by Amanda Whiting | 8 Sep 2016 | Harp News
Tony and I have just finished our 12 Christmas jazzy carols. We are so excited as they range from swing to Calypso as well as some new Christmas compositions written by ourselves. The book will be out by Mid October..so watch this space. The last few weeks have...
by Amanda Whiting | 4 Aug 2016 | Harp News
It has been a dream of mine to play at festivals for as long as I can remember. The last few weeks have been amazing. With Matthew Halsall and The Gondwana Orchestra we played at Ghent Jazz Festival, London Jazz Cafe with Dwight Trible and then Pori66 in Finland. They...
by Amanda Whiting | 14 Dec 2015 | Harp News
It’s my favourite time of the year. My favourite music and a cwtchy (welsh for warm and welcoming..but indescribable really) warmth wherever you go. Ive been writing new music for the up and coming series of Pedalslider books that Tony and I are working on....
by Amanda Whiting | 12 Nov 2015 | Harp News
I should apologise for not having written any sooner. It has been an exciting period in my life. Back in April, I was absolutely honoured to play at Edinburgh Harp Festival with my trio as well as teaching at the festival for the week. We received such a warm welcome...
by Amanda Whiting | 17 Jul 2014 | Harp News
The BBC have been filming at Celtic Manor for a documentary to be released in the Autumn. Unfortunately wherever the camera was, I seemed to find chaos including broken lifts and music stands falling over. Let’s hope it doesn’t make the final edit! The...