IMOGEN EMMETT
HARP
Imogen is a professional harpist based in Greenwich, known for her diverse career in harp performance. She holds a Masters degree with Distinction from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where she studied under the guidance of acclaimed harpist Gabriella Dall’Olio and early music specialist Frances Kelly. Imogen also completed her undergraduate Music degree at Oxford University.
Throughout her career, Imogen has played at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and the Southbank Centre. She had the privilege of performing at the triennial World Harp Congress in Cardiff in 2022. Beyond live performances, she performed on the professionally released album "John Marson: A Day in the Life of…" under the label Da Vinci Classics.
As an orchestral musician, Imogen has freelanced with the London City Philharmonic, Sedos Theatre Company, and Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra. She has performed under the baton of distinguished conductors such as Daniel Harding, Peter Stark, Barry Wordsworth, and Gerry Cornelius. At Trinity Laban and Oxford University, she played with the top orchestras. Her concerto debut was with the Oxford University String Ensemble. She served as the principal harpist for the Oxford University Wind Orchestra, touring the United States and collaborating with musicians from Brown and Cornell University.
At Trinity Laban, Imogen became involved in the contemporary music scene through her participation in the Trinity Laban Contemporary Music Group and Apollo Consort. She collaborated with composer Rebecca Castello Galian on two innovative compositions for solo harp and premiered numerous ensemble works.
Imogen has several ongoing chamber music projects, including The Painted Fall duo for two voices, harp, and viola. She is also a member of the Gülseven Medar Quartet, marking her professional chamber music debut at King’s Place.
Imogen plays a 47-string Salvi Daphne pedal harp and 34-string Salvi Gaia lever harp.
"AN EXCITING PERFORMANCE FULL OF COLOUR AND DRAMA" - GABRIELLA DALL'OLIO
TEACHING
Private teaching in-person and online
Students ranging from beginner to grade 7
Pastoral and teaching assistant at National Schools Symphony Orchestra
ORCHESTRA/OPERA/MT
Freelanced with Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra, Winchester Symphony Orchestra, and London City Philharmonic
Opera with Debut Classical and New Chamber Opera
International tour with Oxford University Wind Orchestra
Apollo Consort ensemble for contemporary music
Productions of Sweeney Todd and Phantom of the Opera
EVENTS
Performed for TedX, Waterstones, and Ministry of Fun
Bespoke music for weddings and other events
SOLO AND CHAMBER
Solo recitals in Oxford and London
Concerto with Oxford University String Ensemble
The Painted Fall duo for two voices, harp, and viola
Voice and harp playing art song
Calliope Harp Trio for percussion, flute, and harp
Commissioned new contemporary solo works
Album released with DaVinci records
Imogen was absolutely brilliant on our special day. The quality was outstanding and so many people commented on how fantastic she was with a mixture of contemporary and classical music. Her performing as my now wife walked down the aisle is a memory I will cherish forever. Imogen was a consummate professional and attentive to our needs on the day. Would highly recommend her services!
Imogen was brilliant at my son’s wedding recently. She’s a very talented harpist. Everyone commented how lovely it was to have had Imogen play for us. She has a wide variety of music to choose from. Her communication from the beginning was excellent and she even asked what everyone was wearing so would dress appropriately! I recommend her highly!
Perfect! I've had many lessons with Imogen now and only have glowing things to say. Imogen is warm, thoughtful, talented, and has been adaptive in meeting my specific interests in learning harp. Each lesson feels rich and personalised.
Imogen is generous with her time and it's clear that she considers and plans our lessons in the spaces between them. I'm really grateful for the technique and theory I've learnt with her help - thank you!