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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire here.
Trained at the Royal Academy of Music, Natalie is a classical and pop harpist with 20+ years of experience.
Glain is a professional harpist in London
Experienced and versatile freelance harpist based in London, England and Porto, Portugal.
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Ruby's Harp playing has been described as "Heart Melting" by The Guardian. Playing for 600+ events including the BBC Proms & Alicia Keys
Jazz harpist and vocalist based in London. Played for Björk, Tom Walker and Eurovision's SuRie.
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Every time I sit at the harp I fall in love with being alive all over again. 🫶🏻
Award-winning harpist and singer. Bianca excels at classical harp, jazz, folk and pop music.
A consummate performer and musician, Gina combines the breathtaking ethereal sound of the Celtic harp with her lyrical and passionate vocal
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Amie True is a Luxury Wedding and Event Harpist performing internationally at the world's most prestigious events and venues.
Valeria is an award-winning harpist who has performed solo, chamber music and with orchestras across the world.
UK Harpist available for Weddings, Private Events, and background music. Varied repertoire; jazz, pop, classical, Celtic traditional.
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Gina is a freelance Harpist available for weddings and special events around London
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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.