Chiara Solar Harpist
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- Harpist
- 62 Verified Bookings
Debra S. said “Chiara chose the perfect music for our Mother’s celebration of life. We asked for “happier” music versus sad. She came through professionally in several…”
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I'm Liz, a professionally trained harpist, and I would be honored to provide beautiful harp music for your event. While I'm classically trained, I love playing other styles of music on the harp and adding some energy with rhythmic elements by either tapping on the soundboard of the harp or using my loop pedal to add some beats! Here are some popular songs that I like to play for wedding ceremonies and background music:
-Marry You
-Pachelbel's Canon
-A Thousand Years
-All of Me
-Moon River
-You Are the Best Thing
-Fly Me to The Moon
-A Sky Full of Stars
-Lullaby of Birdland
-Stand by Me
Please contact me if you're at all interested in my services!
Best wishes for planning your event,
Liz
Liz played my baby shower and it could not have been more wonderful! She was very communicative before the shower and so lovely. I requested upbeat pop music and she did a great job. My guests were so impressed! Her setup was also very professional and blended in well with my decor. I hope I get a chance to hire her again!
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
Thank you so much! Everything was so beautiful 🖤
Best of luck to you and your family!
Elisabeth did a great job, from beginning to end. She worked with us using a standard process to select the music and verify that the venue would provide the necessary infrastructure. She arrived early, looking elegant, and played beautifully. I can recommend Elisabeth unequivocally.
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
Thank you so much for the review! I wish you and your family the best moving forward.
I hired Elisabeth to play as a string duo during my wedding ceremony in the St. Francis chapel at the Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside, Ca. From the moment I booked her to the time she played her last song, she was absolutely wonderful. Elisabeth was a pleasure to work with leading up to the big day. She wanted to ensure that every desire we had for the musical selections we wanted to be played was executed by her. Days before the wedding I took a shot in the dark and asked Elisabeth to also play during cocktail hour, to which she happily obliged and sent me a list of songs that she thought our guests would enjoy. Elisabeth played her beautiful harp alongside a violinist during my wedding ceremony, and she was amaaaaazing!! She arrived early enough to set up so that my guests could hear her play as they entered the chapel. Every song was played perfectly. My wife and I were very pleased with her professionalism and musical ability. Elisabeth is a must hire!!!
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
Thank you so much Marco! It was an honor to play for such a beautiful couple in such a beautiful venue :) Congratulations!!
I booked Elisabeth for my sisters wedding and she recommended to come with a cellist and they did amazing job very professionals they showed up on time and did an amazing job . loved they performance highly recommended .
Elisabeth was truly a pleasure to work with!
She provided such lovely music for my party!
I give her 100 stars.
I don’t know where to even begin, by how blown away I am by Elisabeth. She is such a talented kind soul, who is Dedicated to her craft and makes everything easy & as special as possible. Elizabeth, was open to every song request I had and was more than eager to learn new music to make my wedding day one of a kind for me and my husband. Throughout my whole experience working with Elisabeth, she made sure to be very thorough about my vision by sending me videos of her playing what I had in mind and making sure to truly bring that too life on my wedding day. Booking with her was one of the best decision that I have ever made and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a harpist that provides Elegance and Is willing to go above and beyond to create the right ambience and vision for anyones special day or event. Thank you Elisabeth, for memories to last me a lifetime.
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
Hi Sharony,
Thank you so much for this amazing review- I loved getting to work with you and help make your day exactly what you wanted! It was such a gorgeous ceremony and hearing you and Billy say your vows definitely made me tear up a bit- you are a beautiful couple, inside and out! So happy for you and so honored to have been a part of such an important day <3
Liz was phenomenal playing a variety of popular and classical music for our Mother’s Day party. She made it special by playing my parents’ favorite songs and was very professional throughout the whole planning process! Thank you so much Liz :)
I contacted Elisabeth to perform at my father's 90th backyard birthday party after hearing her expressive playing online. My father and our cohort are all classical music fans and I requested only classical music. Elisabeth programmed 3 sets of wide ranging repertoire beautifully. Her friendly professionalism charmed and impressed my father, and her exquisite performances wowed everyone who heard her.
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
Thank you so much Marc! It was lovely to meet you and your family- congrats again to your father on his 90th!
Elisabeth was a wonderful harpist for my wife's birthday surprise. She was on time, flexible, and played some beautiful classical pieces, including some of our Bach favorites. Overall, she delivered on a magical morning, and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
Thank you so much Ian! I loved getting to pull out some old Bach pieces I know and help set the mood for a beautiful birthday morning for your wife :)
Elisabeth was wonderful to work with. She was prompt, responsive, and incredibly talented. She is a very versatile performer and brings all her equipment.Will definitely hire her again!
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
Thank you so much for having me- it was lovely to play for appreciative listeners in a beautiful facility!
Elisabeth recently played at a final memorial that I organized and she was wonderful. A true professional and very talented. We were so happy that we booked Elisabeth.
Response from Elisabeth Zosseder:
I was so honored to be a part of your mother’s memorial. Best wishes to you and your family!
All the guests loved it.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, German
I’m a freelance harpist servicing Los Angeles and Orange Counties and would love to help make your event special! While my background is classical training, I’m also able to offer popular songs, as well as repertoire from other genres such as Celtic and jazz. I can accommodate a certain number of requests and love the challenge of making interesting arrangements, especially for those special moments during wedding or memorial services. I show up early, bring all my own equipment, dress professionally, and love getting to do what I do- sharing my passion for music with others. I’m also able to offer chamber music combinations with instruments such as violin, flute, cello, voice, and even harp duet! For most events, I like to connect first, find out what kind of repertoire you may be interested in. Especially for weddings, I offer a consultation to help clients choose pieces and discover how I can help create the event of their dreams. Please contact me for more details regarding pricing and availability. I’m more than happy to answer any questions you may have about me!
