- San Francisco, CA
- Harpist
- $500 – $2,000 per event
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Mary Mei, Harpist for Events
Overview
Professional Harpist, Pianist /Keyboard, Zither Guzheng performance in San Jose San Francisco Bay Area for ALL occasions!
Mary Mei is one of the world's leading young harpists pianists. A critic from the World Journal News calls her "a master of the heavenly angel instrument."
Ms Mei holds a Masters Degree of Music, Manhattan Music School. She was awarded The San Francisco Bay Area #1 Best Music performer for live music entertainment piano harp guzheng duo trio violin cello singer for special event.
Music genres: Classical,Romantic,Popular, Hollywood cinematic,Disney,Relax meditation,Church Religious,Wedding ceremony,reception,contemporary,world Asian background music.
Reviews
4 reviews
Danielle F.
August 31, 2026Played beautifully
Mary did a beautiful job and her performance was a lovely addition to the event. One important note for future events is that she arrived without additional assistance for setup and required help from other on-site vendor teams to move her approximately 150 lb. instrument. For smoother event logistics, I would recommend confirming in advance that appropriate assistance is arranged for transporting and setting up the instrument so other vendors can remain focused on their own responsibilities.
Hired as: Harpist
Mary Mei, Harpist for Events
Thank you so much, Danielle! I’m thrilled you enjoyed my performance and found it beautiful and impressive!
For most venues, setup wouldn’t be an issue at all. However, because the unique access conditions at this location weren’t communicated in advance, moving the 150-pound harp was quite an adventure!
Thank you so much for your understanding, and I look forward to working with you again.
Sharon H.
August 13, 2026Beautiful Harp
Mary played for our wedding, and it really brought a high level of class to the event. We had a nice venue and beautiful flowers, but hearing the harp play just took it to another level. Her playing was flawless and expressive, and I really can't say enough about how much it added to the atmosphere. Mary is extremely talented, and very professional. I recommend her highly.
Hired as: Harpist
Jake E.
August 12, 2026Wonderful Harp
Her harp was outstanding and was well choreographed. Her services really brought my wedding together and were the highlight of the wedding.
My bride and I both enjoyed her harp and will definitely book her again for our other outings.
Hired as: Harpist
Patti U.
January 29, 2025Professional and Prompt Communicator with Impressive Skills
I recently reached out to Mary for a harpist performance, and I was very impressed by her credentials. Mary responded to my request in search of a harpist to perform with my orchestra and was professional and prompt in her communication. From the moment she replied, it was clear she was not only highly skilled but also passionate about her craft. I’m confident her talent would elevate any event or project she’s part of.
Hired as: Harpist
Mary Mei, Harpist for Events
Thank you Patti! I will continue to strive my best for a high performance . Your satisfaction is my greatest priority!
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $400
Languages: Chinese, English
What to expect
Angel Piano & Harp Music Center can provide a unique and beautiful musical program for your wedding. We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area, and we can provide talented musicians for a broad range of instruments. We are also happy to assist you in planning the music for your wedding.
Instruments
Every wedding is different, and for this reason we offer a wide variety of music and instruments. We can arrange musical performances by gifted musicians for many instruments, such as the following:
Harp
Piano
Flute
Cello
Viola
Violin
Angel Piano & Harp Music Center can meet all the musical needs of your next event. Whether you are looking for a soloist to perform music of your choosing, need help in selecting a musical program, or want to organize a larger performance, we do it all!
Occasions
Any gathering of friends, family, or business associates is enhanced by beautiful, live music. We arrange performances for any such occasion, including the following:
Parties/Celebrations
Holiday Events
Private Parties
Corporate Functions
Background Music
Christmas Performances
Religious Services
Concerts
Instruments
Different types of events call for different styles of music, and, therefore, different instruments. We can arrange musical performances by gifted musicians for a wide variety of instruments, such as the following:
Harp
Piano
Flute
Violin
Cello
Viola
Guitar
Saxophone
Trumpet
Soprano Vocalist
Baritone Vocalist
Satisfied Clients
We have arranged performances for some of the Bay Area's largest companies. Here are a few of our corporate clients:
Bank of America
S.F. Opera House
Cathy Pacific Airlines
Wells Fargo Bank
S.F. Ritz Carlton
SFMOMA
Hewlett Packard
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About
Mary Angelina Mei is considered one of the world's leading young harpists and pianists. Ms. Mei is an extraordinary performer and an excellent lecturer. A critic from the World Journal News calls her "a master of the heavenly angel instrument."
