Stacey Carlow - Harpist

This Co. Down based harpist is an experienced performer who is available to play at weddings and other special occasions. She is a very experienced musician and has played at all types of events, from the grand to the small and intimate. She has been playing professionally since 2002 and has performed throughout the country and even on the Tall Ships and Titanic staircase!! 

She recently played for the world dignitaries at The Newry Famine Commemoration with her students and has performed for dignitaries including The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall as well as many members of parliament.

She has also performed at several charity events for celebrities such as Paul Clarke, Peter Corry, Mary Peters, David Walliams (Comedian), Timothy Spall (Peter Petigrew in Harry Potter), Tim McGarry, Dan Gordon (both from Give My Head Peace), Paul Rankin, Rory Best, Gerry Kelly, Michael Deane as well as playing with Brian Kennedy and for the leading Chinese politician Liu Yandong during her 3 day visit to Ireland to name a few!

She prides herself in delivering a high standard of performance with impeccable presentation. Her repertoire includes a wide selection of traditional Irish music with some popular and classical pieces.

She plays a beautiful traditional Irish harp which not only sounds fantastic but its sheer presence makes it a wonderful choice for all special events. Her music creates an atmosphere without ever imposing and is pleased to have just completed her first album.

The harp is, without doubt, the most romantic of instruments. Many brides have arrived to the elegant and distinctive sound of the harp and it provides a relaxing and non-intrusive background to the reception.

She plays a wide range of traditional Irish music with some popular and classical pieces. Her repertoire includes pieces composed by the famous blind harpist Turlough O'Carolan. His music combines his Irish heritage with the fashionable French Baroque style of the time. Many of his tunes sound dignified and joyful and are very appropriate choices for a wedding ceremony.

Wedding Ceremony (Church / Civil ceremony)
She will arrive approximately 40 minutes before the ceremony to set-up and play as your guests arrive. This includes playing music during the entrance of the bride, during the signing of the register, as the wedding party and guests leave

Drinks Reception
This includes a selection of music to greet the guests as they arrive from the ceremony and while the bride and groom have their photographs taken. (She can even play outside, weather permitting of course)

Wedding Meal
She will play a selection of music from the moment the guests come in to dine, up to coffee or speeches.
Ceremony and drinks reception

What happens at a consultation?
This is your chance to choose your music and takes place around two months before the ceremony (or as soon as possible for short-notice bookings).

There is some beautiful music written specifically for the harp and she is happy to make suggestions to reflect your taste. She is always happy to try to accommodate unusual requests; if you want a particular piece that isn't currently part of her repertoire, you'll be asked to supply the sheet music. There will be an additional charge for learning and practice time of the new piece of music.

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