venues
and is a regular performer at National Trust properties throughout the country,
having been the official harpist at Warwick Castle.
Harpist, Luisa-Maria Ovett studied at the University
of Surrey in Guildford. During this time she was part of the trio who won the
Croser-Hughes chamber music award for two years in succession. Since graduating
she has performed both internationally and through out the UK as a solo harpist,
with professional orchestras and opera companies. Luisa has played at many
prestigious
venues
and is a regular performer at National Trust properties throughout the country,
having been the official harpist at Warwick Castle.
Her innovative approach to the Harp has led to duo collaborations with Flute, Oboe, a Soprano and also in the Harp Duo “Harpasonic”. Luisa has recently returned from a successful concert tour to the USA, which included live performances, radio and television broadcasts. Harpasonic will soon be launching a new touring show to demonstrate the more “funky” side of harp playing combined with a classical and Celtic approach. Their tours will include UK, America, France and Australia.
Teaching is also an enjoyable and important part of Luisa’s life and she is the Founder and Director of the Surrey Harp Ensemble. Their performances have included playing at the Barbican and touring Belgium. They are now preparing for concerts at The Vera Fletcher Hall, The Royal Albert Hall and in France.
Recently Luisa has been asked to host a joint Harp master class with Skaila Kanga, the Professor of Harp at the Royal Academy of Music.
Selection of past venues:-
Warwick Castle ~ Goodwood House
Woburn Abbey ~ Coombe Abbey
Lamport Hall ~ Canada House
Stowe Landscape Gardens ~ Kensington Palace Hotel
Hanbury Hall ~ Charlecote Manor
H.M.S. Warrior ~ Channel 4 Bafta Award Celebration
Weddings
Luisa’s Harp music compliments the Wedding Ceremony and or the Reception. Many brides have arrived to the distinctive and elegant sound of the Harp and it provides a relaxing and non-intrusive background to the Wedding Breakfast.
Luisa plays a selection of music from medieval to modern! Special requests prior to the Wedding are always welcome.
The Ceremony
Luisa will arrive forty minutes before the ceremony to set up and paly as your guests arrive
Music for the entrance of the Bride
Music whilst signing the register
Music for the Bride and Groom and guests to leave
The Photographs / Drinks Reception
Luisa will continue to play to entertain your guests whilst photographs are being taken
The Reception / Wedding Breakfast
Luisa will be pleased to play for the duration of
your Wedding Breakfast.
(Time to be agreed)
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| A Selection of
Classical Pieces Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J.S. Bach On Wings of Song Mendelssohn Chaccone Clarke Canon Pachelbel Pavane Faure Claire de Lune Debussy Meditation Massenet Spring Vivaldi La Source Hasslemans Chanson de Matin Elgar Hornpipe Purcell A selection of Sonatinas Dussek Ave Maria Schubert Premier Prelude Bach Air on a G String Bach Bridal march from Lohengrin Wagner Trumpet Voluntary Purcell Trumpet Tune Purcell Ground in F with Variations Purcell Laudate Dominum Mozart Barcarolle Grandjany Au bord du Ruisseau Renie Nocturne Chopin Etude. Op 10. Chopin Theme and Variations J. Thomas Larghetto Handel
A selection of Celtic/Traditional The Lark in the Clear Air The Foggy Dew Down by the Salley Gardens ‘Tis the Last Rose of Summer Danny Boy Afton Water Ye Banks and braes Greensleeves All through the night The Ash Grove Over the Stone A selection of music by O’Carolan The Castle of Dromore Bendemeer’s Stream Scarborough Fair Merch Megan Watching the Wheat O’Carolans Dream The Rose of Tralee |
The wind beneath my wings Killing me softly Can’t help falling in love Embraceable You Can’t help lovin’ dat man Yesterday The Autumn Leaves Crazy Memory Unforgettable All I Ask of You Wishing you were somehow here again The Music of the Night Pie Jesu Love is here to stay Someone to watch over me Can you feel the love tonight Unchained Melody Some Enchanted Evening Misty There’s a place for us Tonight Edelweiss You’ll never walk alone From this moment on The Prayer The sound of music Send in the Clowns Evergreen A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square Blue Moon Fields of Gold My Lagen Love She moved through the fair The Kerry dance The Spinning Wheel The Nightingale A selection of Popular/Jazz Lady in Red Hello Three times a Lady I’ll be there for you Your Song Theme from Titanic Endless Love Somewhere out there Smoke gets in your eyes I will always love you |
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