Sultans, kings, prime ministers, world leaders, royalty...maybe even genies...British harpist, Vanessa McKeand has enthralled audiences from all over the world and from all walks of life with her playing, from performing in caves to palaces, in flat-bottomed boats from Florida to Lake Erie, to Arabian dhows on the Indian Ocean!
Vanessa has performed all around the world on her bright blue 47 string electro-acoustic harp, aptly
named The Big Blue. Originally from Britain, she has studied and performed in the US and Europe and has
performed extensively throughout the Middle East, including Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
There, Vanessa taught the harpists of the Sultan of Oman’s 'Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra', and was the resident harpist for the eminent guests of the Sultan when they visited Oman. In 2010 she arrived on the shores of Australia, where she has performed as concerto artist and solo performer.
Winner of numerous awards and prizes for her playing, Vanessa recorded for Virgin/Sony Records French Music with the English Chamber Orchestra and the Allegri String Quartet, part of which was used by pop star, Prince, for one of his movies. Although she performs as a concerto artist, soloist, and in chamber music recitals, she also enjoys performing light music from musicals, popular opera, jazz and even some Led Zeppelin and Metallica.
Vanessa is now based in Melbourne and performs regularly as soloist and orchestral harpist, and together with Rada Tochalna (soprano) as a duo - Finesse, and also with Mary Johnston (violin) - MV2.
The magical and mysterious sounds of the harp are always a delight to hear, but in this musicians hands, it is a rare treat!
Vanessa has performed all around the world on her bright blue 47 string electro-acoustic harp, aptly
named The Big Blue. Originally from Britain, she has studied and performed in the US and Europe and has
performed extensively throughout the Middle East, including Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
There, Vanessa taught the harpists of the Sultan of Oman’s 'Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra', and was the resident harpist for the eminent guests of the Sultan when they visited Oman. In 2010 she arrived on the shores of Australia, where she has performed as concerto artist and solo performer.
Winner of numerous awards and prizes for her playing, Vanessa recorded for Virgin/Sony Records French Music with the English Chamber Orchestra and the Allegri String Quartet, part of which was used by pop star, Prince, for one of his movies. Although she performs as a concerto artist, soloist, and in chamber music recitals, she also enjoys performing light music from musicals, popular opera, jazz and even some Led Zeppelin and Metallica.
Vanessa is now based in Melbourne and performs regularly as soloist and orchestral harpist, and together with Rada Tochalna (soprano) as a duo - Finesse, and also with Mary Johnston (violin) - MV2.
The magical and mysterious sounds of the harp are always a delight to hear, but in this musicians hands, it is a rare treat!
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