Lena Reising (Harpist)

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Celtic/Pedal Harpist & singer offering atmospheric elegance for weddings, parties, and corporate events. With a versatile repertoire spanning Classical, Popular, and Traditional pieces from around the world, she creates a captivating ambiance.

Biography

OFFER: Book before the end of January 2024 - Early bird discount

  • 10% off wedding ceremony/drinks bookings if booked before the end of January 2024

  • 20% off ceremony/drinks/reception for 2024 if booked before the end of January 2024

Highlights

  • Celtic/Pedal harpist & singer based in the South

  • Repertoire includes Baroque Classical Popular & Traditional pieces from around the world

  • Previous experience includes many CD releases radio performances & live concerts

  • Jazz Ensemble also available (trio or quartet)!

Lena Reising, a Scottish-born singer and Celtic/Pedal Harpist, brings a unique blend of music to your events. Trained at Chichester College with a BA hons in music from Brighton University, Lena's extensive experience includes composing, singing, and playing on various CD releases, radio performances, and live concerts. As the former resident harpist on the Cunard line (2015-2020), she traveled globally, gaining the title of 'the singing harp healer.'

Solo Performance: Lena's solo celtic harp and grand pedal harp provide subtle and atmospheric elegance at any special event. Her lovely voice can also accompany the delicacy of the harp if requested. Lena plays an extensive repertoire from Classical, Baroque, Popular, Jewish, & Traditional pieces from around the world.

Performance Times:

  • Wedding Ceremony/Civil Ceremony: maximum duration- 2 hours.
  • Drinks Reception: maximum duration- 3 hours (3 x 45 minute sets with a 45-minute break).

Jazz Ensemble: Lena Reising and her ensemble of top jazz musicians enchant audiences with original compositions and well-known jazz standards. The Jazz Ensemble, available as a trio or quartet, adds cool, classy sophistication to events, making them unforgettable.

Testimonials:

  • "Lena brought magic to our summer birthday party in our garden. She plays with a natural grace indicative of her personality.” - Jackie Clemants, Psychotherapist.
  • "I have never in my life been as moved as I was by your music. A big thank you for the beauty of your music!” - Joan, Therapist.
  • "An otherworldly evening of delicate and exquisite sounds.” - Three Weeks Magazine.

Previous Clients Include:

  • Amberly Castle
  • The Grand Hotel Brighton and Eastbourne
  • Pelham House Lewes
  • The Prince and Princess of Romania
  • The Metropole Brighton
  • Stanmer House
  • Sunrise Senior Living Group

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Set List

New! Christmas Repertoire!
Silent Night
While Shepherds Watched Their Flock
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Hark the Herald Angels
Holy Night
Marys Boy Child
Morning has Broken
Carol of the Drum
Jingle Bells
Good King Wencelas
The First Nowell
12 Days of Christmas
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
... and more.... requests appreciated...

Standard Repertoire 
Below are a list of example genres that Anna can cover. 

Baroque
Air on The G String -Bach
Bransle de La Torche - M.Praetorius
Ave Maria -bach ( with flute ) 
Handel-sonata in G major
Chaconne by Jermiah Clarke
Prelude in C -J.S. Bach
JesuJoy of man's Desiring by sebastian Bach

Classical
Gnosienne no1 by Eric Satie ( with flute )
Gymnopedie by Eric Satie
Ode to Joy -Beethoven
Pachabels canon in G
Sicilienne ( with flute )
The Swan -Camille Saint-Saens
Theme fron the New World Symphony -Dvorak 

Scottish Traditional
Skyboat Song
Maries Wedding
My love is like a red red rose
A Daunce
Wild Mountain Thyme

Irish Traditional
Londonery Air ( Danny Boy ) 
Planxty Irwin 
Planxty George Brabazon 
She Moves Through the Fair
Trip To Sligo 

