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The harpist said: "When the instrument-maker Sebastien Erard first invented the pedal harp, he decided to ask Ravel to write a piece of chamber music to show off his new harp - which became Ravel's Introduction and Allegro for harp, strings, flute and clarinet.

Born near Nefyn, Gwynedd in 1710 John Parry was one of the greatest harpists of the Baroque era.

Brynmor Williams, of Salvi Harps, said: 'It was a chance conversation with Cardiff harpist Amanda Whiting, who had recently completed a marathon run in aid of cancer research, that prompted us to organise a fund- raising event that would be fun, entertaining and educational and would involve as many harpists as possible.

Another prominent member of his family was the famous harpist, John Roberts, 'The Harpist of Wales', whose 200th anniversary is celebrated this year.

"After the proposal we were driving around Rio when Chris told me he had another gift for me," says the former royal harpist. "He told me he had already composed a piece that he wanted to mark that day (the proposal).

Over the past couple of years, the former royal harpist has been nurturing a harp ensemble of young, talented harpists, many drawn from Britain's top music colleges, conservatoires and youth orchestras.

Alis Huws is the sixth person to take on the role of Official Harpist since the post was reinstated in 2000.

The internationally-acclaimed musician was last night performing her first piece as Royal Harpist during a musical evening hosted at the Prince's official Welsh residence - Llwynywermod in Llandovery.

The French classical harpist, Isabelle Moretti will play and simultaneously read American poetry at the final show on June 30.

In 2000 Ms Finch, who hails originally from Llanon, in Ceredigion, became the first person since 1872 to hold the post of Royal Harpist.

The harpist, a Norman native, is celebrated as one of the world's premier solo harpists.

"The harp can sound like a whole orchestra," says French harpist Xavier de Maistre ahead of his show in the UAE's capital as part of Abu Dhabi Classics.

ATOP harpist says the Welsh premiere of a new piece of music to remember the controversial flooding of a village will be an emotional occasion for her.

FILE -- Well-known Egyptian harpist Manal Mohei Eldin CAIRO -- 3 December 2017: Well-known Egyptian harpist Manal Mohei Eldin will perform at the Cairo Opera House's Small Hall on Friday, December 8, 2017.

San Jose, CA, October 28, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Listeners can come to be surrounded by the beautiful sounds and healing qualities of the harp music of Reiki master, harpist and composer Cymber Lily Quinn.