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" ...magical..." Sunday Times |
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" ...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. Last year, Jane was invited to play with Rhavi Shankar at the Memorial Concert held for George Harrison. Jane was 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. |
Selected Reviews "Jane
Lister gave a wonderfully imaginative realisation of the composer's
brilliant harp writing." |
Selected Recordings A Ceremony of Carols -
Britten Music for the Coronation of
Her Majesty, Essentially Christmas |
Selected Links 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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Jane Lister
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