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Magdalena Reising
Magdalena Reising is a Scottish-born singer and harp player who has composed, sung and played on numerous CD releases and has performed for many radio shows and live concerts. Her solo Celtic harp provides a subtly beautiful atmosphere for any special event, elevating any occasion with her elegant playing and stunning voice.
Biography
“An otherwordly evening of delicate and exquisite sounds”
Three Weeks Magazine
Magdalena Reising is a Scottish-born singer and harp player with a wealth of talent and experience. She trained at Chichester College and has a BA Hons in music from Brighton University.
She has composed, sung and played on many CD releases, radio performances and live concerts. Her solo Celtic harp provides subtle and atmospheric elegance at special events and her lovely voice can accompany her delicate harp playing if required.
She is also available for bookings with flautist Udita Everrett in the established harp/flute duo ‘Amara’. She plays a wide-ranging repertoire from classical to popular works, but she also welcomes special requests.
SPECIAL COMMISSIONS
Magdalena can also be commissioned to compose and record a piece especially for you. The written score can be individually designed in a baroque style and the CD can be encased in a hand-painted wooden presentation box (by the Polish artist Kamil Klonowski).
Magdalena Reising is perfect for: Weddings, corporate events, receptions, ceremonies, awards ceremonies, themed events, galas, dinners, themed events, retail events, hotel and restaurant entertainment, festivals, music events, media events, private functions
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REPERTOIRE Examples for harp/vocal and flute for weddings, ceremonies, receptions and functions:
BAROQUE-eg Handel-sonata in G major Chaconne by Jermiah Clarke Jesu,Joy of man’s Desiring by sebastian Bach
CLASSICAL- eg Gnosienne no1 by Eric Satie Gymnopedie by Eric Satie Pachabels canon in G Sicilienne
SCOTTISH TRAD-eg skyboat song my love is like a red red rose A Daunce
IRISH TRAD eg Londonery Air
English Trad eg scarborough fair greensleeves
Kleizmer/jewish trad eg halva Berdichiever Khoid Orientalische Melody
Russian Trad eg Those were the days Moscow Nights
Italian eg Siciliana by Pergolesi Santa Lucia
Popular eg Dance me to the end of Love by Leonard Cohen, La vie en Rose The Rose The First Time ever I saw your face, My perfect Moment,
Spanish eg Danza Moora Original ; eg Into the light Vaila’s song Tara Precious Heart Thankyou etc…..
Testimonials
“Magdalena brought magic to our summer birthday party in our garden. On a rainy autumn evening amazingly she did just the same, as she played from our conservatory whilst the party drank champagne. She plays with a natural grace indicative of her personality”
Jackie Clemants, Psychotherapist
“Dear Ms Reising We just wanted to say that we had such an unexpected treat yesterday afternoon while visiting our mother at Highbury House – we so much enjoyed your recital and were aware that we were listening to something very special. We are sure you touched many hearts yesterday, not just ours! Thank you so much. We will keep an eye on your website & hope for the opportunity to hear you again before too long. Our best wishes”
Ken & Shelagh Burton
“An otherwordly evening of delicate and exquisite sounds”
Three Weeks Magazine
“Amara brought joy to the heart and fed the soul with their enchanting, mesmerising, floating dialogue between harp, flute and voice – a magical evening”
Dee, Artist
“I quite regularly go to live concerts and enjoy all kinds of music. I was especially blessed when I heard ‘Amara’ – I really feel the need to tell you that I have never in my life (and I am 66 years young) been as moved as I was by your music, it was really very special. A big thank you for the beauty of your music!”
Joan, Therapist
