Karen is a classically trained harpist and singer. She is an experienced performer and has played in many orchestras, hotels, private functions, weddings, christenings and funerals over the last thirty years.
Karen can provide a beautiful background or feature performance for any event and is able to perform a broad range of musical styles encompassing classical, jazz, contemporary, celtic and music from the stage and screen.
She has a vast repertoire of music and is delighted to work with you to select the perfect musical accompaniment for your special event.
1 to 1.5 hours at ceremony, plus up to 1 hour at your reception as guests arrive for canapes.
Processional
Bridal March from ‘Lohengrin’ (Here Comes the Bride) – Wagner
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Zadok the Priest – Handel
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke
Recessional
Wedding March from ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ – Mendelssohn
Ode to Joy from the ‘Choral Symphony’ – Beethoven
I Vow to Thee my Country (Theme from Jupiter, The Planets and also used as the ‘World in Union’ for the Rugby World Cup) – Holst
Sinfonia from the Opera ‘Solomon’ (Arrival of the Queen of Sheba) – Handel
La Rejouissance from the ‘Royal Fireworks Suite’- Handel
Classical
Ave Maria – Schubert
Ave Maria – Gounod (based on JS Bach’s first prelude)
The Lord’s Prayer – Malotte
The Flower Duet from ‘Lakmé’ (used in the British Airways ad) – Delibes
O Mio Babbino Caro (O, My Beloved Father) from ‘Gianni Schicchi’ – Puccini
The Swan from ‘The Carnival of the Animals’ – Saint-Saëns
Clair de Lune – Debussy Prelude No. 1 – JS Bach
Gymnopédie No. 1 – Satie
Romance – traditional
Classical harp music by Hasselmans, Renié, Grandjany, Tournier, Bochsa etc.
Passacaille for Harp – Handel Harp Concerto in Bb – Handel
Contemporary
What a Wonderful World – Weiss & Thiele
Moon River from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ – Mancini
When I Fall in Love – Victor Young
It Had to Be You – Kahn & Jones
Till There Was You from ‘Music Man’ – Willson
Unforgettable – Gorden
Theme from ‘Love Story’ – Francis Lai
Over the Rainbow from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ – Harburg & Arlen
My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from ‘Titanic’) – Horner & Jennings
Love is All Around from ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ – Reg Presley
Kissing You (Love Theme from ‘Romeo & Juliet’) – Des’ree & Atack
All I Ask of You from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ – Lloyd Webber, Hart & Stilgoe
Perhaps Love – John Denver
Eleanor Rigby – Lennon & McCartney
Fields of Gold – Sting
Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Your Song – John & Taupin
Heaven – Adams & Vallance
The Prayer – Sager & Foster
The Special Two – Missy Higgins
Stairway to Heaven – Page & Plant
Plus traditional folk music from Scotland, Ireland and Wales
This is just a sample of popular selections however with a minimum of two weeks notice most pieces can be arranged and performed on request.
Questions? Contact Us.
Call us now on 02 9807 1919. Our team will help you find the perfect solution to suit your event and budget.