- Stony Brook, NY
- String Quartet
- $375-$4000
John J. said
“We are so grateful for the beautiful pieces performed during the ceremony. They were punctual, professional and extremely talented.
Thank you! ”
Overview
Candace's 20 plus years of experience allows for ease and accommodation your planning. Her diverse selection of music allows her to fit nicely into any event and be a confident guide in music selections for any event.
Additional samples available on the website.
Reviews
1 review
Veda B.
January 20, 2026Excellent Performance
Our organization secured Candace’s services to play the harp, and she exceeded our expectations from start to finish. She provided excellent customer service prior to the event, arrived early to prepare, and delivered a highly professional and skilled performance for our Advisory Board. We received many compliments from our invited guests regarding her music and overall presence. We would absolutely secure her services again in the future and highly recommend her.
Hired as: Harpist
Booking information
Price range: $500-$5000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 1000 minutes
What to expect
I'm a seasoned harpist in the Philadelphia and tri-state area. My aim is to be heard and subtly seen. My energy and professionalism make me very easy to work with. Even, though I have a vast song list, special request are welcome.
About
Seasoned harpist Candace Lark has performed for hundreds of events. She's shared the stage with many orchestras, Lansdown Symphony, Mainline Symphony, and the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra to state a few. She is a repeat performer at many of Philadelphia's top performance venues like The Academy Of Music, The Kimmel Center, and the Wilma Theater. She is a sought-after harpist in the tri-state area performing regularly with various ensembles, and collaborating on special projects.
Her tendency to shy away from mainstream harp repertoire has led her to be the harpist for two very unique groups. Thee Illharmonic Hip-Hop Orchestra, and The Divine Hand Ensemble. The Illharmonic combines the raw energy and passion of Hip-Hop with the beautiful, sweeping melodies of live orchestra. The Divine Hand Ensemble has been described as “hypnotic, breathtaking, and mesmerizing, an amalgamation of magic, science, and music”, the ensemble is the world’s only theremin-fronted band.
Candace frequently performs at:
Union League Philadelphia - Pa
The Rockwood Carriage House - De
Fairmount Park Philadelphia - Pa
Double Tree Hotel Philadelphia - Pa
Philadelphia Convention Center - Pa
Rittenhouse Hotel - Pa
Morris Arboretum Philadelphia - Pa
Hotel DuPont - De
The Please Touch Museum - Pa
Presidential Caterers - Pa
Hyatte Philadelphia Penn's landing - Pa
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts- Pa
and more.
Candace's style of performing has been said to be "enthralling", "deep", "passionate", and "enriching". "Candace's enjoyment of the harp truly shines through". She is a powerful harpist that also respects the gentleness of the harp. Her balance of melody and the beautiful undertones of music lure any listener.
Additional booking notes
Candace will not perform in impending rain, strong wind or temperatures less than 65 degrees. Candace must be notified at least thirty (30) minutes before scheduled event, plus travel time if a “rain plan” is in effect. Should Candace be required to stop performing as a result of weather, client will be responsible for the full performance fee agreed upon this contract
Services offered
Past booked events
January 2026
09
Friday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
February 2025
07
Friday
Private Event
All-day event
July 2018
06
Friday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
May 2018
19
Saturday
Concert at Kimmel Center
8:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2018
21
Saturday
Baby Shower
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
