Harpist or Harp & Flute / Jazz Band

Description

SOLO HARPIST AND SINGER
Magdalena s solo celtic harp or pedal harp provides subtle and atmospheric elegance at special events. Her lovely voice can accompany the delicacy of the harp if required. She plays a wide ranging repertoire from classical to popular works.
" hauntingly beautiful " Latest 7
JAZZ DUO
Singer/harpist Magdalena Reising joins forces with jazz guitarist Shane Hill for an unusual combination of folk/popular and classical pieces with a jazz twist .
Review - Magdalena Reising & Shane Hill -Latest 7 Magazine
... compelling and clear talented performan ... ce from Magdalena Reising on harp and vocals, and Shane Hill on jazz guitar. .. the relationship between the two performers was absolutely key to the songs being performed, sounding so original and the style appearing so unique.... genuinely gifted musicians ... The music was calming, interesting and completely beautiful ... A musical spirit lifter!...
Rating: 5 star
Laura Hayward
JAZZ TRIO/QUARTET
The Blue Cafe Jazz ensemble blend their unique style of performing Tin Pan Alley jazz standards and haunting originals to suit any occasion requested . The Café Jazz ensemble is perfect for functions- an all year round jazz show and traditional Burns Night Suppers.
Praise for The Café Jazz
'Glorious, subtle, magic, power ' New York Review *****
'A sound that is timeless and magical...' 3 Weeks Magazine *****
' A musical spirit lifter ' The Latest Magazine *****
“The ensemble performed at our Burns night Supper in January 2012. We had not considered hosting such an event before, but her combination of Jazz with traditional Scottish themes appealed to us. It was a huge success attracting a diverse audience; the blend of Scottish music, readings and song provided a wonderful entertainment, not only to the number of Scots present but to those who attended out of curiosity. I have no hesitation in recommending Magdalena for similar events” Graeme Coles, manager, Deans Place, Alfriston
FLUTE AND HARP DUO
Review of one of Amara's Brighton Festival Concerts:
“Early Evening Flute & Harp Recital
The musical duo is clearly talented and work absolutely wonderfully accompanying each other. With Magdalena Reising on pedal harp and Udita Everett on flute, the pair played a mixture of genres ranging from contemporary to classical. The music was uplifting, peaceful and emotive and it was clear that all of us in the audience were touched in some way by the magical compositions arranged for flute and harp. A beautiful evening of beautiful music in the grand setting of Stanmer House. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Rating: 5 Star Latest Magazine
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Biography

EDUCATION
Private Harp Tuition, mentoring under Classical Professional Harpist Andrew Ballantyne, 1999-2012
Diploma in Jazz Studies, 1998-1999, Chichester College, UK.
BA Hons. Visual and Performing Arts, (Majoring in Music) 1990-1993, Brighton University, UK.

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Experience

EXPERIENCE
Professional Harpist at Corporate Events and Weddings— 2002-2012
Performance, planning, securing venues, transport, logistics, publicity.
Professional Pianist, Jazz, Cabaret and Popular Music Singer- 1999-2012
Residencies include: Grand Hotel Brighton, Pelham House, Brighton Belle, Alhambra.
Guest singer in Kroon Kat Lounge Cabaret, Brighton
Cabaret Trio, Mandy and the Magdalenas
Lead Vocals and backing Vocals, Singer-Harpist-Pianist-Guitarist
Singer-Songwriter, Hanna and Magdalena Folk Duo
Signed with Latest Records, 2 Albums released, “Invis ... ible Threads” and “Blue Café”
6 Albums independent Release.
2012 Festival and Concert performances in UK Theatres and Jazz Clubs, including:
Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street, London
The Hawth Theatre Crawley, London
Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Theatre Royal, Dumfries
Paisley Arts Centre
Jazz at-the-fields Jazz Club, Haslington
Matt and Phreds Jazz Club, Manchester
1995-2012 Hundreds of Festival and Concert performances in the Uk, France, Germany, Poland, Japan, Spain, Ireland, Bulgaria.
2012
Harpist in Residence, Pelham House, Lewes, UK
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Performances, Blue Café Jazz Trio
Marsden Jazz Festival Performances, Blue Café Jazz Trio
Brighton Fringe Festival, Blue Café Jazz Trio, Harp Duo performances with Andrew Ballantyne
UK June tour with Blue Café Jazz trio
2013
Brighton Festival Fringe – Blue Café Jazz
UK August tour with Blue Café Jazz – venues include ;
Rising Sun Arts Centre -Reading
View Two Gallery –Liverpool
Southport Jazz
Maltings Theatre –Berwick Apon Tweed
Co-orporate Events and Weddings ; venues include Hilton Metropole London
Film Camera Crew video to be edited for TV companies ( from Southport Jazz )
CD to be released of original songs by Magdalena Reising/Shane Hill
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Previous Clients

UK Regular Venues/clients include The Grand, Brighton, Stanmer House, Prince and Princess of Romania, The Metropole, Sunrise Senior Living Group ,Etihad Airlines

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions

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