ELEANOR TURNER

Eleanor Turner is one of the world's leading harpists, having won several major international awards including the European Harp Competition in Cardiff in 2007 and Second Prize in the Gaudeamus Interpreters Contest 2011. Eleanor’s musical work is about creating intriguing and meaningful live experiences, as well as contributing to other artists’ projects. Her western classical technique informs, but does not inhibit, her choices as she carves a unique path through her life and career. Eleanor is a passionate advocate for new music and next month (November) she is launching a commissioning fund. With her harp book ‘Lullabies for the Land’, co-created with Scottish-Palestinian artist Dima Nowarah, Eleanor set lullabies from indigenous nations and the SWANA region alongside lesser-known European lullabies, to oppose cultural erasure whilst supporting Palestinian children’s charities.

Tāla Tarang (meaning ‘rhythm waves’) is the vibrant and dynamic pairing of tabla maestro Mendi Singh and harp virtuoso Eleanor Turner, an electrifying fusion of rhythmic grooves and intricate melodies. The pair have enjoyed a ten year partnership and were supported in 2022 by a Develop Your Creative Practice award from ACE, enabling them to reconnect and compose together in the aftermath of Covid. From intimate jazz clubs to outdoor festivals around Europe, Tāla Tarang "creatively weave strands of traditional, contemporary, folk, and classical music into a musical tapestry reflecting world cultures and celebrating humanity” Dr. Bob Ramdhanie MBE of Rupununi Festival (Guyana).  

Upcoming performances:

Saturday 25th October 1pm (finished by 3pm) Tala Tarang at Stamford Arts Centre alongside Iryna Muha and Ukrainian School Band, the Sunflower Choir and Stamford Poets. Family friendly. Free entry, simply turn up!

Sunday 23rd November 3pm Autumn Harp Concert (and crafts for kids) in URC Church Hall *not the church! on Broad Street, Stamford. Entry on the door, £6 adults, children free. Raising funds for Invisible Kids Academy, Goma, Congo. SEN friendly concert, very sensory with different fabrics, textures and colours, music will be amplified but not too loud. Refreshments available for donation. 

Saturday 13th December TBC concert for Gaza in Nottingham

Sunday 11th January 2026 Tala Tarang at the Festival Drayton Centre in Market Drayton, Frogmore Road, Shropshire,TF9 3AX

For Eleanor's other concerts, please see the Concerts page. 

If you're looking for Eleanor's updated teaching schedule, it's here: view slots and book here (payment is not taken at time of booking).