The enchanting sound of the Celtic harp combined with the visual beauty of the instrument enhances any event, creating the perfect romantic atmosphere for weddings. Ramona is an accomplished, professional harpist and has been performing for over twelve years. She studied with the renowned Classical harpist and tutor Mary Morley. Alongside Classical and Modern Composers her repertoire encompasses a breadth of popular Irish, English and French music.
*Much in demand playing for weddings and events throughout the UK she travels extensively performing in many stunning venues including Leeds Castle, Chewton Glen, Lympne Castle, Salmestone Grange, Carey’s Manor and Eastwell Manor*
Ramona launched her album ‘Celtic Harp’ whilst performing for the Celtic Journey Dance Sensation at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury 2007. Her harp is a beautiful Pilgrim Clarsach with a full, sweet tone which perfectly compliments the traditional music she specialises in. Her repertoire includes compositions by the most revered of Irish harpists: Turlough O’Carolan, whose music embodies the perfect marriage of Classical and Celtic styles.
She has wide experience of playing for many occasions including: receptions, weddings, civil partnership and handfasting ceremonies, birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties, funerals and corporate events.
She also performs for concerts, cultural events, workshops, residential homes and teaches privately.
Ramona works primarily as a soloist but has also toured with bands, played at festivals nationally / internationally and performed with string quartets.
An accomplished singer she is frequently requested to perform songs accompanied by her own special arrangements on harp. She has a wealth of knowledge as a multi-instrumentalist and also plays fiddle and whistles professionally.
Solo Harpist
Ramona has a captivating and engaging repertoire which includes: Classical, Romantic, Traditional, Celtic and Songs with original arrangements. Here is a selection of the pieces she plays:
- Bridal Chorus (Here Comes The Bride) – Wagner
- La Sola Grazia – Renaissance Italian
- Pastorale – Marcel Grandjany
- Presto – Jean Chrétien Bach
- Parthenia- Savourna Stevenson
- Déirín Dé – Éamonn Ó Gallchobhair
- Menuet – Johann Heinrich Buttstedt
- 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
- She Moves Through The Fair
- Scarborough Fair
- The Foggy Dew
- A Trip To Sligo
- Harp Of Gold
- Fields Of Gold
- Lavenders Blue
- Danny Boy
- The Dark Island
- Skye Boat Song
- Black is the Colour
Plus, many many more....
Jackie Powell, Wedding Event, Suffolk
Hi Marie, Ramona was fantastic a beautiful harpist made the day for my sister. Thankyou xx
Emma & Ian, Wedding
Thankyou so much for making our special day so elegant with your beautiful harp-playing, you really helped to create the magical atmosphere that our guests said our wedding had! Thankyou very much for providing such a professional and enjoyable service, will recommend you highly. Very best wishes.
Katie and Christophe Bouillé, Wedding
Dearest Ramona, thankyou so much for the beautiful music you played for us. We and our guests were swept into our reception. You effortlessly set the scene for a beautiful midsummer wedding. A truly enchanting start to an unforgettable evening.
Dominique Landau, Wedding
Dear Ramona, Thank you very much for playing the most beautiful music at our wedding. We had many compliments and everyone certainly enjoyed listening. As the bride, I missed out on the music you played prior to the ceremony, didn’t hear you as I walked down the aisle (too terrified) but heard on the way out… beautiful.
Many thanks and I would highly recommend you.
Mary and Emma, Wedding
Dear Ramona, Thank you for helping to make it a wonderful day. Lots of love.
Angela and Craig, Wedding
Dear Ramona, thankyou so much for playing such wonderful music on our wedding day. So many of our guests enjoyed you, you started our day with such style and grace, lots of love.
- Chewton Glen Hotel
- Leeds Castle
- Dover Castle
- Eastwell Manor
- Marlowe Theatre
Ramona can wear period costume when performing for events at castles or historic buildings if requested. The Celtic harp can be played acoustic or with amplification and is suitable for large or intimate gatherings, indoors or outdoors… with the possibility of the instrument moving to various locations during an event if necessary.
WEDDINGS:
The following explains the points where it’s customary to have music during the wedding, though Ramona is also very happy to discuss and work with your individual plans to make it your special day!
