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Harp Excerpts

Hornpipe by Purcell
Planxty Drew
Mrs Maxwell
Passepied by Handel
Calliope House
Morgan Megan
May It Be
Morning Has Broken
Jupiter
The Fairy's Reel
Pachelbel Canon in D
The Rose
Lara has a B.A. in music from U.C. Berkeley and a Master's Degree from San Francisco State University. She lived in both Paris and Rome, where she performed as piano soloist, accompanist to singers, instrumentalists & ballet & opera companies. She has also played many musical theater shows. Lara has played all the major piano repertoire of chamber music (trios, quartets, quintets)and was the founder of Trio Con Spirito, as well as Baroque a Quattro and the original flute/piano duo Bianco Fiore. Lara taught herself to play the harp later on in life and now performs celtic and classical repertoire and is much sought after for events. She is the founder of the classical group, Amnethyst Trio, the celtic folk group, Celtic Sands. Lara has a beautiful top-of-the-line Cithara Nova celtic harp and a smaller Rick Rubarth-made Merlin harp (see above right). She has both a small battery-operated Microcube amp for outdoors where electricity cannot be had and a larger amps for bigger spaces with electricity. She also has a portable black Yamaha stage piano that she brings with her to events if a piano is not provided.

Client Comments for Harpist/Pianist Lara Garner

Hi Lara. Thank you so much for yesterday! Your playing was absolutely wonderful! I will surely refer you to anyone who asks or needs some wonderful harp music played. See you at the next event!-------Vance, SF Yacht Club, June 13th, 2009

What a pleasure to have this harpist have my daughter and son-in-law's brunch. I would recommend Ocean Sands Trio for any event. EXCELLENT!!! ----Curt W, 1/19/2008, brunch party, Los Gatos, CA

< "I can only give you an A++++. Your music was fantastic and was the crowning point to the wedding. I had so many wonderful comments on your song and the arrangements and music choices. I have been planning this wedding for my daughter's entire lifetime in my mind and you were a very important part of it. Thank you and your group from all of us."------Susan W., Cameron, Kiely and JP, Hollister, CA June 2008

"Thank you. It was lovely - you looked and sounded great in that beautiful foyer at the Olympic Club."
------Elisa M., San Francisco, May, 2008

Lara is a marvelous pianist and very easy to work with. She played everything we asked for and created a lovely background environment for our party. I can't say enough good things about her music and personality. I highly recommend her and I plan on hiring her again for another event. ----James H. October 2008 San Francisco

"You added the most perfect aura to my ceremony. One of sweet sentiment and whimsical fantasy that I wasn't expecting but really brought the entire ceremony together. Please accept my husband's and my thanks for your hard work and for sharing your talent with us and our families and friends." ----- Alison G., Santa Clara, CA, Feb, 2008

"Dear Lara, thank you for being a part of our special day. I think the harp is a magical instrument and it really added a romantic touch. The weather improved shortly after you left. By the time we set sail, the sun was setting and the sky just opened up with gorgeous yellow light and pink clouds. The night was as clear as a bell with the city all lit up. It was breathtaking. Best wishes to you." -------Patricia E., San Francisco, CA Feb. 2008

"I was extremely impressed with Lara's courtesy and professionalism. She gave a lovely performance on the harp which made our event extra special. I would highly recommend her services." -Pat E, 2008, Wedding, Sausalito, CA

"You were a blessing to the program. I certainly will invite you back. Your playing is beautiful and my Pastor appreciated it a lot. Have a blessed day." ---Marietta, Oakland, CA, 2008

"Everyone I spoke to really enjoyed your music. Thank you for being part of our ceremony" ----- Ani V., San Francisco, CA, 2007

"Thank you so much for a wonderful wedding ceremony!! You have been an amazing individual to work with. Chris and I are incredibly gratefu for your effort and determination to provide us with a fantastic wedding experience. Truly, your trio surpassed even our highest expectations. Your presentation, sound and appearance were all in perfect harmony. We were awed and our guests enjoyed every minute of the evening. Please feel free to use us as a reference. Thank you again for facilitating our special day in a such superb fashion. We feel so blessed." ----- All the best, Heidi & Chris, San Francisco, CA 2007

Lara was extremely accomodating, with many recommendations. She was very responsive to my questions and needs (I was nervous about the wedding and I emailed her A LOT!)and she worked to make me feel comfortable and confident. She and her fellow musicians were punctual, professional, and their music was great. They also worked with our freind who sang at our wedding ceremony both before the event by email and on the day of the event before guests arrived. All of our guests commented on how lovely and fitting the music was. I highly reommend both Lara and Ocean Sands. ----Bill B, 7/26/2008, Wedding, Oakland, CA

To Contact for Booking and information

email: Lara@sfclassicaltrio.com Phone: (650) 359-0903