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The Elegant Harp
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Harpist
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $400-$2000
Overview
THE ELEGANT HARP provides the perfect ambiance for your corporate and social events, without intruding on the conversation.
Especially these days when many family and friends cannot attend due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, the music is especially important for your streaming of your ceremony for loved ones.
We have a wide selection of music for you to choose from to make it all that you have envisioned.
Solo or duo harp, or as a string trio, or jazz band, the music of the harp is sure to help create an unforgettable experience, whether a wedding, corporate or social event. Call for a free consultation.
The Knot Best of Wedding 2020, Wedding Wire: Couples' Choice 2020
19 Reviews
We used the elegant harp trio harp, violon, and cello for our April 1st wedding for pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour at an outdoor venue. The music was truly beautiful and a very special touch. The group came from a distance and offered a fair price. Esther is the best! She was accommodating to the very end of the process and very supportive of me when I was stressed. My guests ranted and raved about the strings. My only regret is that my family and I didn't get to hear more as we were busy taking pictures ( that was the whole point of having entertainment for our other guests not involved during portraits). 5 stars! Thank you for everything, elegant harp!
Classical Ensemble, Harpist, Pop Music, String Trio
Aside from the respect I have for her superb talent, Esther is a delight to work with. Extremely responsive, organized, responsible, attentive. Her passion and feeling make her beautiful music even more moving and enjoyable. Unique and classy touch to your event!
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Tricia, for your kind words! It was such a privilege to be a part of your elegant wedding at The Conrad in Fort Lauderdale. Your exquisite archway framed the two of you beautifully as you made your vows of love to each other, witnessed by your lovely families and friends. God bless you both in your adventure together.
Musically yours,
Esther
It was a pleasure working with Esther and her team, true professionals.
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Gina,
It was such a pleasure working with you leading up to the Gala, and then for our Jazz Trio of Harp/Guitar/Bass to play for this very special event at The Breakers in Palm Beach.
Thank you so much!
Musically yours, Esther Underhay
I loved the ambiance Esther created. She played beautifully and was wonderful to work with.
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Cristina. I was delighted to perform for the dinner for this Royal Knighting Investiture with all the pomp and circumstance at the iconic Cruz building in Miami.
Ester is not only incredibly talented but she is lovely gracious and always willing
Her music is so beautiful but it’s sounds is truly heightened by her spirit. She is wonderful
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Barbara! It was wonderful to play again for you, this time for your Christmas party in your beautiful home. I lost count of all the beautiful Christmas trees with their individual theme. How delightful! Happy New Year to you!
Ester preformed for a farewell Sunday brunch after our daughters wedding weekend celebration. She was so lovely and accommodating to work with; asking what music we’d like to hear if there was anything specific she should wear to match the decor. Hap music is always so elegant to listen to and certainly elevates the formality of any event you’d like to be just a bit extra special.
Ester was early setting up and was completely prepared when our guests arrived as well as flexible with changes and requests throughout the day. I would absolutely recommend Ester and the Elegant Harp for any occasion
Harpist
Easter was so lovely to work with and her angelic music filled our brunch with a perfect background
Loved having her with us and would absolutely ask her to be with us again
Harpist
Beautiful background music for my Dad’s Celebration of Life gathering. His favorite instrument set the mood for a memorable evening.
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
It was my pleasure to part of his beautiful celebration of life and to be a comfort to friends and family.
Musically yours,
AnnaLisa Underhay
Ester and her lovely music was a beautiful addition to our celebration. She was a joy to work with and I’d highly recommend her for your next event.
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Liz. It was a delight to be a part of this family and friends birthday celebration for your Dad at Opal Grand. All the best to your wonderful family.
Esther was so easy to work with and truly made my vow renewal so special by learning an Usher song that I walked down aisle to… she was prompt and graciously willing to go the extra mile if I needed her to! Highly recommend The Elegant Harp
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Toya, it was such a pleasure to play for your wedding vow renewal at Hillsborough Beach Resort. What a glorious day. I pray many more happy years together for you both.
My experience with them was beautiful. They were Punctual, professional, and played amazing music. The ambience was perfect. Thank you so much for everything.