The Wedding Ceremony (approx. 1 hour in total)
• Gentle music to welcome and relax the guests as they gather and wait for the ceremony (beginning 15 / 20 minutes before the ceremony)
• Processional music for the entrance of the bride (played at an elegant walking tempo to accompany the bride down the aisle)
• A selection of pieces during the signing of the register
• A celebratory piece as the couple leave the ceremony to begin the festivities
Reception Drinks / Photos (approx. 1 - 2 hrs)
• A range of music to entertain the guests as they mingle and photos are taken
Wedding Breakfast (approx. 2 hours)
• Subtle, light background music during the meal until the speeches
Ramona also offers combined packages:
• Ceremony and Reception Drinks
• Reception Drinks and Wedding Breakfast
• Ceremony, Reception Drinks and the Wedding Breakfast
Ramona can fine tune her schedule based on your specific requirements.
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
East
- Cambridgeshire - £293.25
- Huntingdonshire - £286.35
- Norfolk - £308.20
- Suffolk - £301.30
Mid Scotland
- Ayrshire - £479.55
- Clackmannanshire - £485.30
- Dunbartonshire - £485.30
- Fife - £493.35
- Kinross-shire - £493.35
- Renfrewshire - £480.70
- Selkirkshire - £460.00
- Stirlingshire - £483.00
- West Lothian - £481.85
Mid Wales
- Cardiganshire - £417.45
- Montgomeryshire - £408.25
- Powys - £397.90
- Radnorshire - £402.50
Midlands
- Derbyshire - £396.75
- Gloucestershire - £315.10
- Hereford and Worcester - £395.60
- Herefordshire - £395.60
- Leicestershire - £310.50
- Lincolnshire - £381.80
- Northamptonshire - £299.00
- Nottinghamshire - £377.20
- Rutland - £301.30
- Shropshire - £393.30
- Staffordshire - £394.45
- Warwickshire - £304.75
- West Midlands - £316.25
- Worcestershire - £317.40
North East
- Cleveland - £415.15
- Durham - £425.50
- East Riding of Yorkshire - £400.20
- Humberside - £400.20
- North Riding of Yorkshire - £415.15
- North Yorkshire - £415.15
- Northumberland - £432.40
- South Yorkshire - £391.00
- Tayside - £412.85
- Tyne and Wear - £426.65
- West Riding of Yorkshire - £405.95
- West Yorkshire - £405.95
- Yorkshire - £409.40
North Scotland
- Aberdeenshire - £546.25
- Angus - £519.80
- Argyllshire - £514.05
- Banffshire - £546.25
- Caithness - £577.30
- Inverness-shire - £577.30
- Kincardineshire - £524.40
- Morayshire - £543.95
- Nairn - £541.65
- Perth - £494.50
- Ross and Cromarty - £481.85
- Sutherland - £580.75
North Wales
- Anglesey - £433.55
- Caernarvonshire - £424.35
- Clwyd - £419.75
- Denbighshire - £417.45
- Flintshire - £414.00
- Gwynedd - £415.15
- Merionethshire - £415.15
North West
- Cheshire - £396.75
- Cumberland - £440.45
- Cumbria - £440.45
- Greater Manchester - £401.35
- Lancashire - £423.20
- Merseyside - £408.25
- Westmorland - £440.45
South East
- Bedfordshire - £287.50
- Berkshire - £294.40
- Buckinghamshire - £280.60
- East Sussex - £276.00
- Essex - £279.45
- Hampshire - £297.85
- Hertfordshire - £280.60
- Isle of Wight - £412.85
- Kent - £262.20
- London - £276.00
- Middlesex - £276.00
- Oxfordshire - £299.00
- Surrey - £272.55
- Sussex - £284.05
- West Sussex - £284.05
South Scotland
- Berwickshire - £454.25
- Dumfries and Galloway - £463.45
- Dumfries-shire - £463.45
- East Lothian - £463.45
- Kirkcudbrightshire - £463.45
- Lanarkshire - £469.20
- Lothian - £478.40
- Midlothian - £478.40
- Pebbles-shire - £473.80
- Roxburghshire - £448.50
- Strathclyde - £488.75
- Wigtownshire - £463.45
South Wales
- Breconshire - £393.30
- Carmarthenshire - £400.20
- Dyfed - £423.20
- Glamorgan - £396.75
- Gwent - £388.70
- Mid Glamorgan - £408.25
- Monmouthshire - £385.25
- Pembrokeshire - £423.20
- South Glamorgan - £388.70
- West Glamorgan - £403.65
South West
- Avon - £373.75
- Cornwall - £431.25
- Devon - £402.50
- Dorset - £374.90
- Somerset - £400.20
- Wiltshire - £305.90
