Our love is here to stay!
Bridal Chorus: Here Comes the Bride
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Handel Harp Concerto Mvt # 1 , Andante Allegro
Canon in D, (Pachelbel's Canon)
Art Gallery Event
Edgewater Holiday Performance
Northwest Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concert
Soprano and Harp/May 19 Chamber Concert
Flute and Harp/May 19 Chamber Concert
Harp Ensemble/May 19 Concert
Ravenswood Orchestra/May 20th Debut Performance of Justin Callis Symphony #1
Beautiful Outdoor Wedding
My young students learning to play harp
Memorial Services, Gallery Events, Concerts, Weddings, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Recordings, Photo Shoots, Dining & Other:
Genres of live Music : Classical, pop, jazz, folk , Celtic, spiritual, contemporary, world music on the harp. My live music adds a special ambiance to your event that does not detract from your vision. Can accompany other instruments and voice also.
Guests can talk and mingle while I play.
Fee performance schedules:
Option(A)
Folk harp performance (Using the smaller harp in main photo)
Fee is $400.00 per event. [2 hr. max]
Option(B)
Concert Grand Harp (Using the Large Orchestral Harp)
Fee $1,300.00 per event. [2 hr. max].
(Opt. C)
Harp Lessons $75 hr.
7 reviews
Matt L.
June 30, 2019Robert was an excellent addition to our wedding. His warm presence and beautiful harp music was perfect for our Chicago rooftop setting. We received numerous compliments from our guests on his playing. Robert is a very friendly person and I would certainly recommend him. Thanks, Robert!
Hired as: Harpist
Robert Turner: Harpist for Weddings, Holidays, Ceremonies, Orchestra
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Landgrebe,
What an honor to be invited to play at your wedding ceremony. This was a beautiful union of soulmates and families. This event was well planned and provided all guests a stunning rooftop view of Chicago's Gold Coast. A posh wedding, indeed, with an eye on timeless detail. The weather made for a perfect June Wedding Day in the traditional all elegant white motif. A beautiful venue, top notch professional hotel staff as well as the meticulous planning of the bride and groom made it all a treasured event to remember. What wonderful people you are. Thank you and I wish your new family all of the best.
Sincerely,
Robert
Shanthi K.
October 2, 2018Excellent choice for us. Will do it again with Robert . He was hospitable, polite respectful and engaging, besides the talent of playing the harp of all the songs we had requested.
Hired as: Harpist
Mike F.
May 24, 2018Residents reported that they enjoyed the performance very much. Robert provided great support in setting the event up including a program and an introduction.
Hired as: Harpist, Woodwind Musician
Robert Turner: Harpist for Weddings, Holidays, Ceremonies, Orchestra
Thank you for inviting our musical harp ensemble and guest artists to perform for the residents at Lincolnwood. They were a wonderful audience and Rita was a great MC for the event. The facility and staff were top notch and very professional. Hope to perform for your residents again in the future. Sincerely, Robert Turner
Tracee S.
May 6, 2018We hired Robert Turner to play harp music for my daughter’s first birthday celebration. He was an excellent choice for our unconventional idea. My daughter’s name is Harper and we thought it would be fitting to have harp music for her birthday. Mr. Turner’s pleasant attitude and spirit was a God send for a high stressed mom trying to pull a party together. The music was beautiful and he incorporated song selections we discussed beforehand and more. In addition to playing music for ambience, we had about 10 preschool age children attend the event and Mr. Turner skillfully led them through a music lesson fitting for their age group, complete with music themed coloring sheets. He also encouraged photos with the harp, which were so sweet, and allowed the children to play the harp strings. He arrived early and stayed a little after, allowing us the opportunity to have the harp accompany us singing Happy Birthday to Harper. Mr. Turner felt like part of our family for the day. It was so special and we are thankful to have had the experience!
Hired as: Harpist
Robert Turner: Harpist for Weddings, Holidays, Ceremonies, Orchestra
Dear Tracee and Stanford Family,
Thank you for inviting me to play for this most special event. Your beautiful home was filled with a group of young party going young women who truly supported one another. It was clear that your planning efforts were greatly appreciated by them and all adults present. You exemplified and modeled the very definition of a loving mother. It was great meeting your family and interacting with them. Your daughters and young party goers were all so well behaved and open to new learning experiences. These qualities will ensure their academic and social emotionally success as they grow and develop. Thank you for your kind words, as I enjoyed playing for your family and introducing them to the harp as a musical experience to accompany your daughter Harper's First Birthday. The birthday girl was transported to her castle throne, with a grand sweet cake before her! She looked and acted like a princess, dressed in white, so gracious she was. Her court maidens and subjects all came clad in the finest gowns and suits to pay her tribute. Your detailed and thoughtful planning made this occasion a themed, fun, and educational success!
Sincerely,
Robert Turner
Kirstin K.
December 18, 2017Mr. Robert Turner is an amazing harpist and helped in making my wedding day very special. He was early and in place at the time he needed to be. He is a nice and professional person and very easy to work with. I would without a doubt recommend him to anyone who is looking for a musician to play at an event. I appreciate everything he did and cannot thank him enough.