Education:
Masters Degree of Music, Manhattan School of Music
Awards:
Los Angeles Philharmonic Fellowship Competition, First Prize
Elizabeth Hobin National Harp Competition, First Prize
American Harp Society Valerie Finzi Award
American Harp Society Golkin Award
Greater Trenton Symphony Competition, First Prize
Hennessy Performing Arts Award
Memberships:
World Harp Congress
American Harp Society
Notable Concert Appearances:
World Harp Congress Concert (Paris)
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Carnegie Concert Hall
Barbican Centre (London)
American Harp Festival (Seattle)
Cite de la Musique (Paris)
Art Centre (Warwick)
Concertgebouw (Amsterdam)
Konzerthaus (Vienna)
Concert Hall (Sapporo)
Sumida Triphony Hall (Tokyo)
International Music Festival (Venezuela)
Notable Orchestra Performances:
New World Symphony
American Symphony Orchestra
"The Fantastic" Musical
Pacific Music Festival
Di Capo Opera Orchestra
Notable Artistic Collaborators:
Michael Tilson Thomas
David Sanborn
Michael Kamen
Kurt Masur
Honors:
"International Musicians Who's Who Encyclopedia"
National Dean's List Award, (phone number hidden)4
Full Merit Scholarship Award, Manhattan School of Music
CD Recordings:
"Discovering Music"
"Harmony in Peace"
"Mahler Symphony #3"
"Albert Herring Opera"
Specialties:
Harp, Piano, Chinese Zither
Praise for Ms. Mei:
"I realized when I heard Ms. Mei that I was in the presence of a master. She is a truly remarkable, world-class musician, and is among the top harpists in the world."
- Lou Anne Neill, Principal Harpist, Los Angeles Philharmonic
"These hard-earned accomplishments rightfully put Ms. Mei in the category and league of the greatest musicians in the 21th century. She has my highest recommendations."
- Christoph Eschenbach, Music Director, Houston Symphony
Additional booking notes
Selecting a musical program for a wedding can be a time-consuming task. We present here some suggestions for each part of the ceremony, to help you when beginning the process of planning a musical program. We can also assist you in developing a program tailored especially for your wedding. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Preludes:
Bach, "Arioso"
Massenet, "Thais Meditation"
Debussy, "Claire de Lune"
Respighi, "Ancient Airs and Dances"
"There is Love" ("Wedding Song")
Vivaldi, selections from the "Four Seasons"
Roto, "Romeo and Juliet"
"Somewhere in Time"
Theme from Titanic ("My Heart Will Go On")
Mothers:
Bach, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
Bach, "Arioso"
Sammartini, "Allegro"
Bach, "Andante"
Bridesmaids Processionals:
Pachelbel, "Canon in D"
Handel, "Air" from "Water Music"
Bach, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"
Leonardo De Vinci, "Aria"
Purcell, "Ground in F"
Handel, "March from the Occasional Oratorio"
Campra, "Rigaudon"
Bridal Marches:
Wagner, "Bridal March"
Purcell, "Trumpet Voluntary"
Purcell/Clark, "Trumpet Tune"
Leonardo De Vinci, "Aria"
During the Service:
Schubert or Bach/Gounod, "Ave Maria"
Mallotte, "Lord's Prayer"
"Gift of Love"
"Panis Angelicus"
"Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this Place"
Enya, "Water Mark"
Satie, "Gymnopedie"
"Celtic Alleluia"
(All Alleluias and Responsorials can be played)
Reccessionals and Postludes:
Mendelssohn, "Wedding Recessional"
Bochsa, "Napoliane March"
Handel, "Allegro Maestoso" or "Hornpipe"
Purcell, "Trumpet Tune"
Beethoven, "Ode to Joy"
Tambourin - Daquin
Receptions (Classical choices):
A mixture of periods with a more upbeat tempo
Receptions (Pop choices):
Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, Anthony Lloyd Weber, etc.
