How long do harpists play for?
Harpists play for about 45-50 minutes, then take a 15-minute break to rest, drink water, and play beautiful music again. A harp performance often lasts two sets, or around two hours in total.
Hire a harpist in Canterbury for your wedding, party or event. Whether you're booking a wedding harpist to set the mood as you walk down the aisle or you need some beautiful harp music to accompany a drinks reception, you've come to the right place! Our professional classically-trained harp players can perform anything from pop covers to classical showpieces to create the perfect angelic ambiance at your event. Browse our selection of the 130 best harp players local to Canterbury here.
Perfect for any occasion, I'm an experienced harpist based in Kent who has been performing professionally for many years.
Just Two are an award-winning Flute and Harp Duo providing live music for your special occasion; weddings, partnership celebration.
Professional harpist and vocalist with a wide repertoire, ideal for all occasions including weddings, parties, corporate events & funerals.
From modern to medieval , folk to contemporary , Celtic harp and voice - Marie will be delighted to create a special occasion for you
Magnificent music and a beautiful atmosphere from a first-class professional harpist. Pop, classical, bollywood, Disney, jazz, folk & more ♥
Tomos is a professional, highly experienced, and flexible harpist available for weddings, recitals, and orchestral gigs, covering the UK.
"I have to say having Glenda at our wedding was the best decision we made."
Professional and highly experienced harpist based in West Wales and London. Hire Isabel and her gold harp for your wedding or special event
Trained at the Royal Academy of Music, Natalie is a classical and pop harpist with 20+ years of experience.
Manchester based harpist providing classical and contemporary harp music for any occasion.
✨ Electro-acoustic harp bops for fun filled celebrations ✨ Live looping & modern covers.
Glain is a professional harpist in London
With over 15 years' experience, award winning harpist Harriet has played for Royalty, film stars, and luxury brands such as Patek Philippe.
Worcestershire-based harpist with over fifteen years' experience playing for weddings and events
Experienced and versatile freelance harpist based in London, England and Porto, Portugal.
Singing harpist and pianist playing contemporary songs, adding a unique twist to the traditional wedding instrument!
Award-winning harpist available for solo and orchestral work, weddings, events and private tuition in North England and the Midlands.
Celtic Harpist based in Devon with wide repertoire of traditional, classical, popular and religious tunes, and some Paraguayan harp music.
Harpists play for about 45-50 minutes, then take a 15-minute break to rest, drink water, and play beautiful music again. A harp performance often lasts two sets, or around two hours in total.
Harpists are perfect for occasions (or portions of occasions) where you want live music but don't want it to be the main attraction. Wedding harpists are particularly common but the harp is also suited for corporate events and funerals/memorial ceremonies, typically as background music during the sections where visitors are chatting, such as drinks receptions.
Yes! Harpists enjoy adding new compositions to their repertoire, and if they can't find an arrangement, they will often compose one for your event. This may result in an additional fee for your booking, but it is definitely worth the extra cost to have such a unique form of party entertainment.
Professional harpists are versatile musicians capable of playing a wide variety of music genres. While classical music is their forte, they can also perform contemporary, popular, and even experimental music. Classical harpists excel in Baroque, Romantic, and modern compositions, including works by renowned composers like Bach, Mozart, and Debussy. Additionally, harpists can arrange and perform traditional folk music from various cultures, showcasing the harp's adaptability to diverse musical traditions. They can enchant listeners with Celtic tunes, Middle Eastern melodies, and Latin American folk songs. Harp players can also play modern hits, film scores, jazz classics, and even well-liked rock or pop tunes, providing a distinctive and refined rendition of these genres. You can browse and filter through our varied collection of 145 harpists for hire to find one that will play the genres you're looking for. You can also speak to one of our experts to get tailored advice on booking a harpist for your event.
Yes, harpists will bring their own harp and the majority of harpists will have a music stand and a stool. However, they may occasionally need you to provide a chair. There should also be sufficient lighting in the area where they will be playing.