet
La la land theme
ROMANTIC POP MUSIC
A Thousand Years ​​​​
Skinny Love ​​​​​
Hallelujah ​​​​​
Here Comes the Sun ​​
Make You Feel My Love
Your song ​​​​​
Scientist ​​​​​

Clocks ​​​​​​
Moon River

What a Wonderful World

Can't Help Falling in Love 

My Funny Valentine

Send in the Clowns

TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC
Greensleeves
Air / O’Carolan
O’Carolan’s welcome
Brian Boru’s March

When Irish eyes are smiling

Danny Boy

My Love is like a Red, Red Rose

Scarborough Fair
Watching the Wheat
Kesh Jig
Down by the Sally Gardens
Greensleeves
She Moved Through The Fair
Scarborough Fair
The Ashokan Farewell

Zara'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)£50
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£562.50
Up to 3 hours£687.50
Packages
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£300
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. There is the option to play at the drinks reception, at which point price can be negotiated!
£450
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£650

Add-ons

Skype Consultation and Songs Requests
+£25
Guest Requests
+£50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Zara is able to encapsulate all emotions and all vibes in her specially curated sets. She brings a certain tone and purity to the music she plays that stops everyone dead in their tracks! The sound and music she plays is both mellow and exciting.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

- The Royal Albert Hall. - The Sheldonian Theatre of the University of Oxford. - The Grims Dyke Hotel. - The Grove Hotel and Spa, Hertfordshire.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I am most influenced by Deborah Henson-Conant - a visionary on the harp and thoroughly engaging to listen to!

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

Many! But I can think of a few high profile people I have played for which is far more interesting- such as Jeffrey Wright, Bill Murray and the Real Madrid football team!

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

I can always try to be as flexible as possible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible and you are satisfied. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event- just try and keep me in the loop as much as you can!

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually spend 30-45 mins setting up before the performance time (the first hour fee includes this preperation time).

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Absolutely - I've included all travel costs, including the transport of my harp, in the quotes.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

I just request at all gigs that a chair is provided. If the wedding is outside, please ensure there are measures in place to cover me if it rains or is windy - the harp cannot get WET!

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

Happy to have multiple discussions in the run up to the event to tailor make my set list to your demands!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £50 for this service to take into account practice/rehearsal time for me.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Traditional church music, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Renaissance, Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional Irish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Light music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Cruise, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Musicologist
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