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 Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead here.
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.
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.
A bespoke musical service that can elegantly enhance your special day. Let the harp be the soundtrack to your nuptials.
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.
Experienced harpist performs beautiful music for all occasions
I've played over 100 weddings, each made romantic and memorable by the harp. I'll make the perfect arrangements for your special day.
Professional Singing Harpist
Experience the elegance and versatility of the harp with Stefania - setting the tone for luxury events with classical precision
Every time I sit at the harp I fall in love with being alive all over again. 🫶🏻
Oxfordshire-based harpist. Available for solo and orchestral work, weddings, events, and private tuition.
A beautiful and elegant addition to any event, guaranteed to bring your event's vision to life.
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
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.