Harp Blog

Read about Amanda Whiting’s latest performances, collaborations, and teaching work.

Recording a new album and exciting projects

The last year has been a lot of fun and hard-work writing the new album. Last week we made it to the studio nr Newtown in mid Wales to record it with Chris Cracknell producing. The usual team of Aidan Thorne on bass and Jon Reynolds on drums was joined by the...

Crazy few weeks

It’s been so busy but fun! The last few weeks have seen the pre release of DJ Yoda‘s Promnite. We will be launching it in London on 18 November.. v excited! Last week was the Jazz Fm awards in London where I was able to spend the evening with friends old and new. Such...

With finals over and the sun is out…relaxation!

It has been a crazy few weeks, from All Star golf at Celtic Manor, to preparing for my finals for my Masters in Jazz. Thank fully all the stress is over and I can now relax. The trio played for the jazz lunch last week, with Tony Robinson on drums and Deej Williams on...

‘The Whiting on the wall’ filming for the day..

From playing in some beautiful country houses, a birthday party with the trio and topped off with Le Manoir on Saturday, it has been incredibly busy over the last few weeks. It is also the final countdown for my Masters exams, so rehearsals are taking up many...

From trains to Dancing with the stars…

Another great week started with playing for the Orient Express in London. It really is such a wonderful experience and the train is beautiful....always a pleasure to be part of such a great team. Saturday also saw a little sunshine and a gorgeous wedding in Llechwen...

What a week!

It's been an amazing week. Starting with playing at Le Manoir for a very romantic Valentines proposal. Set outside in the beautiful grounds, with snow on the floor, I was honoured to be part of the most beautiful setting and occasion. Luckily she said yes! On Friday,...

Orient Express….where’s the next stop?

It was an absolute pleasure last week to be asked to play at Victoria station, London for the Orient Express Pullman train. Reminiscent of a romantic scene from days gone by, the train pulled in to the station and was greeted by many smiling and excited faces. Very...

Concert in the Foyer….

On Friday 15th February, my trio "The Whiting's on the wall" will be performing a double set in the RWCMD, Cardiff.  Following our recent concert in Galleri, Caernarfon last week, we will be playing standards as well as  pop and new works. As part of the Lyon and...

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