Julia Read, Harpist

readjulia@yahoo.co.uk

I play what is known as a celtic, or lever harp. It is a Lyon and Healy Troubadour VI harp which has a lovely rich resonant sound.

My repertoire on the harp consists of light classical music, pop, jazz and traditional Scottish melodies.

Some of my harping highlights have included:

- playing in the same wedding suite in which Prince Charles married Camilla

- harpist for the many brides and grooms that I've played for over the years

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Harpist Julia Read playing at Windsor Guildhall

Harpist Julia Read playing for John Legend's All of Me for bride arrival at Ashridge House

Julia Read funeral harpist in St Johns Little Marlow

Julia Read Harpist based in Buckinghamshire playing the harp for bride and groom at windso

Julia Read harpist playing for a wedding proposal in Bath

Julia Read Harpist playing at a wedding in Ashridge House Buckinahamshire

RAF Lyneham Burns night Julia Read in pipers outfit and with her harp and Burns night gues

Julia Read Harpist with Bride and Groom at Bisham Abbey wedding near Marlow

Harpist Julia Read having played harp for a church service

Harpist Julia Read playing at the wedding of Lorraine and Frank at Windsor Guildhall

Julia Read Harpist playing Canon in D on the harp at Bisham Abbey near Marlow

Testimonials

Wedding Harp, Windsor, Sept 2022

We are so grateful to Julia for creating such a wonderful atmosphere at our wedding, by playing her harp so beautifully. Leading up to our special day, we found our engagement with Julia to be very professional and informative, she was able to provide a choice of music and suggestions to ensure we enjoyed every moment. Our guests were really impressed as well and complimented Julia's performance. Thank you so much for everything

Wedding Harpist & Piper, 2023

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You were absolutely amazing and all the guests kept mentioning how great you were. It was truly magical being able to walk down the stairs to you playing 'All of Me'. You created a wonderful atmosphere and memories that will last a lifetime!

Harp at Church, Marlow, 2023

Julia's harp playing ranges from the dreamy and wistful, to the spirited and playful, She performs with a deftness and delicacy of touch. It is a real pleasure to sit back and enjoy the lyricism she brings to her musical repertoire.

Burns night Harpist & Bagpiper, 2022

Julia is a very talented musician, she made our Burns Supper even more memorable by playing the bag pipes on arrival, piped in the the haggis, and played the harp during dinner. Thank you for a great evening.

Wedding harpist Windsor, June 2022

We both thought you were brilliant on our wedding day , and were so pleased we had you there playing your harp you made such a big difference to our special day. Thank you.

Proposal Harpist, Bath, 2022

Wow, Julia was given less than 2 days notice as my client was let down by a previous planner and Julia came to the rescue. I will be using Julia’s service for my future events. I highly recommend Julia and her services she provides. My client was blown away by the elegance of the harp she played at his proposal

Wedding Harpist & Bagpiper, Berks, 2021

Thank you so much for being part of our day by playing the bagpipes and harp it was amazing and our guests loved it. I have paid you a little bit extra as a token of our gratitude.

Wedding Harp, Bisham Abbey, 2021

It was awesome having you play the harp at our wedding and everyone commented on the relaxed atmosphere you created. Many, many thanks again for adding so much to our special day!