Jane Lister

Stylish and experienced harpist

Jane has worked in all fields of music, regularly playing with the major orchestras, such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and with the major opera companies, such as the Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden and Scottish Opera.

She has performed many times in concert recitals, on television and in recordings, in particular as a soloist with many of the UK's leading choirs, such as the BBC Singers, Westminster Abbey Choir and Winchester Cathedral Choir.

Her playing can be heard on film and television soundtracks, as well as enhancing occasions such as weddings, parties, conferences and product launches. Prestigious venues have included The Dorchester, The Savoy Hotel, The Chelsea Flower Show, Ascot and Kensington Palace and she has played for and with many celebrities, such as Sarah Brightman, Lesley Garrett, Billy Connolly and Elton John.

A graduate of Cambridge University, her harp Professors have included the legendary Sidonie Goossens. She holds a Premier Prix and a Diplôme Spéciale from Brussels' Conservatoire and has been awarded many other scholarships and prizes.

Last year, Jane was invited to play with Rhavi Shankar at the Memorial Concert held for George Harrison.

Testimonials

"Jane Lister gave a wonderfully imaginative realisation of the composer's brilliant harp writing."

Shropshire Star

" ...an exquisite harp floated in and out of the strings and brass..."

" ...the harp accompaniment was magical... "

Sunday Times