Magdalena Reising

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 Magdalena Reising is a Scottish born singer and Harp player. She trained at Chichester College and has an 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. Her lovely voice can accompany the delicacy of the harp 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.Below is a list of some examples.Please feel free to make requests .

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.....

COMMISSIONS Magdalena can also be commissioned to compose and record a piece especially for you. The written score can be individually designed in baroque style and the CD can be encased in a hand painted wooden presentation box (by the Polish artist Kamil Klonowski ).You can listen to Vailas Song in the Music Section which was commissioned in this way.

“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 of delicate and exquisite sounds” Three Weeks Magazine

“Amara brought joy to the heart and fed the soul with their enchanting, mezmerizing, 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.

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