|
 |
Amanda is
one of the most exciting young harpists in Wales today.
Her musicianship combined with a strong technique and a
lively character puts her in the front line of
contemporary musicians.
Amanda was born in Cardiff and began studying the harp at
the age of six. She furthered her studies at Wells
Cathedral Music School where she was the first harpist to
obtain a scholarship as a specialist musician. In 1995,
she was a National Eisteddfod winner and a recipient of
the Nansi Richards Scholarship. Her studies continued at
Cardiff University with Caryl Thomas where Amanda gained
her BMus Hons Degree and LRSM.
Amanda has appeared on British and Japanese television,
played on various cruise ships and has also given a
recital on an American radio station. Other engagements
have included playing for HRH Prince of Wales, Reverend
Desmond Tutu and the Archbishop of Canterbury. She was
accepted on to the late Lord Menuhin’s scheme ‘Live Music
Now!’ in March 2000 and made her debut at the Purcell
Rooms, London in 2002 and St Davids Hall with Joanne
Thomas (mezzo soprano) in January 2003. |
