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A harp for the moments that matter

The instrument that fills a concert hall also belongs in a chapel, an embassy drawing room, a garden or a private dining room. Its sound carries naturally through the space, and the setup is shaped around the occasion.

Eleonora Congiu playing the pedal harp mid-phrase, light falling across the strings

Occasions

Three kinds of room, and the harp behaves differently in each. Anything not listed here is still worth asking about.

Weddings and celebrations

The music before anyone has sat down, the processional, the signing, the recessional, then an hour or two of continuous playing while people drink and find their seats. Eleonora plays the pieces most couples ask for and a few they have never heard.

  • Ceremony
  • Drinks reception
  • Wedding breakfast
  • Civil ceremonies
  • Vow renewals
  • Destination weddings

Diplomatic, corporate and luxury

A harp fills a room at conversation volume, in settings where the atmosphere matters as much as the music: a reception, a private view, a dinner under a vaulted ceiling, a terrace at the end of the afternoon. The setup is designed around each client's requirements, from a discreet presence to a more complex production. Her clients include ING Bank and Liedekerke, one of Belgium's leading law firms.

  • Embassy and diplomatic receptions
  • Gala and fundraising dinners
  • Awards ceremonies
  • Conference openings
  • Client and partner evenings
  • Product launches
  • Museum and gallery private views
  • Art fair openings
  • Château and estate events
  • Hotel and restaurant evenings
  • Fashion and brand events
  • Yacht and charter

Private and intimate

The oldest use of the instrument: playing for people close enough to see the strings move. A salon concert can be a real programme with spoken introductions rather than background music, if that is what the evening is for.

  • Salon and house concerts
  • Private dinners
  • Milestone birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Baptisms
  • Proposals

Where she has played

A selection of the hotels, resorts and historic venues where she has played for events. Many private events and weddings are not listed.

Convento San Giuseppe
Historic convent and event venue, Cagliari
Casa Clàt
Boutique hotel, Cagliari
La Corte in Giorgino
Event venue in Giorgino, Cagliari
Abi d'Oru
Hotel and spa, Costa Smeralda
Hotel Capo d'Orso
Hotel, Palau
Valle dell'Erica Resort
Resort, Santa Teresa Gallura

Questions

How far will she travel?

Brussels and the rest of Belgium as standard. Sardinia and the rest of Europe by arrangement, with travel and instrument transport added to the fee.

What does it cost?

It depends on the date, the distance and how much of the day the harp is needed for. Write with the date and the place and you will get a straight figure back.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can for a Saturday in summer. A duo needs longer than solo, since it depends on two diaries.

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Fees and dates

A fee depends on the date, the distance and how much of the day the harp is needed for. Write with the date and the place and you will get a straight figure back. Enquiries are answered within five working days.