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Lucy Wakeford
Harp
Appointed principal of the Philharmonia
Orchestra in 2002, Lucy Wakeford is one of the most outstanding harpists
of her generation.
Much in demand as a soloist, recitalist
and ensemble player she has performed at major venues and festivals throughout
Europe, appearing as guest artist with musicians including Roger Vignoles,
John Mark Ainsley, Michael Chance, James Galway and the Belcea Quartet.
She regularly gives concerts with the Erard Trio, Haffner Wind and Zenith
Ensembles. She is principal harp of Britten Sinfonia and harpist of the
Nash Ensemble.
Most recently Lucy’s engagements
have included return visits to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room
and Wigmore Hall, both as soloist and in performances of works by Britten
with Roger Vignoles and John Mark Ainsley. Last year she appeared at the
City of London and Cheltenham International Festivals and gave several
performances of Mozart’s Flute & Harp Concerto with the
London Chamber Orchestra conducted by Christopher Warren-Green. Lucy has
also undertaken an Arts Council England ‘Around the Country’ tour with
the Wakeford Ensemble and gave recitals in Tunisia .
As a concerto soloist Lucy has
appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Israel
Philharmonic Orchestra, Guildhall String Ensemble, Ulster Orchestra, City
of London Sinfonia, London Festival Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestra,
among many others. She has recorded the Mozart Concerto for Flute &
Harp with the Britten Sinfonia and Dohnanyi’s Concertino with
the English Sinfonia on the BMG and ASV labels respectively.
Lucy studied with Daphne Boden
and Marisa Robles at the Royal College of Music and with Gerard Devos
in Paris and Skaila Kanga in London and was selected for representation
by Young Concert Artists Trust in 1998. During her studies she won top
prizes at numerous national and international competitions including 1st
Prize at the 1996 Charpentier Competition held in Paris, 1st Prize at
the 1991 World Harp Festival Competition held in Cardiff and 2nd Prize
at the 1988 Tenth International
Harp Competition in Israel.
If you want to find out more
about music and musicians, the SoundJunction
website is a fantastic and ever-growing resource Lucy
Wakeford features on ths site talking about her love for the harp
and the stereotypes associated with the instrument.
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