"Some Enchanted Evening"
"S'Wonderful"
"Our Love is Here to Stay"
"Time in a Bottle"
"I Get a Kick Out of You"
"Romeo and Juliet"
"All I Ask of You"
"A Whole New World"
Theme from Titanic ("My Heart Will Go On")
Past booked events
August 2026
25
Tuesday
Wedding Engagement
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Aptos, CA
Set list
We are often asked for a list of songs from which our clients can draw musical selections. We present such a menu here, divided into sections for classical and popular music. Please note that these lists are far from exhaustive, and feel free to contact us if you would like to request other pieces.
Classical Pieces
These are some of our most frequently requested classical selections.
Title Composer
Air On G String Bach
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring Bach
Prelude No.1 Bach
Ave Maria Gounod
Variations On A Theme Mozart
Romance from "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" Mozart
Esquisse / Angelus Renie
Serenade Melancolique Hasselmans
La Source Hasselmans
Nocturne Glinka
Pour Raphaele Serge Lancer
Romance Without Words Godefroid
Estrelita Ponce
Recuerdos de la Alhambra Tarrega
Romance de Amor Spanish Tune
Theme from "Concerto de Aranjuez" Rodrigo
Dance No. 2 ( Oriental ) Granados
Humoresque Dvorak
The Merry Widow Waltz F. Lehar
Thais Meditation J. Massenet
Canon In D Pachelbel
On Wings Of Song Mendelssohn
Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Mendelssohn
Bridal Chorus Wagner
Theme from "Swan Lake" Tchaikovsky
The Swan Saint-Saens
So Deep Is The Night Chopin
Nocturne Chopin
Serenade Schubert
Ave Maria Schubert
Fur Elise Beethoven
Romance Beethoven
Menuet Bizet
Traumerei Schumann
La Paloma De Yradier
Waltz Brahms
Popular Music
We can perform a wide range of popular music, of which this is only a sample.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z
A
A Dream Is A Wish Your Hear Makes A Foggy Day
A Man And A Woman A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
A Time For Us A Whiter Shade Of Pale
A Whole New World A World Of Our Own
Ain't Misbehavin' Alfie
All I Ask Of You All I have To Do Is Dream
Always Amor
And I Love You So Annie's Song
Anywhere The Heart Goes Around The World
As Time Goes By Aubrey
Autumn Leaves Ave Maria (You By My Side)
B
Ballad Pour Adeline Beauty And The Beast
Because I Love You Bell Notte (This Is The Night)
Ben Besame Mucho
Bewitched Bidin' My Time
Blue Moon Blueberry Hill
Body And Soul Breakfast At Tiffany's
Bridge Over Troubled Water But Not For Me
C
Calcutta Call Me
Can You Feel The Love Tonight Can't Smile Without You
Candle On The Water Cavatina
Chances Are Charade
Clap Yo' Hands Climb Every Mountain
Close To You Colors Of The Wind
Come Back To Sorrento Come Rain or Come Shine
Comedy Tonight Cry Me A River
D
Darling Lili David Of The White Rock
Days Of Wine And Roses Dear Heart
Dindi Do You Know ("Theme from Mahogany")
Do, Do, Do Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Don't Know Much
Dream A Little Dream
E
Ebb Tide Edelweiss
Elizabethan Serenade Embraceable You
Endless Love Eternal Flame
Ev'rybody Is Somebody's Fool Evergreen
Everybody Loves Somebody Everything I Do I Do It For You
Exodus
F
Fairy Tale Falling In Love
Fascinating Rhythm Fascination
Feelings First Of May
Fly Me To The Moon Follow Me
For All We Know For Baby
For Now For Always For The Good Times
G
Greatest Love Of All Greensleeves
H
Half as Lovely Hawaiian Wedding Song
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother He'll Have To Go
Heal The World Hello
Here, There And Everywhere Hey Jude
House Of The Rising Sun Hymne A L'amour
I
I Believe I Bring You A Song
I Don't Know How To Love Him I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Got Rhythm I Just Called To Say I Love You
I Need To Be In Love I Still Get Jealous
I Whistle A Happy Tune I Will Wait For You