String Trio
On time and music was very nice for the event.
Harpist
10/10 would recommend !! The harp was very beautiful and was the perfect touch to my party. She is also so sweet and very accommodating
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Lisa!!! It was such a lovely birthday party, and happy to have been a part of it!
AnnaLisa did an amazing job. Classy, elegant and exactly what we asked for.
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Marc. It was her pleasure.
Extremely professional, the communication was there, she played wonderfully! I’ll definitely book her again.
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you SOO much, Andrea! It was such a pleasure! You were absolutely stunning. Congratulations again and I wish your family and your new baby all the best.
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Joseph! It was such a pleasure to play for you and your guests at your corporate Welcome Reception at Hutchinson Shores Resort.
Best regards,
Esther Underhay
We hired Esther for an open house at a luxury home and she did not dissapoint! She was nothing short of absolutely amazing! I am so happy to of met Esther and look forward to working with her for many events! She was so lovely!
Harpist
Esther performed at my wedding, and I cannot begin to share the amount of compliments received following the ceremony. She was extremely professional and helpful throughout the planning and day of! She definitely created the ambience for the day my husband and I will cherish forever.
I highly recommend her for any Occassion!
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to be a part of your beautiful wedding!
The Elegant Harp was the best thing possible choice for my event. From the beginning of the conversation with Esther, she was polite, willing to work with my budget and eager to be a part of the event. I had always wanted a harpist to accompany my graduation celebration and the Elegant Harp made that possible. I was able to select my favorite songs from a wide selection that she provided in advance. The day of the event I did not have to worry about anything - not only did Esther arrived in plenty of time for set up at the event, even in the midst of a torrential downpour - but we were able to go over last details before guests arrived. The music was absolutely delightful, with all of my favorite songs played. She played "Smile" live during a slideshow which provided the background music to really make it so beautiful. I will never forget how special the evening was, how rich the atmosphere because of the entertainment, how professional Esther was and how easy it was to work with her. I would recommend The Elegant Harp to anyone desiring a first class harpist and I would love the opportunity to have her presence at a future event. Esther, you made my event the highlight of the year!
Harpist
Response from The Elegant Harp:
Thank you so much, Therese! It was such a privilege to be a part of this very special celebration at the Train Depot in Boca Raton. The torrential rain may have delayed your guests, but it did not stop them from attending, which attests to how very special you are! Give me a call when you plan another special event. I would love to be a part of it! All the best to you!
Kindest regards,
Esther
Booking Info
Price Range: $400-$2000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, French, Italian
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability
Unions: AFM
About
THE ELEGANT HARP provides the perfect ambiance for your corporate and social events, without intruding on the conversation.
Harpists Esther and AnnaLisa Underhay have performed professionally on the Concert Stage and for countless Political, Corporate, Charity, and Social Events, including Weddings, in homes of millionaires and billionaires in South Florida, throughout the United States, Canada, Bahamas, and around the world, for over 25 years. They have many years' experience as a musician interacting with guests through long-term contracts, Esther as harpist at Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, AnnaLisa at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, India, and both on Celebrity Cruises. They are equally comfortable interacting with people of all socioeconomic status, including Presidents, Royalty, celebrities, and the very wealthy.
With years of experience performing for elite guests, it is always in the role of an ambassador, recognizing lifetime customer value, therefore always striving to build brand loyalty through stellar performance. As an integral part of the whole, we work to give the guests an extraordinary experience that exceeds their expectations. Your/our reputation is only as good as the last experience, so we must always endeavor to make it a memory to last a lifetime.
Performing a broad spectrum of music:
From Rachmaninoff’s “Variation on a Theme by Paganini” to Beethoven's “Moonlight Sonata”
From Duke Ellington’s “Satin Doll” to The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby”
From Gypsy King's "Bamboleo" to Coldplay's “Clocks” or Bridgerton's "Strange".
Repertoire is carefully chosen to complement your event.
“Esther, you are one with your harp, you made love to your harp with your music, I was enthralled, it was the most beautiful I have ever heard!” Countess Henrietta de Hoernle following concert.
