Ramona is an accomplished, professional harpist and has been performing for over twenty years. Her repertoire includes Irish, English and French music and features pieces by the most revered of Irish harpists, Turlough O'Carolan, whose music embodies the perfect marriage of classical and Celtic styles.
Ramona studied with renowned classical harpist and inspirational teacher Mary Morley. Alongside her performing career Ramona is also now an experienced tutor enjoying a busy teaching schedule with students of all ages and from all walks of life; some students are working towards exams whilst others are learning simply for pleasure.
Much in demand for weddings and events in Kent, across the South East and throughout the UK, Ramona travels extensively, performing in many stunning venues including: Leeds Castle, Chewton Glen, Lympne Castle, Caverswall Castle, Mount Ephraim, Fort Amherst, Salmestone Grange, St. Augustine’s, Carey’s Manor and Eastwell Manor to name but a few.
Ramona has wide experience of playing for many occasions including: receptions, weddings, civil partnerships, handfastings, birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties, corporate events, welcoming ceremonies and funerals. She also performs for concerts, cultural events, residential homes and storytelling workshops in schools.
Ramona's Celtic harp is said to be the most romantic and intimate type of harp. It is a 'clarsach' made by Pilgrim Harps and has a full, sweet tone. Ramona is frequently requested to sing whilst accompanying herself on harp. She also occasionally performs with string quartets and guitarists.
Based in Herne Bay, Kent
= areas covered (up to 200 miles)
Ramona has a captivating and engaging repertoire which includes: Classical, Romantic, Traditional, Celtic and Songs with original arrangements. Please let her know in advance any requests you would particularly like her to include. Here is a sample selection of the pieces she plays:
La Sola Grazia — Renaissance Italian
Pastorale — Marcel Grandjany
Presto — Jean Chrétien Bach
Parthenia — Savourna Stevenson
Déirín Dé — Éamonn Ó Gallchobhair
Menuet — Johann Heinrich Buttstedt
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring — Bach
Bridal March (Here Comes the Bride) — Wagner
Jesu Joy — Bach
Premiere Gymnopedie — Satie
Over The Rainbow
My Cup Runneth Over
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic)
Flightless Bird, American mouth — (Wedding Version)
The Rains of Castamere (Game of Thrones)
For the Love of a Princess — from Braveheart
River Flows in You — Yiruma
O’ Carolan’s Concerto
Princess Royal (Miss Mac Dermot)
O’ Carolan’s Welcome
Planxty Johnston
O’ Carolan’s Air
O’ Carolan’s Farewell To Music
Brian Boru’s March
Greensleeves
Scarborough Fair
The Foggy Dew
Southwind
A Trip To Sligo
Harp Of Gold
Lavenders Blue
And songs accompanied by harp:
Black is the Colour
Fields of Gold
The Rose
And I Love Her — Beatles
You Got the Love — Florence & The Machine
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face — Roberta Flack
Wind beneath My Wings
I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You
Love is All Around — Wet Wet Wet
Wonderful Tonight
Everything I Do
Angels – Robbie Williams
Song to the Siren — Tim Buckley
The Dark Island
She Moves Through the Fair
Wild Mountain Thyme
Caledonia
Beautiful Dreamer
Skye Boat Song
The North Star
Mountains of Mourne
Molly Malone
Maggie
The Fields of Athenry
Song for Ireland
Spancil Hill
Full PA is included and I can also bring lighting equipment
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