"scrupulous attention to the harp's dynamic and rhythmic possibilities" The Times
Eleanor Turner is a harpist and composer who creates unique shows for herself and her ensemble to perform worldwide.
She is a leading expert on contemporary harp music and a composer.
Eleanor's news
Hello and welcome to my website. If you are a harpist looking for lessons or coaching, I have (Sept '23) opened up a few lesson times. Please see my Teaching page for my online calendar where you can book straight in.
New Publication
Danse du voile by Francisco de Lacerda is now available in Eleanor's shop - click on the button below to go straight to the sheet music!
Upcoming concerts
Thursday 12th October 8pm Sanctuary returns to Stamford's United Reformed Church. Eleanor Turner (harp) and David Le Page (violin)
Saturday 14th October 'International Musicians Friendship Concert' at Barn Hill Methodist Church, Stamford, organised by Steve Andrews, featuring an eclectic variety of international artists including Eleanor Turner on harp, Archie Maclennan on piano, world-renowned tenor Andrew Kennedy and the Herbie Lamb Quartet (jazz). Tickets are £10 (under 11s free) available to purchase in advance from the Arts Centre or from the Methodist Church. Ticket link here: Friendship Concert - Stamford Methodist Church (stamfordartscentre.com)
Tuesday 14th November 1-1.45pm Tuesdays Til Two concert with Alan Thomas (guitar) at St. John's Church, Peterborough (next to Queensgate shopping centre). Free but donations welcome.
Sunday 19th November 12.30pm lunchtime concert at the United Reformed Church on Star Lane in Stamford, in loving memory of Elizabeth Banks. Featuring Eleanor Turner, bass-baritone Robert-John Edwards and organist David Lovell Brown. Free entry but donations are very welcome; no tickets or reservations, plenty of space, just turn up!
For future concerts, please see the Concerts page.
I record for other artists in my studio and am a 5***** artist on Soundbetter.com, a platform where you can hire me directly to record for your track, or solo.
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ENSO CARDS. Currently Sold Out for the second time! Reviews:
Review in UKHA magazine, Spring 2021 online, by Katherine Thomas: Click here for 1 page PDF
Review in Pan magazine, July 2021, by Carla Rees: Click here for 1 page PDF
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