Whether a large extravagant wedding or a simple affair; in a cathedral, hotel ballroom, or outdoors, we work with the couple to choose just the right music. For the wedding cocktail hour or reception, we incorporate a mixture of favorite songs spanning three generations in order to make it meaningful to the wide range of ages represented. A Classically trained pianist, Esther is often asked to perform on the harp for the ceremony and then the piano for the cocktail hour. Destination weddings are very popular in South Florida. Whether the couple lives here or is flying in just in time for the wedding, we will assist them in ensuring the music is exactly what they have always dreamed of. Solo or duo harp, or with String Trio or Jazz Band, the music of the harp is sure to help create an unforgettable experience for your event!
ESTHER'S PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
- President and Mrs. H.W. Bush
- President Bill Clinton
-President & Mrs. Donald Trump
- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
- G7 Summit 1995, Halifax, Nova Scotia, private reception for Economic World Leaders’ Wives, including Hillary Clinton, hosted by Canada's Prime Minister's wife, Madame Aline Chretien
- Canada’s Prime Minister’s wife, Mila Mulroney
- H.R.H. Prince Edward
- Canada’s CTV national news program, Biography
- Canada’s National CBC Television & Radio
- Manhattan Transfer Concert, Backup Band
- For numerous Celebrities, including Christopher Plummer, Pierce Brosnan
ANNALISA'S PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
-On National Radio in Japan
-For numerous National and International Dignitaries at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, India
Guest Entertainer on Celebrity Cruises
Additional Booking Notes
We cannot perform in extreme temperatures nor with threatening rain due to potential irreparable damage to our instrument, nor in direct sunlight without shade provided.
We need access to a power outlet.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| February 01, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
Past Booked Events
| October 25, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
| March 30, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 16, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 12, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| June 10, 2023 • 11:30am - 3:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| May 14, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| April 01, 2023 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| March 12, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| January 14, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| December 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Party |
| November 12, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 11, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 04, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| May 01, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Religious Celebration |
| April 21, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 19, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 02, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 31, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 10, 2021 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
| October 29, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 16, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 06, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Reception |
| May 01, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 17, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Baby Shower |
| February 20, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
| January 15, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 18, 2020 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
| February 28, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
| February 22, 2020 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| March 08, 2016 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Product Promotion |
| January 22, 2016 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 13, 2015 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 27, 2015 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
| April 25, 2015–April 26, 2015 • 7:30pm - 12:30am | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| March 17, 2015 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party |
| December 06, 2014 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 27, 2014 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 23, 2014 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 14, 2014 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party |
| February 08, 2014 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party |
| May 02, 2013 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Graduation |
Set List
CLASSICAL
Adagio Marcello
Air from the Water Music
Air on the G String
Arioso
Ave Maria
Bb Major Sonata Mozart
Bolero Ravel
Canon in D
Cavalleria Rusticana
Clair de Lune
Dance of the Blessed Spirits
Danza Espanola
Elvira Madigan
Fur Elise
Gabriel’s Oboe
Gymnopedie
Habanera
Intermezzo
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin
Largo
Liebestraume
Meditation from “Thais”
Moonlight Sonata
Nocturne Chopin
O Mio Babbino
On Wings of Song
Pathetique Sonata
Pavane
Playera Granados
Polovetzian Dance
Premiere Arabesque
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rodrigo Concerto
Romance from Pearl Fishers
Romanze fr. Eine Kleine Nachtmusic
Scheherazade
Sheep May Safely Graze
Sicilienne
Sleepers Awake
Traumerai
Opera Melodies
Strauss Waltzes
BROADWAY
All I Ask of You
All the Things You Are
Almost Like Being in Love
An American in Paris
Anything Goes
Beauty and the Beast
Berlin Medley
Bewitched
Bidin’ My Time
Can you Feel the Love Tonight
Can’t Halp Lovin’ Dat Man
Cole Porter Medley
Climb Every Mountain
Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
Embraceable You
Falling in Love With Love
Fascinatin’ Rhythm
Fiddler on the Roof Medley
Getting to Know You
High Flying, Adored
I Don’t Know How to Love Him
I Got Rhythm
It’s de Lovely
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Face
Les Miserables Medley
Long Ago and Far Away
Love is Here to Stay
Memory
My Favorite things
New York, New York
Night and Day
Ol’ Man River
One Hand, One Heart
People Will Say We’re in Love
Pie Jesu
S’Wonderful
Send in the Clowns
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Some Enchanted Evening
Someone to Watch Over Me
Sound of Music Medley
Summertime
Sunrise, Sunset
We Kiss in the Shadows
You’ll Never Walk Alone
POPULAR: STANDARDS
A Love Until the End of Time
A Man and a Woman
Alfie
All My Loving
All the Way
All You Need is Love
And I Love You So
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Begin the Beguine
Berlin Medley
Blue Bayou
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
California Dreamin’
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Chances Are
Time To Say Goodbye
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Eleanor Rigby
Emily
Endless Love
Europa
Fields of Gold
Fire and Rain
Fly Me to the Moon
For Once in My Life
For Sentimental Reasons
From This Moment
Georgia on My Mind
Have I Told You Lately?
