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...

Raymond Blanc and ring bearing bunnies!!

On Sunday I had the pleasure of playing for John and Janine Sawh at Le Manoir in Oxford. The hotel, famous for Chef Raymond Blanc and his recent TV series, is absolutely beautiful! John and Janine, after their very emotional ceremony (including rings delivered...

Lost chord expands

It was a busy week (9-13th May) with the expansion of Lost Chord in South Wales. For the last few years, every month, 6 homes were receiving a regular Lost Chord concert and this week, Jo Thomas (mezzo soprano) and I had the pleasure of meeting and playing for the...

Velindre Hospital Charity evening

On Friday 25th March, Lewis Ballards Accountants held a fantastic fundraising evening for the second year running in the Marriott Hotel Cardiff. It was my pleasure to be asked back to play during their drinks reception, playing for nearly 300 supporters of the...

Chris Evans Mystery Guest

What an experience!! Whilst driving to London for St David's Day I heard Chris Evans talking about me on the radio, linking harps etc to Celtic Manor. Not long after, I had a phone call from his office asking whether I would like to be his mystery guest on the show on...

Flying the banner for Wales at John Lewis London

On March 1st I was invited to represent Wales in London. A group of us Welshies travelled to John Lewis, Oxford Street and spent the day spreading the word of St David's Day. The Welsh Assembly 'True Taste',organised by the lovely David Edwards promoted Welsh food...

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