Biography

Eleanor Turner biography 2018 (203 words) PDF

Eleanor Turner is a harpist and composer whose passionate performances have brought her worldwide acclaim. Eleanor creates unique shows for herself and her ensemble, performing at venues such as Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan't IJ, Berlin's Kammermusiksaal at the Philharmonie and Shanghai's Conservatory of Music. She is a member of contemporary folk band Ranagri and enjoys a diverse career with travels, fun and friendships made along the way. 

Eleanor's musical career began at the age of fifteen, when she performed a concerto with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, conducted by Daniel Harding at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Eleanor studied with Daphne Boden at the Royal College of Music Junior Department, then later with Alison Nicholls. She went on to win First Prize at the 2007 European Harp Competition and many other international awards. Eleanor has been hugely inspired by the American superstar jazz harpist, composer and conductor Deborah Henson-Conant, with whom she has performed in New Orleans, Sydney and Hong Kong. She enjoys collaborating with performance artists and composes for concert, radio and dance

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Photos

Current photos by Ivan Barra, please credit to Ivan Barra - click on pics to view full size

Photo of Eleanor Turner rehearsing 'The Crown of Ariadne' with percussion instruments, photo by Co Broerse

Photo of Eleanor Turner Eleanor in costume performing on golden Erard 1820 harp

Photo of Eleanor Turner Eleanor as 'Scheherazade' in performance of 996 by Deborah Henson-Conant, photo by Jakez Francois

Photo of Aquilae Flute and Harp Duo with Lisa Nelsen, flute photo by Carla Rees

Photo of Dussek Duo with Douglas Hollick, piano

Photo of Eleanor Turner with Lizzie Gough, hiphop dancer