He Was Beautiful
Here, There, Everywhere
Hey, Jude
How Deep is Your Love?
I Just Called to Say I Love You
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I Only Have Eyes For You
If You Leave Me Now
I’m in the Mood for Love
Imagine
I Say a Little Prayer
In the Mood
Isn’t it Romantic?
Isn’t She Lovely?
It Had to Be You
It’s Impossible
It’s Now or Never
I Wish You Love
Just the Way You Are
Lara’s Theme
Let it Be
Let it Be Me
Love Theme from “The Godfather”
Michelle
Misty
Moon River
Moonglow
Moonlight Serenade
More
Nearness of You, The
Never on a Sunday
Norwegian Wood
On a Clear Day
Only Time
Over the Rainbow
Right Here Waiting
Satin Doll
Save the Best For Last
Save the Last Dance For Me
Sentimental Journey
Sometimes When We Touch
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
Somewhere in Time
Stairway to Heaven
Strangers in the Night
String of Pearls
Sway
Take Five
That’s All
The More I See You
The Prayer
The Rose
Through the Eyes of Love
Time After Time
Time to Say Goodbye
To Love You More
Unchained Melody
Under the Boardwalk
Way You Look Tonight, The
What a Wonderful World
What Are You Doing For the Rest of Your Life?
When a Man Loves a Woman
When I Fall In Love
Wind Beneath My Wings
Wonderful Tonight
Yesterday
You Raise Me Up
Your Song
Extensive BEATLES, SINATRA, BOCELLI, BUBLE, BOTTI, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL,ENYA, KENNY G
POPULAR: CURRENT
A Thousand Years
Alegria
Bella’s Lullaby
Broken Vow
Clocks
Destiny
Don’t Stop Believin’
Easy
Find Your Wings
Go The Distance
Hero
I Believe in You and Me
I Loved Her First
I’m Yours
Lovesong
Marry Me
My Confession
Nothing Else Matters
Now We Are Free
O
Only Hope
Part of My Heart
Rule the World
Song From a Secret Garden
Thunder Road
Upside Down
Viva la Vida
SPANISH
Abrazame
Bamboleo
Besame Mucho
Bolero Ravel
Buona Sera
Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan
El Condor Pasa (Peru)
Guantanamera
Historia de un Amor (The Story of Love)
Jalousie
La Bamba
La Cucaracha
La Paloma
Malaguana
Miami Beach Rhumba
Mi Tierra
Por Una Cabeza
Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
Siboney
Spanish Eyes
It’s Impossible
Sway
Vaya Con Dias
You Are Always in My Heart
BRAZILIAN
Manha de Carnaval (A Day in the Life of a Fool)
Garota de Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema)
How Insensitive
Meditation
Orchids in the Moonlight
Quando, Quando, Quando
Quiet Nights
Wave
OTHER INTERNATIONAL
Extensive IRISH
Extensive ITALIAN
FRENCH
ENGLISH
CARIBBEAN
Setup Requirements
Stage preferred for band
Access to power for band