"Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul."
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From the Artist
I have played the harp for 20 years and just like any other obsessive life long passion, harping takes up space! I now own three harps, my most recent a full size concert Lyon and Healy 30 classical harp. This instrument was selected from their Chicago factory in person and made the final cut due to it's vibrant full sound. I am often asked whether the sound of the harp travels in large banquet spaces or outdoors and my answer is, "You couldn't ignore it if you tried!"
As the principal harpist for the historic Brown Palace Hotel High Tea in Denver, Colorado, I love sharing music with curious patrons. Some favorite playing venues are retirement centers, as I've never found a more inquisitive and appreciative audience. I feel fortunate to be able to share my music with brides across Colorado on one of the most special days of their lives. My goal is to provide the most customized experience I can offer, thus, I am happy to find music that fits your tastes if I don't already have it in my extensive repertoire.
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Biography
Erin Newton studied most recently with Courtney Hershey-Bress, Colorado Symphony Orchestra's principal harpist. She began her studies at six years old with Penny Beavers, California's pre-eminent modern composer, and continued in at Mount Holyoke College with Boston's classical harpist Felice Swados.
Erin has performed with orchestras throughout the Front Range, with the University of Colorado Summer Opera Series, served as principal harpist with the Steamboat Springs Orchestra, and was invited to perform with 8-time Grammy award winner, Kanye West. Currently she plays for the Brown Palace Hotel and specializes in wedding ceremonies in Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, and various mountain wedding settings.
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