Born in the Bay Area, Elisabeth Zosseder graduated with her Bachelor of Music in harp performance from the Colburn School Conservatory of Music and Master of Music in harp performance from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she studied with JoAnn Turovsky. She has performed professionally with the Berlin Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the Ebéne Quartet, as well as artists such as mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, Plácido Domingo, Sir Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel, James Conlon, and Esa-Pekka Salonen, to name a few. She has also appeared with popular artists such as Randy Newman, Daniel Emmet, and Gloria Trevi. Ms. Zosseder recently returned from two years of studying in Germany with Berlin Philharmonic principal harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet, receiving her second Master of Music specializing in orchestral harp performance from the Universität der Künste Berlin.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Elisabeth enjoys West Coast Swing dancing, hiking, spending time at the beach, cooking vegan dishes and desserts, and studying plant- based nutrition.
I’m able to bring my own speaker or connect to an amplification system with the pick up inside my instrument.
Because of the nature of my instrument, I do require a flat service to play on, shade should it be extremely hot and sunny, or an indoor move should it be rain during an outdoor event. Please keep in mind that the harp is a huge, awkward instrument that can only be moved on a dolly, so nearby parking/unloading is necessary, as well as avoiding steps whenever necessary and my instrument maybe not fit through extremely narrow passageways/tight quarters.
June 11, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Baby Shower |
April 27, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 17, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
November 14, 2021 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 30, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
April 18, 2021 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Birthday Party |
July 28, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
October 27, 2015 | Launch Party |
August 08, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
Elisabeth’s Song List:
Cocktail Hour/Dinner
Here are some examples of popular songs I like to mix up for background music!
-At Last (Gorden/Warren)
-Tango, Seguidilla, and Rumba (from Salzedo's Suite of 8 Dances)
-Just the Two of Us (Washington/Withers)
-My Way (Revaux/Francois)
-Embraceable You (Gershwin/Mills)
-Fly me to the Moon (Bart Howard)
-All The Things You Are (Hammerstein II/Kern)
-Moondance (Van Morrison)
-Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton)
-Moon River (Mancini/Mercer)
-Viva la Vida (Coldplay)
-Summertime (Gershwin)
-Crazy Love (Van Morrison)
-Paradise (Coldplay)
-Let's Stay Together (Mitchell/Green)
-Moonglow (Hudson/DeLange/Mills)
-Sweet Child of Mine (Guns n Roses)
-Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John)
-They Can't Take That Away From Me (Gershwin)
-Stairway to Heaven (Page/Plant)
-What A Wonderful World (Weiss/Thiele)
-It Had To Be You (Kahn/Jones)
-Till There Was You (Meredith Wilson)
-Misty (Garner)
-Your Song (Elton John/Taupin)
-Titanic Medley (Horner)
-Love is Here to Stay (Gershwin)
-La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf)
-Lullaby of Birdland (Shearing)
-Unchained Melody (North)
-Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison)
-The Way You Look Tonight (Kern)
-Here Comes the Sun (the Beatles)
-Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (Frankie Valli)
And many more!
Weddings
These are the most popular songs I play for wedding ceremonies. I also try my best to accommodate any and all special requests!
Mothers/Bridal Party Processional (segue into bride's song):
Classical:
-Canon in D (Pachelbel)
-Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
-Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell)
-Romance from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)
-Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)
-The Swan (Saint- Saens)
-The Nightingale (Henson- Conant)
Popular:
-Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
-Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)
-A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
-Hallelujah (Rufus Wainwright)
-All of Me (John Legend)
Bride's Processional:
Classical:
-Canon in D (Pachelbel) -great for any length processional
-The Nightingale (Henson- Conant)- great for any length processional
-Bridal March from Lohengrin (Wagner)- great for shorter processional
-The Swan (Saint- Saens)
-Processional (Rollo-Woods; McDonald)- great for any length processional
Popular:
-Perfect (Ed Sheeran)- great for longer processional
-A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)- great for longer processional
-Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)- great for longer processional
-Say You Won't Let Go (James Arthur)
-Heartbeats (Jose Gonzalez)
-Tale as Old as Time- Beauty and the Beast (Alan Menken)- great for longer processional
(Optional) Mid- ceremony (unity candle, signing of the certificate, etc.)- often a song of special significance (i.e. Married Life- theme from Up, The Swan, The Nightingale, Once Upon a December- from Anastacia)
Recessional (newly married couple is pronounced and walks down the aisle):
Classical:
-Bridal Chorus (Mendelssohn)
-Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell)
-Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
-Hornpipe from Water Music (Handel)
-Concerto for Harp I. Andante allegro (Handel)
Popular:
-Marry You (Bruno Mars)
-You Are the Best Thing (Ray LaMontagne)
-Stand by Me (Ben E. King)
-All You Need is Love (the Beatles)
-This will be an Everlasting Love (Natalie Cole)
-Love on Top (Beyonce)
-I Choose You (Sara Bareilles)
-Happy (Pharrell Williams)
Postlude (as guests exit or to transition to bridal party photos or cocktail hour):
Classical:
-Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
-Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell)
-Tango, Seguidilla, or Rumba (Salzedo)
Popular:
-Beautiful Day (U2)
-Happy (Pharrell Williams)
any song from "Recessional" examples
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