Andrew Ballantyne

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Andrew Ballantyne was born in London where he studied music from an early age. His first stage appearance was singing in the Royal College of Music's production of ‘Hugh the Drover' aged 10! After a full time Young Musicians course he attended the London College of Music for four years and gained an Honours degree and a Fellowship.

For the past twenty years he has had a varied career combining concert work with teaching, lecturing and playing for weddings and receptions. He now lives in Brighton and plays regularly in its magnificent Royal Pavilion for civil ceremonies and banquets.

Andrew has played live on GM TV's Lorraine Kelly show, been ‘guest of the day' on BBC Radio and recently performed for the Prime Minister! He greatly enjoys live performance and bringing this unique instrument and its' music to a wider audience.

With an outgoing and friendly personality Andrew can create a relaxing atmosphere with a wide selection of music played on his beautiful golden harp, either during the wedding service, at the reception or for both. Andrew can also provide music for Civil Ceremonies, Blessings and Civil Partnership Ceremonies. The Harp always adds a touch of elegance to the day and the sound evokes feelings of romance and tranquillity.

Andrew can provide soothing background music for functions and is much in demand. He plays regularly at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Preston Manor and many Hotels and Country Houses throughout the south. Andrew can play for corporate functions, dinners, drinks receptions and garden parties and his extensive repertoire of music can beautifully enhance any occasion.

Andrew can play a selection of classical, popular and traditional music from his extensive repertoire. Here are some examples;

Classical
Canon - Pachelbel
Arioso - Bach
Gymnopedie - Satie
Jesu Joy of man's desiring – Bach
O mio Babbino Caro – Puccini
Prelude No 1 in C – Bach
Oh for the Wings of a Dove – Mendelssohn
Sleepers Awake – Bach
Air on a G String – Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze – Bach
Ave Maria – Gounod
Nocturne – Glinka
Passacaille – Handel
La Source – Hasselmans
Marguerite Douleureuse – Zabel

Popular
Phantom of the Opera Selection
Don't cry for me Argentina
Memory
Pie Jesu
I don't know how to love Him
Unchained Melody
Theme from Titanic
From this moment on
The Rose
The Wind beneath my Wings
My own True Love
Time to say Goodbye
Lady
And I love you so

Traditional
Greensleeves
Skye Boat Song
The Ash Grove
Danny Boy
She moved through the Fair