HarpingSwiss Harpist and Singer Harpist from Detroit, MI

Are you looking to add the beautiful, warm, magical sounds of the harp to your wedding? Do you want Sylvia's soprano voice enchanting your guests? Would you like to have the harp soothe family and friends during a memorial service or a visitation? Is your next event missing the special it-factor? Let Sylvia LaPratt and her harp take you to a place where elegance and graciousness set the tone for an extraordinary event. For over 20 years, Sylvia LaPratt has been performing her harp for weddings, receptions, orchestras, theatrical performances, recitals, and many other events. She completed a university degree in Harp Performance and Music Education at the Zürich Hochschule für Musik und Theatre in her native Switzerland. Her repertoire includes classical, popular, and religious music suited perfectly for weddings, receptions, and other events. She has performed harp music in Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Cuba, Venezuela, Japan, Korea, and the U.S.A. Sylvia has played harp for weddings both indoors and outdoors and has been featured performing her harp on Swiss television. She has been interviewed on Detroit's WRCJ 90.9 FM. In addition to being an accomplished harpist, Sylvia is also an extraordinary singer. She has toured with international choirs to over a dozen countries on four continents. Sylvia was the soprano soloist in Mozart's great C-minor mass at the national symposium of sacred choral music in Indonesia. In 2012, Sylvia completed her Masters in Music degree from Wayne State University in Detroit where she studied vocal performance. She enjoys sharing her special talent of singing and playing the harp at the same time. Knowing how stressful weddings can be, Sylvia wants to make sure, choosing the music selection is not one of the stressful parts. You're welcome to visit Sylvia at her home to pick the music there while sipping a cup of tea, or you can discuss music ideas over the phone or by email - whatever is most convenient for you. You would like to hear a song that is not on Sylvia's list? She will do everything she can to find or create an arrangement of your song. You don't want to pick any songs? Also not a problem. With many years of experience, Sylvia will pick a mix of classical harp compositions and popular ballads to fit your event.