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Jane
Lister " ...magical..." Sunday Times |
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photograph by Clive Barda |
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Jane
Lister " ...magical..." Sunday Times |
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photograph by Clive Barda |
| Jane Lister has worked in all fields of music, regularly playing with the major orchestras, such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and with the major opera companies, such as the Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden and Scottish Opera. |
| She has performed many times in concert recitals, on television and in recordings, in particular as a soloist with many of the UK's leading choirs, such as the BBC Singers and the Westminster Abbey Choir. |
| Her playing can be heard on film and television soundtracks as well as gracing occasions such as weddings, parties, conferences and product launches. Prestigious venues have included The Dorchester, The Savoy Hotel, The Chelsea Flower Show, Ascot and Kensington Palace and she has played for and with many celebrities, such as Sarah Brightman, Lesley Garrett, Billy Connolly and Elton John. |
| Jane is a a graduate of Cambridge University (MA) and her harp Professors include the legendary Sidonie Goossens. She holds a Premier Prix and a Diplôme Spéciale from Brussels' Conservatoire and has been awarded many other scholarships and prizes. |
| Recently, Jane was invited to play with Rhavi Shankar at the Memorial Concert held for George Harrison. |
| Jane was also invited to play at the birthday celebrations for the Duke of Kent, recently, and broadcast with the choir of St Albans' Abbey on Christmas Eve. |
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| Jane has
given many solo recitals to music clubs, schools and in various church
settings.
Her repertoire includes the following: with Choir
and voices - with tenor
- with organ
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| WEDDINGS |
| "QUITE SIMPLY, THE BEST!" |
| The harp makes an ideal accompaniment to your wedding day. Jane will help the bride and groom to choose suitable music for the Ceremony and provides a wide choice of repertoire for the Reception. |
| Regular venues include, Cliveden, Tylney Hall, Ashdown Park Hotel, The Grand Hotel Eastbourne, Nutfeld Priory, Hever Castle, South Lodge, Lords of the Manor (Upper Slaughter), The Dorchester, The Savoy, Royal Society of Arts, Stafford Hotel, Dulles, Castle Ashby, The Capitol, Tate, The Royal Academy, Savilles Court, Stoke Park, Hanbury Manor, The Compleat Angler, Herstmonceux Castle, Woburn Abbey, Brockett Hall. |
| From her wide experience with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Radio Orchestra, as well as playing for TV and film soundtracks, Jane has an extensive repertoire of light classics, easy listening and popular favourites. |
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| CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT |
| Regular clients include St James' Palace, Bechtel, PWC and many corporate banks. Elegant music for a drinks reception or amplified flute and harp can enhance the atmosphere to allow guests to relax and enjoy the occasion. |
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| TEACHING |
| Harp teacher at Roedean and Moira House schools. |
| Jane has studios at Heathfield in East Sussex and in London where she teaches students of all ages, including adult beginners and returners. She also coaches duos and ensembles. |
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She has notable success in coaching children for music scholarships, achieved at Eton, King's Canterbury and other establishments. |
| Students are entered for Assoicated Board examiniations as appropriate as well as music festivals. |
| Jane has PGCE and has taught in both state and private sectors. She is also an examiner and a regular adjudicator at music festivals. |
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| SELECTED REVIEWS |
| "Jane
Lister gave a wonderfully imaginative realisation of the composer's
brilliant harp writing." Shropshire Star |
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" ...an exquisite harp floated in and out of the strings and
brass..." " ...the harp accompaniment was magical... " Sunday Times |
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A Ceremony of Carols -
Britten |
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Music for the Coronation of
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Westminster Abbey Choir CANTORIS SOUNDS ALIVE - CSA CD 3050 |
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Essentially Christmas KOCH INTERNATIONAL CLASSICS - 3.7202-2 (DDD) 70.01 |
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Link to these pages to find out how to engage Jane to play at your wedding. |
| On the day she will play to greet guests before the ceremony and then play for the entry of the bride, the signing of the register and exit of the bride and groom. During the drinks reception or meal music often includes particular personal favorites, provided these requests are called for in advance. |
| Jane’s fee is inclusive of Harp, porterage and travel. She plays on a beautiful Gold Obermayer harp, and will always aim to compliment the occasion with a suitable choice of music and dress. |
| Jane has two entries in the White Book (the premiere publication for events and entertaining) |
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For further information and to place bookings, e-mail:
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Lister is a Member of
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