I left My Heart In San Francisco I'll Be There
I'll Have To Say I Love You I'll Remember April
I'll Wait For You I'm In The Mood For Love
I'm Sorry I've Got A Crush On You
If If I Never Know You
If We Hold On Together Island In The Sun
It Had To Be You It Might Be You
It's Been A Long, Long Time It's Now Or Never
It's Only A Paper Moon
J
Just The Way We Are
K
Killing Me Softly With His Song
L
La Chanson D'orphee Lavender Blue
Leader Of The Band Let Me Entertain You
Let's Call The Whole Thing Off! Life In A Looking Glass
Long Ago (And Far Away) Look To The Rainbow
Love Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing
Love Is Blue Love Is Here To Stay
Love Makes The World Go 'Round Love Me Tender
Love Me With All Your Heart Love Solo
Love Story Lullaby Of Birdland
M
Make Someone Happy Manhattan
Maria Elena Meditation
Memory Michelle
Micol's Theme Misty
Mona Lisa Moon River
Moonglow More
Morning Has Broken Mother Of Mine
Mr. Lonely Mr. Lucky
My Cup Runneth Over My Favourite Things
My Funny Valentine My Heart Will Go On
My Sweet Lady My Way
N
Nadia's Theme Night And Day
Nobody's Child Nothing's Gonna Change My Love
Now And Forever
O
Oh Danny Boy Oh, Lady Be Good!
Old Cape Cod One
Only You Our Language Of Love
Over The Rainbow
P
Perhaps Love Plaisir d'Amour
Prima Donna
Q
Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
R
Reach Red Roses for A Blue Lady
Rhythm Of The Rain River Lullaby
S
Sailing Santa Lucia
Satin Doll Save The Best For Last
Saving All My Love For You Scarborough Fair
Sealed With A Kiss Secret Love
She Sing
Sleepy Shores Smile
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes So This Is Love (Cinderella Waltz)
Someone To Watch Over Me Sometimes When We Touch
Somewhere Somewhere In Time
Somewhere My Love Somewhere Out There
Song From 10 (It's Easy To Say) Soon I'ts Gonna Rain
Spanish Eyes Speak Softly Love
Standing On The Corner Stranger In Paradise
Strangers In The Night Streets Of London
Suddenly Summertime
Sunrise, Sunset Superstar
Sweet Lorraine 'S Wonderful
T
Tea For Two Tears In Heaven
Tennessee Waltz That's All
The Ashgrove The Christmas Song
The Days Of Wine And Roses The End Of The World
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face The Green Green Grass Of Home
The Green Leaves Of Summer The Hawaiian Wedding Song
The Inspector Clouseau Theme The Last Time I saw Paris
The Music Of The Night The Prayer
The Rainbow Connection The Rose
The Sound Of Music The Sound Of Silence
The Sweetheart Tree The Way We Were
The Way You Look Tonight The Wind Beneath My Wings
The Windmills Of Your Mind Theme From 'Ice Castles'
Theme From 'St. Elmo's Fire' There's A Kind Of Hush
These Are The Best Times Think Of Me
This Girl Has Turned Into A Woman This Masquerade
Those Were The Days Three Coins in the Fountain
Through The Eyes Of Love Through The Years
Tie A Yellow Ribbon Till
Till There Was You Time After Time
Time To Say Good bye To Love Again
Today Tonight I Celebrate My Love
Top Of The World Torn Between Two Lovers
Try To Remember 13 Jours En France
U
Unchained Melody Unforgettable
Until It's Time For You To Go Up Where We Belong
V
Valentine Vera's Theme
Vincent
W
Watch What Happens We Are The World
We're All Alone What A Wonderful World
What I Did For Love When A Child Is Born
When I Fall In Love When I Need You
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling When You Believe
When You Wish Upon A Star Where Do I Begin?
Whistling Away The Dark Who Can I Turn To
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again With One Look
Wonderful! Wonderful!
X-Z
Yellow Days Yesterday
Yesterday Once More You Light Up My Life
You Needed Me You'll be In My Heart
You're Gonna Hear From Me You're My Everything
You've Got A Friend (You've Got) The Magic Touch
Setup requirements
Concert grand harp
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