English Traditional
Scarborough fair
Greensleeves

Welsh Traditional 
All Through the Night
Lullaby
The Ash Grove 

Kleizmer/Jewish Traditional
Halva
Berdichiever Khoid
Orientalische Melody

Russian Traditional
Those were the days
Moscow Nights

Italian Traditional
Siciliana by Pergolesi
Santa Lucia

Spanish Traditional
Danza Moora

Spirituals
Amazing Grace

Popular /Jazz
Annies Song
Autumn Leaves
Blue Moon
Brazil
Dance me to the end of Love by Leonard Cohen
La vie en Rose
Lilli Marlene
Take Five
The Power of Love 
The Rose
The First Time ever I saw your face
My Perfect Moment
Wild is the Wind 

Repertoire for Jazz Ensemble
Autumn Leaves
Ain't Nobobies Buisiness
Blue Moon
Bye bye Blackbird
Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Help Loving Dat Man
Charlie is My Darlin
Comin Through the Rye
Dance Me to the End of Love
Dindi
Falling in Love Again
God Bless the Child
I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire
In a Sentimental Mood
La Vie En Rose
Loverman
Nearness of You
Once I Loved
Skye Boat Song
Slow Boat to China
Summertime
When I Fall in Love
Winter love
Wishbone Ash .... and more ....

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Performance Times

Booking Options

  • Jazz Ensemble Trio

    Jazz Ensemble Trio: See main profile text for more information

    Add £644

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  • New Years Eve Booking

    New Years Eve Booking: Hire Anna Reising to perform on New Years Eve

    Add £131

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  • Jazz Ensemble Quartet

    Jazz Ensemble Quartet: See main profile text for more information

    Add £910

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Customer Reviews

  • We had a fantastic day and Anna was perfect for what we were looking for.

    5 - Lena Reising (Harpist) are Highly Recommended

    booked Lena Reising (Harpist) for their Wedding in Surrey

    Lena Reising was an absolute pleasure to work with, and played beautifully to accompany the service as well as light music to entertain the waiting guests. From start to finish, everything was simple and stress free, in the run-in she was a great help in confirming the music. On the day, was punctual and professional and really made our day special. All our guests were very complimentary and would recommend her to anybody looking for a harpist for their ceremony. We had a fantastic day and Lena Reising was perfect for what we were looking for, and played wonderfully for our ceremony, It’s all top marks from us!

  • More than we could have ever expected, beautiful.

    5 - Lena Reising (Harpist) are Highly Recommended

    booked Lena Reising (Harpist) for their Wedding in London

    Lena Reising made my daughters wedding day very special with her superb playing and singing, it was quite exquisite and enhanced the whole day. More than we could have ever expected, beautiful.

  • Fantastic

    5 - Lena Reising (Harpist) are Highly Recommended

    booked Lena Reising (Harpist) for their Wedding

    I booked Lena Reising for our Wedding, it was truly memorable. She was fantastic and it was so emotional. Her singing was beautiful, all of my guests were very impressed and I had fantastic comments about her. It truly made our wedding and I would book her again for a special occasion as it was magical. The nicest thing for us was that she played our personal songs, Adele on the Harp is truly magical. Thank you Anna for making our day so special.

  • She completely met all our expectations.

    5 - Lena Reising (Harpist) are Highly Recommended

    booked Lena Reising (Harpist) for their event in London

    Lena Reising added elegance and much enjoyment to our private party and we would not hesitate to recommend her, nor to ask her to play again should a further celebration arise. She is utterly charming and a very accomplished harpist. She arrived well in advance and was beautifully organised. She completely met all our expectations.

  • 5 - Lena Reising (Harpist) are Highly Recommended

    booked Lena Reising (Harpist) for their event

    Wow! So good to catch up and meet again. I don't need to tell you that dad was bowled over with emotion - you were a true experienced professional to throw in that jig at the end. Brought the energy right back up. A heart felt thank you.
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