» Alexandra

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Alexandra graduated from the University of Huddersfield with an Upper Second Degree in Music, having previously studied Piano at Trinity College of Music, in London. Since her graduation she has been in demand as a harpist, performing all over the country: on the television, for royalty, MP’s, and even rock stars.

Previous engagements include providing music at a drinks reception for HRH Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to the University of Huddersfield, at the new London Venue King’s Place for their corporate opening ceremony, on Channel 4’s television series Come Dine With Me, and for a party hosted by rock band The Cure.

In 2004 Alexandra performed with the Brighton Youth Orchestra at Glyndebourne Opera House, and at the Brighton Dome in a concert featuring Evelyn Glennie. During her time at Huddersfield she performed regularly with the orchestra, symphonic wind orchestra and new music ensemble, with whom she performed a concert as part of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and which was subsequently broadcast on BBC radio 3. She performed again for the festival in 2007, in an ensemble of 20 harpists, including Rhodri Davies and Eira Lynne Jones. She has also performed regularly with the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra.

Alexandra is available for hire for all kinds of functions. She has played for weddings and other events in churches, castles, stately homes, museums, colleges and universities and even a spa. Her varied repertoire ranges from classical and folk to more popular pieces and jazz.

» Repertoire - Classic

• Bach: Prelude In C
• Cabezon: Pavane And Variations
• Clarke: Chaconne
• Debussy: La Fille Chevre Au De Lin
• Delibes: Flower Duet
• Faure: Cantique, Pavane
• Grandjany: Pastorale
• Handel: Allegro, Sarabande
• Kanga: Solitude
• Mayhew: Fiskars
• Mendelssohn: Wedding March
• Naderman: Sonata Ii
• Pachelbel: Canon In D
• Parry: Sonata In D
• Salzédo: Chanson Dans La Nuit
• Satie: Gymnopédie No.1
• Schubert: Ave Maria
• Tournier: Quatre Preludes Pour Harpe No. 1
• Wagner: Bridal March
• Watkins: Petit Suite
• Jazz....
• Bert Kaempfert: Strangers In The Night
• Gershwin: Embraceable You, Summertime
• Harold Arlen (sung By Judy Garland): Over The Rainbow
• Henry Mancini: Moon River
• Nat King Cole: When I Fall In Love
• Nina Simone: Feeling Good
• Popular.....
• Chicago: Hard To Say I’m Sorry
• Dolly Parton/ Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You
• Jeff Buckley: Hallelujah
• Led Zeppelin: Stairway To Heaven
• Lionel Richie: Endless Love
• The Beatles: Across The Universe, Norwegian Wood, Michelle, Here Comes The Sun
• Westlife: Flying Without Wings
• Film/show....
• Alan Silvestri: Feather Theme (forrest Gump)
• Des’ree: Kissing You (romeo And Juliet)
• Phillip Glass: Truman Sleeps (the Truman Show)
• Traditional....
• English
• Flowers In The Valley
• Greensleeves
• Scarborough Fair
• Irish
• Brian Boru’s March
• Danny Boy
• The Lark In The Clear Air
• Scottish
• Eriskay Love Lilt
• Kinloch Of Kinloch
• Skye Boat Song
• Welsh
• Harp Of Gold
• The Ash Grove
• Other
• Wreck Of The John B Sloop

» Previous Clients

• Royal Bank Of Scotland
• ITV Productions Limited
• King’s Place
• Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
• The Royal College Of Surgeons Of England
• University Of Huddersfield
• Anthony Collins Solicitors Llp
• Haven
• Shendish Manor Hotel And Golf Course
• Serco Consulting
• British Japanese Parliamentary Group

» Testimonials

"Many thanks for playing so beautifully."
- Alison

"Thank you for playing such beautiful music at our wedding. Everyone enjoyed listening to you and it made our day perfect. Thank you so much."
- Elaine and Carl

"Thanks Alex for your superb harp playing! We really appreciated it."
- Jan

"Congratulations on the professional job you did today providing music for the VIPs’ reception and the civic luncheon for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to the university. I received many complimentary comments on your suitable choice of music and excellent performance."
- John Bryan

"You were brilliant!"
- Michelle

"Thank you so much for the beautiful music at our ceremony, everyone commented how lovely it was."
- Simon and Bhavesh

"Just wanted to say thank you ever so much for playing at our wedding. It was amazing, I really wanted to stay around longer to hear more!"
- Hayley

"Just a quick note to thank you very much for providing the music at my wedding. All my friends and family were blown away."
- Yvonne

"Lisa, Natasha and I were delighted with how you played. Every now and then we would turn to each other and say ' love this one' so we were very happy, Thank you."
- Linn

"Thank you so much for playing so beautifully at our Wedding. You made it really special. Will definitely be recommending you so maybe see you at a wedding in the future."
- Sarah and Andy

"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Although I was having numerous photos being taken, I have been told from a lot of people you were excellent. I am sorry I did not see more of you but thank you again."
- John and Claire

"Thanks so much for the beautiful music you provided at our wedding on Sunday, it really helped to make the day special. Many people commented how unusual and beautiful it was."
- Rachel and Al

"Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for doing such a great job on Saturday. You played beautifully (and, if you don't mind me saying, you looked beautiful too!) and added tremendously to the atmosphere of the event."
- Lewis

"I just want to say a million thank you’s to you. Your music was so beautiful and we are so pleased we had you there at our wedding to play for us. EVERYONE said how beautiful you play and what a perfect touch it had during the ceremony. Every time I watch the clip of the wedding and hear your music I can't help, but to cry it’s so moving and during the signing of the register I couldn’t stop crying to your endless love, it was truly moving, I cannot thank you enough. I hope the parking wasn’t too bad as it is a nightmare around there. I was wondering if you sell a disc of music at all. I ask, as Marc is making a DVD of all the photos and wants to put some harp music in the background as well as the same songs you played and I thought it would make it even better if we could have your music so in years to come we can say to our grandchildren that was actually the lady who played for us at our wedding. Thank you so much again you are so talented you should be so proud! I wish you all the best for the future and also a lot of my friends have you in mind for their weddings, so if you don't mind I will forward your details on with your permission of course. All the best."
- Kerry

"Thank you so much for making our wedding extra special! All the Best."
- Jane and Rob

"Thank you so much for making the wedding so special. Everyone recognised Forest Gump and loved it! No one laughed! Thank you for being so helpful throughout and playing so beautifully. You made the day start in such a perfect way. Thank you so so much."
- Keily and Shane

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