AnnaKate Pearson - Harpist

Category: CLASSICAL MUSIC, WEDDING HARPIST

Fee: - from £99 per hour (Based on 5ft Harp)

AnnaKate is based in Windermere, Cumbria and is a professional freelance harpist. She is much in demand for weddings and functions as couples and their guests enjoy the sound and visual impact of this beautiful instrument within Cumbria and Scotland. AnnaKate offers flexible options to fit with your special day. Annakate is available for orchestral engagements and recitals. She is also part of a flute and harp duo.

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About AnnaKate Pearson - Harpist

AnnaKate Pearson has completed a Masters in Harp performance at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama where she has already gained a BA(Hons) and Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. Through her years at the R.S.A.M.D she has studied solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire under her tutor Karen Vaughan (co-principal of the LSO). She has played with all the RSAMD’s orchestras throughout the six years, four years as principal harp, including tours around Britain and the RSNO Scottish Proms. She has been involved in master classes with distinguished harpists such as Kathleen Bride, Frances Kelly and Natalia Sheymeyeva.

During the Scottish Opera Apprenticeship Scheme in January 2006 she played second harp in the orchestral pit, in the off stage band and also in a trio on stage in costume for Massenet’s ‘Cendrillon’. In February 2007 she auditioned within the RSAMD and was given the opportunity to play Debussy’s harp concerto ‘Danse Sacrée et Danse Profane’ with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in June 2007.

Her chamber music performances include a trio recital in St.Andrew’s University, 2006. She has also been involved with 'Side-by Side Concerts' with the Hebrides Ensemble in Berio's 'Folk Songs' and various new compositions.

She has played with orchestras in and around Glasgow, Stirling and Cumbria, performing in many different venues including the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Glasgow Theatre Royal.

Since 1999 AnnaKate has been playing regularly at weddings and functions in various locations in and around Cumbria and Scotland, including Lancaster's Ashton Memorial which hosted a Cancer Care Charity Evening in the presence of Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Guide to Fees: £99 per hour based on Small Harp (5ft), £121 per hour based on Large Harp (6ft)

AnnaKate Pearson - Harpist References

Alison
Thanks Tracey, Annakate was a great success on Saturday. The music she played was enjoyed by all the guests, it was just right for the occasion and my parents were really pleased with their surprise. Thanks again.

Thanks received for AnnaKate in 2007...

Thank you for making our special day absolutely magical...

We cannot thank you enough, our day was absolutely perfect – one we will never forget and we are pleased you were part of that...

Thank you so much, the atmosphere you created when you started playing was wonderful...

AnnaKate did a fabulous job and so many people loved the music and ambience she set...

We wanted to thank you for your part inour wonderful day, it was amazing and we would recommend you to others...

My new husband mentioned AnnaKate in his speech, saying that the music before the ceremony kept him calm! Thanks so much for coming out on the terrace where everyone could enjoy the stunning weather and the harp...