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.
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Megan has performed for HRH Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and former archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams.
Creating a luxurious atmosphere with stylish elegance. Lizzy Bennie
Resident Harpist at Hilton Cardiff 2014-2016. Free-lance singer and harpist with over a decade of experience performing at events & weddings
I am a professional harpist/pianist based in the Forest of Dean. I specialise in traditional celtic music. Available for weddings.
Benjamin Creighton Griffiths is an Internationally renowned Electro Acoustic Jazz Harpist, Classical Harpist, and Pianist based in Cardiff
A highly experienced professional harpist, Nia enjoys an exciting and varied career, recently performing for King Charles III at the Senedd
Harpist and singer from South Wales. Available for weddings, parties, restaurants, pubs and other events with a repertoire perfect for you!
Louise is an experienced harpist, pianist and vocalist and regularly gigs and records with various groups across the South West.
Hannah is a current and in demand harpist based in Wales with a wealth of experience playing at weddings and events.
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 London and West Wales. 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.
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.
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.