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Vancouver Duo
- Vancouver, BC
- Classical Duo
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $800 - $1600
Overview
As the in-house duo for the Westin Bayshore Hotel's high tea event every Sunday, Vancouver Duo provides an elegant combination of pop and classical music for any occasion. From weddings, to corporate events, festivals, birthday parties we perform (all from memory!) an extensive range of popular music, with special requests welcome.
10 Reviews
Amazing performance for a small group me my wife and toddler
Highly recommend!!
Will be using again
Thank you!!!!
Violinist
Our 125 guests, ages 28-80, couldn’t praise their performance enough. By consensus they are definitely recommended!
Josephine and Thomas elevated our events social and dining experience and placed the finishing touch on our 100th Anniversary celebration.
Classical Duo
Our 125 guests, ages 28-80, couldn’t praise their performance enough. By consensus they are definitely recommended!
Josephine and Thomas elevated our events social and dining experience and placed the finishing touch on our 100th Anniversary celebration.
Classical Duo
Perfect addition to my wedding.
Classical Ensemble
I was recommended to hire Thomas and Josephine by my cousin for my wedding, and I am so happy I did! My husband and I had requested some special songs for our entrance, and I was nearly in tears. All our guests loved them and I’m so glad I hired them for our dinner reception too.
Classical Duo
We heard Josephine and Thomas at the Westin Bayshore on Easter Sunday for the Afternoon Tea experience. They took us through a musical journey though popular film scores, Disney medley and many beloved classical pieces. The chemistry of this duo is amazing and be prepared to be transported to places by their beautiful playing.
Classical Ensemble, Harpist, Pop Music, Violinist, Classical Duo
Amazing harpist!!! Listening to her play is so calming and relaxing. The deep strings are beautiful especially with such a skilled harpist.
Harpist
My friend took me for high tea in my birthday at the Coal Harbour Westin Bayshore and it was amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed Thomas and Josephine’s performance and their beautiful touching music! Five stars for class and musical ambience!
Harpist, Violinist
I hired Josephine and Thomas for my wedding March 26th at the Teahouse, and they were amazing! All our guests were complimenting on our great music. My full Disney music wedding dreams come true! I have already recommended them to my friends.
Classical Ensemble, Harpist, Pop Music, Violinist, Classical Duo
We heard the Vancouver Duo playing at the Bay Shore hotel. They played beautifully at just the right level so as not to disrupt conversation. But even then, I found myself constantly tuning in to what they were playing. I loved the variety and the fact that they have interpreted many recognizable, contemporary songs.
Classical Duo
Booking Info
Price Range: $800 - $1600
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: Chinese, English
What to Expect
Impeccably dressed, compact and easy-to-place, Violin and Harp, with their own live sound system are an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-manage duo, taking up little space but making a great impact through passionate performance of an extensive repertoire. With highly accessible musical selections, Violin and Harp are known for their adept ability to cater to their audience, with a high level of chemistry and fun on display. Special requests are another great feature as Violin and Harp strive to present personalized set lists for touching and indelible musical experiences.
About
Violin and Harp serves as your elegant solution for all events in need of a wide range of intimate ambient music. From top forty, beloved film themes, and popular classics, we'll also cover your special requests to tailor the perfect set.
Meet the Players!
CMC associate composer and violist, Thomas Beckman, serves as Festival composer for the Artists for Conservation, in-house-composer for MillsPictures Studio, and violin and viola instructor at World of Music and Arts. As an active musician Thomas performs with top entertainment group Sons of Granville, and collaborates with pianist Kitty Lam in The Arbutus Duo, guitarist Bojan Bugarinovic in Elation Duo, and harpist Josephine Lee in Violin and Harp.
Josephine Lee has starred as Vancouver's premiere harpist for the past 28 years, playing for Musical Occasions, Ensemble Sospeso, Parlour Steps, Union Club and the Empress Hotel. A graduate of the University of Victoria under Taka Kling, Josephine developed as reputable solo artist in Vancouver Island and from there went on to dominate the gig-scene in Vancouver as one of BC's most-in-demand harpists.
Additional Booking Notes
We bring our own PA, but are open to plugging into the venue's PA for which we'd use two guitar cable inputs.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| May 09, 2025 • 9:30am - 10:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 17, 2025 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| December 30, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Birthday Party |
| July 19, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| April 18, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 13, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| July 29, 2023 • 1:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
Set List
P O P U L A R - T U N E S
Marry You by Bruno Mars
I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
Flowers by Miley Cyrus
Someone To Love by Lewis Capaldi
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
Halo by Beyonce
Señorita by Camila Cabello
Can't Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli
Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis
L.O.V.E by Nat King Cole
Sway by Dean Martin
Everything by Michael Buble
Smile by Charlie Chaplin
Unchained Melody by Righteous Brothers
Fly Me To The Moon by Count Basie and Frank Sinatra
Begin the Beguine by Cole Porter
Shape Of My Heart and Fields of Gold by Sting
River Flows In You and Kiss The Rain by Yiruma
W E D D I N G - F A V O R I T E S
All Of Me by John Legend
Perfect by Ed Sheeran
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Canon in D by Pachelbel
Wedding March by Mendelssohn
Bridal Chorus by Wagner
Air on G String by J.S. Bach
C LA S S I C A L - F A V O R I T E S
'O Mio Bambino Caro' by Puccini
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring by J.S. Bach
The Swan by Tchaikovsky
Prelude in G by J.S Bach
Prelude in C Ave Maria - Bach / Gounod
Highlights from Carmen by Georges Bizet
Summertime by George Gershwin
F I L M - T H E M E S
Games Of Thrones by Rain Djawadi
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Louie Armstrong
The Godfather Theme by Nino Rota
Amelie medley by Yann Tiersen
Schindler's List by John Williams
Life Is Beautiful by Nicola Piovani
Pride And Prejudice by Jean-Yves Thibaudet
My Heart Will Go On by James Horner
Moon River by Henry Mancini
Disney Medley by Alan Menken
A Time For Us by Henry Mancini
Braveheart by James Horner
The Piano by Michael Nyman
Gabriel's Oboe by Ennio Morricone
And lots more!
Influences & Inspiration
The Piano Guys, 2 Cellos, Yuri Bashmet, Ember Trio, David Garrett, Lindsey Sterling and others!
Setup Requirements
Two chairs. We provide our own PA but are flexible to plug-in to venue systems if needed.