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Harp music for your event



Looking for a magical touch for your special event? Serving the Coachella Valley, San Diego County and other locations by request, Dr. Fountain will create a unique and memorable musical experience for every client and occasion.

With a repertoire well-versed in Classical masterpieces, Dr. Fountain's mastery of harp
technique and artistic vision allows her to perform a variety of music spanning
Celtic, Latin, pop, jazz, and rock genres. Enjoying the challenge of reinventing
music for harp, her interpretations encompass piano favorites from Beethoven to
Liszt to Scott Joplin, such diverse artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Adele,
jazz standards including Take Five and In the Mood, show tunes, ragtime,
and even legendary rock anthems such as Stairway to Heaven.
Always mindful of her clients' preferences, with a variety of harps to chose
from, Dr. Fountain can customize the look and sound of her performance to suit
any event, from providing heavenly background music to show-stopping entertainment.



Harp Varieties



Acoustic Celtic harp



The Celtic, or lever, harp is obviously a much smaller instrument than the concert harp, but the main difference is that there are no pedals, so pitch changes are controlled by levers across the harp's neck. This means that more chromatic repertoire is much more difficult or impossible to play. This instrument is perfect for traditional and light popular music with a present and full, but not overwhelming, tone and is lovely in a more intimate or rustic/natural setting or at events with an Celtic, rustic, or folk theme.



Ivoryharp



When most people think of the harp, it is the instrument of the angels that comes to mind. A delicate, beautiful instrument of an ethereal world. But the harp is an instrument of endless possibilities. Have you ever heard ragtime, Harlem Nocturne, or The Pink Panther performed on the harp? The concert harp is considered the world's most difficult instrument to play. With 47 strings and 7 pedals, each of which has three positions, the odds of playing a wrong note are insurmountably higher than playing the right one. But this is the magic of the harp: to make it all look easy, and to hide the pedals with a long, flowing skirt! This instrument was custom-made for me by Salvi Harps in Italy, and, aside from its striking tone, the ivory color makes it a beautiful complement to any venue and occasion, particularly weddings.



Electroacoustic harps



Most people would consider the harp a quiet instrument- well, not any more! My electroacoustic blue harp was made by Camac Harps in France, has toured as a flagship instrument with Camac's president Jakez Francois and graced the stages of Bjork's concerts. Now it can grace your venue as well! This harp can be played without amplification or can connect directly to any sound system for endless possibilities ranging from a bit of extra volume for a lively party to professional sound effects to rock out with! I particularly enjoy playing Classic rock tunes on this harp, including "Dream On". The green instrument is an electroacoustic Celtic harp that offers similar amplification in a smaller, more portable package.



Salvi Arianna



This harp, made in Italy, is a true performance artist! With an incomparable acoustic tone that fills any room, church, or concert hall, this harp takes center stage and is perfect for concerts of any size from solo recitals to chamber music and orchestral performances. Its stunning look, created from over 5 types of inlaid eye-catching woods, is a perfect complement to its sound.



"Vanessa is an amazing professional. Not only is her music and performance among the best I have ever experienced, her professionalism, business savvy and overall kind spirit makes her the number one musician I have ever worked with. I can't say enough good things about the value add of having someone of her class and superiority being a part of an event where you want to make a good impression on your guests in order to give them an elegant experience. Do not hesitate. BOOK VANESSA for your event now!"

Scott H., Former Mayor, Rancho Mirage




"Dr. Vanessa is the finest harpist in the Coachella Valley.

She is a true professional and is always my first option when I need to hire a harpist.

I hope she continues to be available for my events for a long time."

Jon McGihon, Director of Music, Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church





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dr.v@fountainofharp.com


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