Soprano & Actor
I am an experienced professional with a background in Opera and Oratorio, drawing on an extensive and varied repertoire to create the perfect musical programme for your event ceremony. Whether you have an elegantly simple or extravagant celebration in mind, I can advise you and create a bespoke musical package designed to your exact requirements and tastes. I can recommend additional musicians if required, and do my best to make organising the music for your ceremony a stress-free experience!
Tá Gaeilge agam. Táim lán-sasta rogha amhrán i nGaeilge a chur ar fáil do phobal Éireannach Londain. I am also delighted to be able to offer a selection of hymns and songs in Irish to the London Irish community.
Musical suggestions are listed below in each relevant section.
Weddings & Civil Services
Beautiful music will add a unique atmosphere to your special day and will ensure the occasion lives long in the memories of both you and your guests.
CHURCH SERVICE Depending on your religious denomination, the main opportunities for music are as follows: The Entrance of the Bride Psalm (Catholic) Offertory (Catholic) Signing of the Register Communion Exit You can also choose to sing hymns at certain points in the service, and I am happy to lead the congregation in these also. The following is a just a selection of music that you can choose from. This gives you an idea of the most popular arias and songs as a starting point. I am happy to discuss your requirements and accommodate them to the best of my abilities. A Gaelic Blessing - Rutter Ave Maria - Schubert Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart Ave Verum Corpus - Elgar Domine Deus (from Gloria) - Vivaldi Jesu, joy of man’s desiring - Bach Laudate Dominum - Mozart Let the bright Serphim – Handel Mein gläubiges Herze, Cantata Nr 68 - J S Bach Nulla in mundo pax sincera - Vivaldi Ombra mai fu - Handel Panis Angelicus - Franck Traditional Irish: Ag Críost an síol (The seed is Christ’s) - trad. Irish ‘S’é an Tiarna m’Aoire (The Lord is my shepherd) – Fiontán Ó Cearbhaill Mo Ghrá Thú a Thiarna by Liam Lawton She moved through the fair (unaccompanied) - trad. Irish My Lagan Love - trad. Irish
CIVIL SERVICE For a civil service there are many beautiful arias or jazz standards that you could choose, for example: O mio babbino caro, from Gianni Schicchi– Puccini Au bord de l’eau – Fauré Notre amour – Fauré Before my window – Rachmaninov (In Russian) Ombra mai fu – Handel As when the dove – Handel L’Heure exquise - Reynaldo Hahn Si mes vers avaient des ailes - Reynaldo Hahn Jazz standards: All the things you are With a song in my heart Like someone in Love Lullaby of Birdland Embraceable you
Funerals & Memorial Services
Music greatly enhances a funeral service, helping you to mourn your loved one with dignity and respect at this a very personal time of remembrance. A favourite song or hymn of your departed loved one is a unique tribute to their memory.
There are several moments during the service which will provide an ideal opportunity for music: Church of England Entrance/Gathering Hymn Reflection Anthem or Hymn Exit – Hymn or Anthem Roman Catholic Entrance Responsorial Pslam Gospel Acclamation (optional) Offertory Sign of Peace Communion The blessing of the Coffin (optional) Recessional Hymn/Exit organ voluntary
The following are a few suggestions of sacred arias/hymns. Please ask if you have something else in mind and I will do my best to accommodate your requests. I can also lead the congregation in singing any hymns or responses if required. Abide with me - Monk A Gaelic Blessing - Rutter Amazing Grace (unaccompanied) - trad. American Ave Maria - Schubert Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod Ave Maria - Franck Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart Ave Verum Corpus - Elgar I know that my Redeemer liveth (Messiah) - Handel Irish Blessing - Chilcott Jesu, joy of man’s desiring - Bach Litanei - Schubert Panis Angelicus - Franck Pie Jesu - Faure Pie Jesu - Rutter Angels ever bright and fair - Handel Some popular hymns include: Be thou my vision Dear Lord and Father of mankind Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer I vow to thee my country In our day of thanksgiving Jerusalem Lord of al hopefulness Love divine, all Loves excelling O God our help in ages past Praise my soul the King of heaven Roman Catholic hymns: Now thank we all our God On eagle's wings How Great Thou Art Seek ye first the kingdom of God Tell out my soul The church’s foundation Irish Music Ag Críost an síol – Séan Ó Riada ‘Sé an Tiarna m’aoire (The Lord is my shepherd) - Fiontán Ó Cearbhaill Danny Boy – Traditional Bí Íosa im Chríosa - Éamonn Ó Gallchobhair Céad Míle Fáilte Romhat The parting glass - Traditional Down by the Sally Gardens arr. Herbert Hughes My Lagan Love arr. Herbert Hughes
You may contact me directly, but if you prefer you can instruct your Funeral Director or Priest/Vicar to contact me and we can arrange the details on your behalf. I work with the Church’s resident organist, or can recommend other musicians who can accompany me.
WEDDINGS & CIVIL SERVICES
FUNERALS & MEMORIALS
Classically trained Soprano available to sing at Religious and Civil Ceremonies
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