We are a dynamic flute and harp duo, experienced at performing for weddings, events and concerts. Our extensive repertoire encompasses classical, jazz and contemporary; including arrangements of popular music. We provide a flexible approach and are happy to accommodate your preferences and requests, creating a wonderful atmosphere for any event.
…a wonderful and accomplished duo. With the flute’s beautiful ‘voice like’ legato line and the harp’s magical light touch they make a marvelous duo. It was a pleasure not only to work with such talented instrumentalists but also very nice people.
Topaz
Michelle and Julia have been performing together for almost ten years, after being brought together to perform Dave Heath’s Beyond The Dark. After this performance they were asked to perform the Mozart Flute and Harp Concert at the Guildhall in Bath with the Bath Spa University Orchestra and shortly after Topaz was formed.
Michelle Krawiec
Michelle is a seasoned performer and qualified teacher, demonstrating innate talent and musical intelligence, enhanced by an appreciation of musical aesthetics (Nicholas Vallis-Davies, ex LSO Principal Flute). Michelle studied at Bath Spa University College where she specialised in performance, graduating with an Honours degree. As well as attending numerous master classes and courses, Michelle continues to study with Nicholas Vallis-Davies. Currently, Michelle is principal flautist for Brunel Sinfonia and Bristol Classical Players orchestras, the West Bristol Concert Windband and she is also a regular guest soloist with the Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male voice choir. Michelle teaches in a variety of schools in both the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas and is increasingly in demand as private flute teacher.
Julia Hammersley
Julia started playing the harp at 16 when Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra needed a harpist to play with them and offered both a harp on loan and a teacher. After leaving university with a degree in Pure Mathematics, she studied privately with Imogen Barford (professor of harp at the Guildhall College of Music, London). Julia has continued to play in orchestras and regularly plays for Bristol Concert Orchestra, New Bristol Sinfonia and Brunel Sinfonia. Alongside performing she teaches privately at the Redmaids’ School and Colston Girls’ school in Bristol, and coaches the Bristol County Youth Orchestra harpist.
Events
The enchanting sound of the flute and harp are ideal for creating the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. We have played at a wide variety of events and offer a professional service, carefully tailored to your individual needs to create the perfect ambience for your event.
Weddings
We are able to provide music for any part of your special day. Whether you would like us to play during a church or civil ceremony, your drinks reception or wedding breakfast, we have an extensive repertoire to compliment each part of your day.
When you book us for your ceremony, we will arrive approximately one hour before and be ready to entertain your guests as they arrive. We can also play for the entrance of the bride, signing of the register and as the bridal party leave.
We can provide beautiful background music for your drinks reception whilst you mingle with your guests and have your photos taken. As well as creating the perfect atmosphere, the duo provides a beautiful focal point for any venue.
Functions
We can provide live music to enhance your function, whether it is for a party, special occasion, celebration, formal ball or for corporate entertainment we have the music to suit your needs.
Concerts
We are as equally at home on the stage, as we are at providing beautiful background music. As a small part of a larger concert or for an entire concert we have an extensive repertoire list, which will allow for a polished performance. We have arranged programmes for a variety of different platforms, and as an example here is one of our past programmes:
Fantasia on Greensleeves arr. for flute and harp Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sunstreams and Sunday Morning Ian Clarke
Sonata in G for flute and continuo ("Hamburger Sonata") C.P.E Bach
Fantaisie, Op 124 for violin and harp arr. for flute and harp Saint-Saëns
Un Oiseau en Mai (A Bird in May) Jean Sichler
Café 1930 and Bordel 1900 from 'Histoire du Tango' Astor Piazzolla
Beyond the Dark Dave Heath
Samples
Our sample list is by no means exhaustive; if you have a special request please contact us.
Adagio in G Minor - Albinoni
Air from Water Music - Handel
Angels - Williams & Chambers
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Ave Maria - Gounod
Bridal March from Lohengrin - Wagner
Canon - Pachelbel
Dance of the Blessed Spirits - Gluck
Embraceable You - George & Ira Gershwin
Entracte from Carmen - Bizet
Intermezzo from Cavalliera Rusticana - Mascagni
Minuet in G - Beethoven
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini - Rachmaninoff
The Flower Duet from Lakme - Delibes
Wedding March from Midsummer Nights Dream - Mendelssohn
Contact Topaz Flute & Harp Duo
To make a booking or enquiry, please contact us using the form below with the date of your event, the venue and your contact details.
Email: info@topazduo.co.uk
Telephone: 0117 9243874
Twitter: @TopazFluteHarp
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