21
Saturday
Bridal Shower at Joseph Ambler Inn
12:00pm - 2:00pm
March 2018
24
Saturday
Concert at Kimmel Center
6:00pm - 8:00pm
10
Saturday
Concert at Kimmel Center
4:00pm - 6:00pm
February 2017
03
Friday
Black History Concert
8:00pm - 9:30pm
December 2016
24
Saturday
Christmas Eve Concert
4:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2016
30
Saturday
Wedding at Riverdale Manor
4:00pm - 6:00pm
02
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
02
Saturday
Church Dedication
10:00am - 12:00pm
March 2016
27
Sunday
Easter Services at Trinity Lutheran
9:00am - 12:00pm
19
Saturday
Grand Opening
6:00pm - 8:00pm
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
June 2014
27
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
Set list
Hello - ADELE
Someone Like You - ADELE
Make You Feel My Love - ADELE
Autumn Leaves - MERCER, PREVERT, & KOSMO
Bella Notte (This is The Night) - LEE & BURKE
Don't Cry For Me Argentina - ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Clocks - COLDPLAY
Imagine- JOHN LENNON
Piano Man - BILLY JOEL
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rustica - PIETRO MASCAGNI
Loch Lomond - TRADITIONAL
Londonderry Air- TRADITIONAL
The Prayer - SAGER & FOSTER
The Way You Look Tonight - FIELDS & KERNS
City of Stars - LA LA LAND
A Thousand Years - CHRISTINA PERRI
The Rose - AMANDA MCBROOM
Dreaming of You - RECORDED BY SELENA
The Way You Look Tonight- DOROTHY FIELDS
Ribbon in the sky - STEVIE WONDER
Have You Ever Really Loved a Women - BRYAN ADAMS
Shes Got Away - BILLY JOEL
Late for the Date - LA LA LAND
Pure Imagination - LESLIE BRICUSSE
Habanera from Carmen - GEORGE BIZET
Simple Gifts - JOSEPH BRACKETT
Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin) - WAGNER
The Wind Beneath My Wings - HENLEY & SILBAR
Happy Birthday To You
Wedding March (from a Midsummer Nights Dream) - MENDELSSOHN
River Flows in You - YIRUMA
God Gave Me You - DAVE BARNES
H. O. L. Y. - BUSEE, CYPHERT & LARSEN
All You Need Is Love - LENNON & MCCARTNEY
No Surprises - RADIO HEAD
Can't Help Falling in Love -GEORGE DAVID WEISS
All of Me - JOHN LEGEND
Falling Slowly - HANSARD & IRGLOVA
Grow Old With Me - JOHN LENNON
Hallelujah - JEFF BUCKLEY
Sonate (KV 331) - W. A. MOZART
Pachelbel's Canon - JOHANN PACHELBEL
Over The Rainbow - ARLEN & BAKER
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire - J. S. BACH
Ode to Joy - MICHAEL SCOTT
Plaisir d'Amour - GIOVANNI MARTINI
Meditation from "Thais" - JULES MASSENET
Moon River - HENRY MANCINI
Gymnopedie No. 1 - ERIC SATIE
The Lord's Prayer - ALBERTH MALOTTE
Endless Time - TOM BARABAS
Pavane - PAUL WACHS
Dance of the Blessed Spirits - C. W. GLUCK
Sonatina I - DUSIK
Prelude - J. S. BACH
Traumerei - ROBERT SCHUMAN
New World Symphony - ANTON DVORAK
Pie Jesu - ANDREW LOYD WEBBER
Sonatina in F Major - DUSSEK
Air Water Music Suite - G. F. HANDEL
O Sole Mio - EDUARDO DI CAPUA
Someday - MENKEN & SCHWARTZ
When You Wish Upon A Star - WASHINGTON & HARLINE
Isn't it Romantic - RODGERS & HART
Edelweiss - RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN II
Wedding March - MENDELSSOHN
The Lords My Shepherd - DANIEL BURTON
Praise, My soul, the King of Heaven - GOSS & BURTON
Little David, Play on your Harp (duo) - PHILIP KERN
Concerto in E major - ANTONIO VIVALDI
Quatre Preludes - TOURNIER
Ave Maria - FRANZ SHUBERT
Ave Maria - BACH GONOUD
Nettleton (Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing) - JOHN WYETH
Rhosymedre - JOHN EDWARDS
Diadem - JAMES ELLOR
Be Thou My Vision - IRISH TUNE
St. Columba Variations - IRISH TUNE
Amazing Grace
Angel of Music - ANDREW LLOYD WEBER
Think of Me - ANDREW LLOYD WEBER
The Music of the Night - ANDREW LLOYD WEBER
All I Ask of You - ANDREW LLOYD WEBER
Memory - ANDREW LLOYD WEBER
Swan Dance (Jazz) - KEVIN OLSON
Senorita Elisa - KEVIN OLSON
Celestial Celebration - C. LARK
And much more!
Setup requirements
Convenient parking
temperatures no lower then 65 degrees
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