Harp On Wight 2014
Harpcatchers


Events that will introduce the Harp Festival.
Information about the Festival
Distribution of Programmes
Sale of tickets

Monday 24th November
4:30 – 6p.m HARP ON WIGHT LAUNCH RECEPTION
Harpist: Audrey Cameron Finnemore
Venue: Michelangelo Restaurant
31, St Thomas Street, RYDE PO33 2DL
On invitation only
7 p.m. HARP THEMED CANDLELIT DINNER
Harpist:Audrey Cameron Finnemore

Venue: Michelangelo Restaurant
31, St Thomas Street, RYDE PO33 2DL
Booking: essential!!!
2 courses Harp Themed menu £17.50
10% cost of meal donated to Harp on Wight
Harp Themed Fancy Dress optional!

Tuesday 25th November
11a.m.-12 HARP CATCHER: GLIMPSE OF HARP
Harpist: Merlynna Johnson
Venue: Michelangelo Restaurant
31, St Thomas Street, RYDE PO33 2DL
Free admission

Tuesday 25th November
7:00 p.m. HARP CATCHER: HARP MUSIC SESSION
Theresa Ellis (Harp), Karen Tweed (Accordion) & Friends
Venue: La Bottega
Union Street RYDE 
Free Admission
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Wednesday 26th November
14:30-15:30 HARP CATCHER: “THE HARP, IT’S USE AS THERAPY”
Talk and play: Merlynna Johnson
Venue: Ryde Library
101, George Street, RYDE PO33 2JE
Free Admission
MERLYNNA JOHNSON studied piano and voice from a young age but it was not until her early forties that she suddenly knew she simply had to play a harp (Welsh ancestry?) She studied with Susan Allen in Leicester where she was gradually introduced to the wonderful world of harp 'technique'.  She studied education, languages and music in Sheffield and taught for many years in both state and private schools. Alongside the teaching, she has played celtic harp both at home and in Spain - in restaurants, at weddings and events.  She has been able to enjoy many wonderful venues including the Chalice Well at Glastonbury at full moon.
Merlynna came back to  the Island in 2010. Since then, she has continued to play at many Island functions  and in different venues  on regular occasions.   Merlynna has also been able to purchase an antique double action pedal harp and, in her sixties, to learn how to add pedals to finger technique.  (It is never too late!)  She is  very happy to set both children and adults off on their harp career and have success with Trinity exams, if required.
AUDREY CAMERON FINNEMORE​
Audrey started playing the harp at the age of 14 with Mrs Anne Hughes-Chamberlain.
She was later accepted at The Royal College of Music to study with Marisa Robles.
She now plays at many functions across the south of England.
Last year she was invited to play at an English garden in Japan giving 57 mini concerts in 3 and a half weeks!