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You have reached the website of Liath Hollins, a Nottingham based harpist (East Midlands of England). Liath is available for weddings and other special occasions including parties, corporate events and naming ceremonies. Liath specialises in traditional harp music but also has a repertoire packed with the classical and modern music that is popular for weddings and other events.

Upcoming Events

String & Song recitals

The secret life of the harp is about to be uncovered in a series of concerts by Liath and Welsh harpist Kathryn Lewis. The duo will reveal how the harp works, look at its regal history and perform a wide selection of classical and traditional harp music and song.

The String & Song series begins with Season of the Harp; a programme of Christmas-themed pieces, seasonal favourites and unexpected treasures, including Vivaldi’s Winter from The Four Seasons, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves and Satie’s Gymnopedie No 1. There will also be arrangements of the Coventry Carol and Tomorrow Shall Be my Dancing Day as well as music traditional to Britain including Calennig and the enduring English storysong Mistletoe Bough.

Kathryn said: “People are genuinely curious about the harp – how it works, what sort of music can be played on it, what the different colour strings mean, what the pedals and levers are for. We wanted to answer all of those questions and play some great music that we hope will appeal to everyone, from hardcore harp enthusiasts and music lovers to people who would just like to hear a harp played live.”

Liath added: “The harp is one of the oldest instruments in the world and is an essential part of the UK’s musical history. People often associate the harp with genteel ladies in drawing rooms but it has been part of social occasions for centuries. It is a very versatile and beautiful instrument capable of soothing or stirring and we’re looking forward to sharing our enthusiasm.”

The pair are honoured to be playing at the National Memorial Arboretum’s Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness; the only place in the UK where the act of remembrance is observed on every day of the year. Kathryn said: “It’s really moving to see the Chapel’s plaques commemorating the musicians that have served in the Armed and Merchant Services. This concert is also a very humble tribute to our musician colleagues in the forces.”

String & Song - Season of the Harp concerts:

St Leonard’s Church in Blithfield, Sunday November 29th

Bethel Baptist Church in Hawthorn, Pontypridd, Monday November 30th

National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Sunday December 13th

String & Song - Romance of the Harp:

Buxton Methodist Church, Wednesday 17th February 2010

String & Song - Land of the Harp

Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Saturday March 6th 2010.

Tickets for Buxton are £7, please contact us for tickets or more information.
Tickets for Chilwell Road Methodist Church are £6 (£5 in advance) Student/Child £3

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Liath plays a Pilgrim Progress lever harp, which has a beautiful rich tone but is portable enough to carry up stairs and into spaces which would not accomodate a concert harp. The lever harp is an elegant and practical instrument, close to the type of harp which has graced social occasions for over a thousand years.

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If you are interested in booking Liath for your event, please get in touch. We can then give you information on costing and availability. You can also arrange to visit Liath with no obligation, a great way to see the harp and hear some music selections.

Liath provides tuition in traditional harp. Students need to own their own harp and be able to travel to lessons. Please enquire for details if you are interested in tuition or need advice on choosing a harp.

To contact Liath, click to email
Telephone 0115 925 3737 / 0783 183 3310
www.traditionalharp.co.uk