Maxine is a highly talented and vivacious harpist who began music at the age of 4. She started playing the Harp at the age of 9, due to the encouragement of her parents who were both members of the Halle Orchestra.

Maxine has a large classical wedding repertoire suitable for bridal entrance and exit, as well as plenty of choices for calming and relaxing background music during the signing of the register, reception and wedding meal.

Her performance throughout the day was absolutely breathtaking. She is a true professional and a wonderful talent! Pete L, Wedding, Cumbria

Maxine’s busy freelance career has seen her work with various symphony and ballet orchestras as well as the English National Ballet and City Ballet of London. Though she specialises in weddings, her solo career includes numerous concertos and recitals.

Maxine takes pride in a friendly, professional service and is one of the most experienced corporate and wedding harpists on our books!

Flute/harp duo

Maxine is also available as part of a flute/harp duo with flautist, Lindsay.

Lindsay studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and plays with various orchestras, including the Liverpool Sinfonia and the Welsh Chamber Orchestra and also enjoys a variety of solo and chamber work, which has led to performances on BBC Radio 3 and Radio Scotland (flute/harp clips available in the audio player to the right).

Performance info

Starting line-up	Solo harp or harp/flute duo
Performance duration	1 - 3 hours

Booking options

Flute/harp duo
From £200

CLASSICAL

BACH
* Air on a G String
Ave Maria
Sleepers Wake
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
BIZET
Music From The Pearlfishers
BRAHMS
Lullaby
BOCCHERIM
Minuet
BEETHOVEN
Fur Elise
Moonlight Sonata
* Ode to Joy
CLARKE
* Trumpet Voluntary
DEBUSSY
1st Arabesque
Clair de Lune
DVORAK
Humoresque
DELIBES
Flower Duet from Lakme
Valse from Coppelia
ELGAR
Chanson de Matin
Salut D’Amour
FAURE
Pavane
GLUCK
Dance of the Blessed Spirits
GRIEG
Piano Concerto theme
Morning and Solvejgs songs from Peer Gynt
HANDEL
* Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
* Air from Water Music
LEHAR
Vilia and The Merry Widow Waltz from ‘The Merry Widow’
MASSANET
Meditation from Thais
MASCAGNI
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
MACDO WELL
To A Wild Rose
MOZART
Various Sonata Themes
Piano Concerto No 21 (Elvira Madigan Theme)
MENDELSSOHN
On Wings of Song
Spring Song
* Wedding March
OFFENBACH
Barcarolle
PURCELL
* Trumpet Tune
PUCCINI
Oh My Beloved Father
Musetta’s Waltz
PACHELBEL
* Canon In D
RIMSKY KORSAKOV
Scheherezade
RACMANINOFF
18th variation from Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
Themes from 2nd piano concerto
SHOSTAKOVICH
Romance from the Gadfly
SAINT - SAENS
The Swan
SATIE
Gymnopedie no 1
Gnossienne no 1
STRAUSS
The Blue Danube
Tales from The Vienna Woods
SIBELIUS
Finlandia theme
SCHUMANN
Traumerei
TCHAIKOVSKY
Music from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker
VERDI
Choms OfThe Hebrew Slaves
La Donna E Mobile
VIVALDI
* The Four Seasons
WAGNER
* Bridal Chorus (Here comes the Bride)

( * Denotes music often used for civil ceremonies.)

POPULAR SONGS

Lara’s Theme
Love Theme From The Godfather
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Let There Be Love
Close To You
I Will Always Love You
Cavatina
Ballade Pour Adeline
Just The Way You Are
Killing Me Softly With His Song
Blue Moon
Mona Lisa
Moon River
My Way
Unchained Melody
The Thorn Birds Theme
Smile
Chi Mai
The Wind Beneath My Wings
Up Where We Belong
Take My Breath Away
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You
The Way We Were
Eternal Flame
Love Is All Around
Tonight I Celebrate My Love
The Lady In Red
A Groovy Kind Of Love
Schindler’s List
Take Five
The Girl From Ipanema
Theme From Love Story
The Windmills Of Your Mind
Unforgettable
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Born Free
Bright Eyes
My Funny Valentine
Bewitched
How Are Things In Glocca Morm
People
Where Or When
Days Of Wine And Roses
Misty
La Vie En Rose
My Heart Will Go On
Secret Love
Ain’t Misbehavin
Moonglow
Tea For Two
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Over The Rainbow
A Time For Us
Swingin Shepherd Blues
Where Is Love
This Guy’s In Love With You
Anniversary Waltz
Endless Love
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Vincent
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Star Wars Themes
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby
Night And Day
Fame
When I Fall In Love
When You Wish Upon A Star
Lullaby Of Birdland
Here, There And Everywhere
Eleanor Rigby
Yesterday
As Time Goes By
Evergreen
Moonlight In Vermont
Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
A Man And A Woman
Feelings
The Way You Look Tonight
Theme From Ice Castles
All The Things You Are

GERSHWIN SONGS

Summertime
The Man I Love
It Ain’t Necessarily So
I Got Plenty Of Nothing
Fascinatin’ Rhythm
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Love Walked In
‘S Wonderful
Embraceable You
Oh, Lady Be Good
Someone To Watch Over Me
Love Is Here To Stay
I Got Rhythm

FOLK MUSIC

ENGLAND
Greensleeves
Scarborough Fair
IRELAND
She Moves Through The Fair
Brian Born
Carrickfergus
Minstrel Boy
Carolan Concerto
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
Last Rose Of Summer
Music By Enya
SCOTLAND
Skye Boat Song
Arran Boat Song
WALES
David Of The White Rock
The Ash Grove

MUSICALS

Evita
Phantom Of The Opera
Cats
Starlight Express
Jesus Christ Superstar
Chess
A Little Night Music
Westside Story
My Fair Lady
Les Miserables
Miss Saigon
The Sound of Music
South Pacific
Carousel
Oklahoma
The King and I

Book with confidence! After events, we ask our clients what they thought of our acts. We publish what they say here, so you can read genuine, unbiased feedback before booking.

“Just to let you know that Maxine was amazing, the music was beautiful and it was just what I wanted - perfect! I did see her briefly after the ceremony but if you could pass on my thanks again. Thanks also for your help in arranging it.”

Nicole, Wedding, Lancashire, January 2023

“Just thought I would drop you a quick note to let you know we had outstanding feedback on Maxine. I would like to thank you for this and please ensure our comments are passed on.”

Stephen, Corporate, Manchester, July 2022

“Our Events Manager said that Maxine was the best harpist out of the fair few that we had playing at our venues across the country! Should we have another Roadshow, we shall be sure to be in touch!”

Laura, Roadshow, Merseyside, May 2022

“Maxine was great and very understanding with us. Her performance was a wonderful surprise for the bride and set a great atmosphere for the reception.”

Keith, Wedding, Nottinghamshire, April 2022

“Sorry for taking so long to get back to you with my comments, my laptop has had to be fixed. We had a lovely day thank you and Maxine was so nice and professional, she gave it her all and myself and Richard felt it was more that worth the money. Maxine was punctual and very pleasant, the music she played was very appropriate and enjoyable and our guests were very impressed. Thanks again for all your help and I will definitely be calling on your services for any future events.”

Carmel, Wedding, Yorkshire, May 2021

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