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	Audrey
	Provides music to suit all tastes from her extensive repertoire which is constantly updated. Audrey is an established freelance harpist living in the Midlands. After studying at the Royal College of Music she worked with all the major symphony orchestras including six years as principal Harp with the B.B.C. and Ulster Orchestras. Audrey is often called upon by the Royal Shakespeare Company whenever they need a harpist. Audrey is now in great demand as a soloist for corporate entertaining and weddings. She is the first call harpist at Coombe Abbey, Coventry, The Lygon Arms, Broadway and other prestigious venues throughout the Midlands
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	Meredith
	studied the harp and celtic harp at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama with Sanchia Pielou, a founder member and principal harpist with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for fifty years and regarded as the “doyen” of the harp in Scotland. After highly acclaimed performances of Mozart’s Concerto for flute and harp, there followed an invitation from Scottish Ballet to join the orchestra as principal harpist in 1985. Meredith has enjoyed playing her harp for guests, from such prestigious venues as Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland to the Hilton in Hong Kong, and is now very much in demand as harpist for weddings, corporate events, private parties and other celebrations.
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	Amanda
	Amanda is one of the most exciting young harpists in Wales today. Her musicianship combined with a strong technique and a lively character puts her in the front line of contemporary musicians. Amanda has appeared on British and Japanese television, played on various cruise ships and has also given a recital on an American radio station. Other engagements have included playing for HRH Prince of Wales, Reverend Desmond Tutu and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Amanda is at home playing a vast range of music - be it traditional, classical, jazz or pop and is currently the resident harpist for The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. She supported Jamie Cullum in concert in November 2004
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	Catherine
	has been providing music of the highest standard for special occassions for over 10 years, she has performed at all the top London hotels and many stately Homes such as Hampton Court, St James Palace etc. Graduating with a Masters from the Juillard School in New York she has forged an impressive career both in America and the UK (where she now lives), playing with all the Major Ochestras - BBC, London Symphony and The Royal Ballet to name but a few in the UK. With a repertoire of background music ranging from favourite classics to the great standards of Gershwin, the Beatles and the West End shows, Catherine has delighted clients, not only with her natural artistry, but also with her choice of music which always suits the particular occassion.
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	Christina
	has appeared as a soloist throughout the country and in Germany and the USA. She has premiered the solo works of a number of eminent British composers and is the only player to have recorded Elliot Carter’s solo Bariolage for Radio 3. She has worked with many of the country’s leading symphony and chamber orchestras and has toured with the Northern Sinfonia Ensemble performing all the major chamber music repertoire. Christina was a founder member of Sonor Contemporary Music Ensemble in the USA and is a member of London Debussy Trio, Gemini Ensemble and Arpège. She is also a Music Therapist working for the two hospices of Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust
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	Georgina
	Music from Bach to modern day, forfunctions such as wedding receptions, corporate entertainment, anniversaries etc. After studying at Trinity College of Music, London, I then enjoyed regular engagements in major hotels throughout the city including The Savoy, Cafe Royale, Inter-Continental and the Criterion of Piccadilly
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	Rowena
	won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music where she studied with Daphne Boden and Marisa Robles. She was a finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the year competition and Principal Harpist in the National Youth Orchestra. She is a member of English Serenata with whom she performs a wide range of chamber music. Rowena has toured with Scottish Ballet, plays for the Moscow City Ballet and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has made an extensive study of 17th and 18th century harp and piano repertoire with pianist Oliver Davies and gives recitals at Country houses. Rowena also manages to find the time to teach and runs workshops for young harpists
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	Ruth
	After gaining an Associateship to the Royal College of Music in 1996, Ruth has undertaken an enormous amount of work. She has featured as a soloist in works such as Rodrigo's Concerto Serenata, Danses Sacree et Profane by Debussy and Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto, appeared at many prestigious venues from The Royal Albert Hall and St James' Palace, through to Truro and Exeter Cathedrals. She has been involved in a large number of opera projects and regularly plays in a range of orchestral concerts as well as having played at more than 400 weddings
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	Katherine
	In 1991 was awarded the Blue Riband in the National Eisteddfod, and in 1992 she won the Nansi Richards Memorial Scholarship. Katherine continued her studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. Following graduation in 1996 Katherine was awarded scholarships by both the Welsh Arts Council and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust which enabled her to continue her studies abroad with Edward Witsenburg (Holland). In 1995 Katherine was awarded a Fellowship to attend the Aspen Music Festival, Colorado, USA, where she worked with Nancy Allen (New York Philharmonic). During her four years at the Festival, Katherine had the opportunity to work with eminent conductors from both America and Europe
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	Ellie
	Winner of the Philip and Dorothy Green Award for Young Concert Artists 2005 Eleanor was just fifteen when she made her concerto debut at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Daniel Harding. Eleanor is now one of the most innovative performers in the UK, presenting her own compositions alongside the classics of the harp repertoire. Born in 1982, Eleanor started learning the harp at the age of five. In 1993 she began her formal musical education at the Royal College of Music Junior Department, studying harp with Daphne Boden. She she won many awards there including the Freda Dinn and Ida Mabbett Prize and Gordon Turner Competition
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	Janet
	Janet is the renowned Harpist and Singer who is presently delighting audiences worldwide with her music and songs.These j can be used as part of a wedding ceremony or as background music during drinks or a meal. Quality is assured as Janet trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music. She has appeared on Radio and Television, gives regular concerts, has made several recordings and has played for Royalty. Repertoire is suitable for all tastes Classical, Popular orTraditional and as this versatile performer often works with other musicans, the harp can be combined with a flute, violin or Northumbrian Pipes
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	Kirsty
	a young freelance harpist whose varied work takes her across the UK. She began learning the harp at the age of ten on a small instrument, hand-made by her mother. After transferring to the classical concert harp she won a number of awards and prizes, toured America as principal harpist with the Hampshire Youth Orchestra, and gave several solo recitals. She graduated in 2000 with a First Class Honour's degree from the University of Manchester, where she studied the harp with Eira Lyn Jones, and in 2001 went on to gain a Master's degree with distinction, specialising in issues surrounding the harp in the Twentieth Century
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	Sara M
	an accomplished harpist who provides an exceptional service for special occasions where her warm and harmonious music creates a magical atmosphere. Sarah has played the harp for over 40 years and has many years of professional musical experience and has in fact worked with some of the most famous names in the industry. For Sarah it was love at first sight when she saw her first harp. As a very young girl, she was taken to rehearsals with her father when he led the London Symphony Orchestra. She immediately fell in love with the sound of the harp and her passion hasn't waned since! The harp still has a soothing effect on listeners and players today
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