Laura Marquino - Harpist

Description

I have more than 10 years experience providing music for the weddings and a huge variety of events. Each of my performances is tailored to my clients taste so it is unique to them.
The harp is a very versatile instrument. I can perform classical music but I also love doing modern arrangements of pop and rock songs. I can arrange almost any song! I love a wide variety of music and I think that’s what make me most versatile, I can be listening to classical one second, followed by heavy metal, followed by the latest pop hit.
I own all the necessary equipment to amplify my harp if needed. ... I also play with live looping and electric lever harp, so if you're looking for something unique that will wow all your guests, I am your person!
I have performed in incredible venues in the UK and abroad including:
– The Cadogan Hotel
– The Ritz
– Eltham Palace
– Sofitel St James
– Lanes of London
– Chelsea Old Town Hall
– Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
– The Cadogan Hall
– Teatro Real, Madrid
I know how stressful planning a wedding can be that's why I want my role to be as stress free as possible. I am flexible and I want my clients to feel they can easily approach me whenever they need, because their occasion matters to me. Whatever type of event you are organizing, drop me a line to discuss the details and how my music can make it extra special. Read More

Set-List

Can’t find your song? No worries! I can arrange and play any of your favourites for a nominal fee.
CLASSICAL
Bridal march – Felix Mendelsshon
Bridal chorus – Richard Wagner
Wedding march/Trumpet voluntary – Henry Purcell
Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel
Prelude in C – J. S. Bach
Air on G string – J.S. Bach
Jesu, joy of man’s desiring – J. S. Bach
Ave Maria – J. S. Bach/Gounod
Guitar Concerto in D Major, 2nd movement – Antonio Vivaldi
Chaconne – Jeremiah Clarke
I vow to thee my country – Gustav Holst
Gymnopedie 1 – Erik Satie
Gnossiene 1 – Erik Satie
... Minuet from Don Juan – W. A. Mozart
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
Salut d’amour – Edward Elgar
Chanson de Matin – Edward Elgar
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – G. F. Händel
Lascia Ch’io Pianga (aria from Rinaldo) – G. F. Händel
Feuilles d’Automne – Alphonse Hasselmans
I giorni – Ludovico Einaudi
Nuvole Bianche – Ludovico Einaudi
Pavane – Gabriel Fauré
Kiss the rain – Yiruma
River flows in you – Yiruma
Meditation from Thais – Jules Massenet
FILMS/DISNEY
Can you feel the love tonight – Lion King
City of stars – La la land
La Belle et la Bête – Beauty and the Beast
Part of your world – The Little Mermaid
A whole new world – Aladdin
Married life – Up
Love is an open door – Frozen 2
Colors of the Wind – Pocahontas
So this is love – Cinderella
Somewhere over the rainbow – The Wizard of Oz
Once Upon a December – Anastasia
Luma – Super Mario Galaxy
Fairy Fountain – Zelda
I see the light – Tangled
You’ve got a friend in me – Toy Story
POP/JAZZ
A thousand years – Christina Perry
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
A moment like this – Leona Lewis
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Shape of My Heart – Sting
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
Summer time – George Gershwin
New York New York – Frank Sinatra
Singin’ in the Rain – Frank Sinatra
La Vie en Rose – Edith Piaf
Fly me to the moon – Bart Howard
What a wonderful world – Louis Armstrong
Your song – Elton John
Thinking out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Love me like you do – Ellie Goulding
Shallow – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
My way – Frank Sinatra
All of Me – John Legend
I say a little prayer – Aretha Franklin
Moon river – Audrey Hepburn
Make you feel my love – Bob dylan/Adele
Someone like you – Adele
Hallelujah – Leonard Coen
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Marry you – Bruno Mars
Halo – Beyoncé
Ocean Eyes – Billie Eilish
Hoppipolla- Sigur Ros
Imagine – John Lennon
All you need is love – The Beatles
Fields of Gold – Sting
I just called to say I love you – Stevie Wonder
Here comes the sun – The Beatles
TRADITIONAL/FOLK
Greensleves
O Danny boy/Londonderry Air
Eleanor Plunkett
The water is wide
Loch Lomond
Flower of Scotland
Scarborough Fair
The boatman
Amazing grace
Myfanwy – Welsh trad Read More

Biography

Laura has established herself as a prominent freelance harpist in London, appearing in a multitude of orchestral, chamber music and solo performances in the region. She has performed at such venues as Cadogan Hall, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, and Teatro Real in Madrid where she collaborated with Sinfónica Verum and ballet Víctor Ullate. In 2022, she appeared with the Opera Liceu for a production of Debussy´s Pelléas et Melisande with Josep Pons.
She began her professional studies at Conservatorio Superior de Música de Aragón. She then moved to London to complete a second degree at Trinity ... Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance with Gabriella dall’Olio and Frances Kelly, where she also completed a Master’s Degree. During this time she developed an additional interest in creating electronic music from electroacoustic harp and sound processing.
Laura has a keen interest in contemporary performance practices and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has appeared with artist such as Chiara Dubey and Livia Rita, and has written her own arrangements of popular music for the electric harp with live looping.
Laura maintains an active schedule of event performing, playing at weddings, funerals, receptions, and corporate events. She is a recurring musician at the Chelsea Old Town Hall, Cadogan Hotel and the Sofitel St-James. As well as being a notable freelance performer, Laura maintains a full-time teaching studio for pupils of all ages and abilities. Read More

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