Hired as: Harpist
Robert Turner: Harpist for Weddings, Holidays, Ceremonies, Orchestra
Kirstin and Family,
What an honor to be included in your ceremony. It was truly a blessed union . Bride and groom, both uplifted and surrounded by such loving family and friends. You truly worked diligently to make sure that all of your details were not left to chance on your wedding day. This must be a family trait, and one that has made all of the difference! This ethic will continue to guide you in both your professional and personal life accomplishments. Thank you again for your professional recommendation. Congratulations to you both! You chose a stunning setting for your reception, one which allowed your guests to explore the timeless grandeur of Chicago in the beautiful, historic Palmer House. The bride and groom were picturesque, sporting a designer wedding gown and tux. The tributes from your family and friends, all affirmations of the greatest illumination in the ceremony. The uniting of two brightly shining spirits. You are the future ! All the best.
Sincerely,
Robert Turner
Price range: $400-1200 2hour maximum
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Travel to and from the event. Set up before the event. Playing a variety of music as guests arrive. Playing during ceremony, dinner, or memorial. Special requests for particular music must be made before the event. Flexible for changes in ceremony. Can play with other musicians or a soloist but this request should be made before the event. Bride and Groom can also take photographs next to the harp if they wish.
Robert enjoys sharing the beautiful music of the harp with his audience. He often performs classical music with local orchestras. He also plays for special occasions such as weddings, dinners, memorial services, and chamber recitals when opportunities arise. Robert is also an experienced oboist and violinist who continues to play with orchestra and chamber groups. He has played for private events at many Chicagoland venues such as country clubs in addition to the Marriott, Hilton, and Sheraton Hotels. Robert is a graduate of the VanderCook College of Music where he has completed a Masters Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on orchestral performance and instruction. Robert has studied applied harp performance at VanderCook in addition to studying the harp privately for over 20 years.
The harp usually does not need amplification and can be heard in a large hall. If you would like to amplify the harp then please have the hall provide a microphone and stand near the area that I will be playing in. They should also have a mike cord long enough to reach this area. Make sure that someone will be able to turn on the PA system on the event day or that you will be able to turn it on. This is usually included with the hall rental. For best miking results then hire a professional sound system person for your event who will amplify everything.
If there are stairs involved then I may need for someone to help me carry the harp up and down outside the hall or inside the hall.
I drive a large van and will need a parking space to be reserved . Please let staff know that I come through the main entrance and not through alternate entrances. I unload the vehicle near the entrance then park the vehicle.
Sunday
Ravenswood Orchestra Fall Halloween Concert
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
Dress Rehearsal Ravenswood Orchestra
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday
Northwest Chicago Symphony Concert
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Faure Requiem Mass
All-day event
Wednesday
Requiem Rehearsal
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Musical Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Friday
Symphony Orchestra Northwest Chicago
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Recital Log Cabin Church Skokie
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday
Orchestra Ravenswood
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday
Symphony Orchestra Performance Northwest Chicago
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Elmhurst, IL
Friday
Northwest Festival Orchestra Concert,Wright College
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Ravenswood Community Orchestra Concert, Ackerman Center, St. Stan,Irving Park Road
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Chicago Lakeshore Harp Ensemble Recital
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunday
Protege Philharmonic Orchestra, Northeastern Illinois University
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Chicago, IL
Sunday
Protege Philharmonic Christmas Concert/Oboe
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday
Harp Soloist with Northwest Chicago Symphony
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:15pm
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Park Ridge, IL
There are several categories of music listed below that I am able to include in your event. I have labeled them reflective
Here are some wedding or dinner reception tunes:
Here Comes the Bride
Yesterday
Here Comes the Sun
La Vie en Rose
Amazing Grace
Fields of Gold
Unforgettable
A Time for Us
I Cant Help Falling In Love With You
Love Me Tender
Beauty and the Beast
As Time Goes By
Bach Prelude
Theme from Ice Castle
Fly Me to the Moon
Our Love Is Here To Stay
O Mio Bambino Caro
Ave Maria
The Lord's Prayer
Canon in D: Pachalbel's Canon
Youll Never Walk Alone
Some Enchanted Evening
Oh what A Beautiful Morning
La Paloma
Autumn Leaves
Clair De Lune
Meditation from Thais
Moonlight Sonata
Ode to Joy
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Someone to Watch Over Me
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Edelweiss
My Favorite Things
Bewitched
Black Orpheus(The Day In the Life of a Fool)
Musetta's Waltz from La Boheme
St. Anthony Chorale
Stranger in Paradise
Blue Danube Waltz
Emperor Waltz
Pavane (Faure)
Dance of the Blessed Spirits
Bach-Minuet
Glinka-Nocturne
La Estrellita
Brahms-Intermezzo
As the Deer
Four Seasons-Vivaldi
Christmas Carols such as Joy to the World,Christmas Time Is Here, DreamScape
Broadway Tunes such as New York New York
Other Classical, Pop, Jazz, Spiritual
Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman
Fur Elise
Arabesque 1
Claire de Lune
Girl With Flaxen Hair
Gymnopedie 1 and 2
I often include various tunes from cultures such as Ireland, Mexico, Scotland, Brazil, Asia, Middle East
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Some Orchestral Repertoire Below:
Harp Orchestral Repertoire that I have performed
• Nutcracker Suite-Tchaikovsky
• Swan Lake Suite-Tchaikovsky
• Sleeping Beauty Suite-Tchaikowsky
• Fantasy Overture Romeo Juliet-Tchaikowsky
• Isle of Dead-Rachmaninof
• Tombeau de Couperin-Ravel
• Dream Children-Elgar
• Salut de Matin-Elgar
• Ma Vlast (The Moldau)-Smetena
• Huapongo- Jose Montoya
• Canyengue- E. Barilari
• SpanishDance-De Falla
• Billy the Kid Suite-Copland
• Ave Maria-Gounod
• Ave Maria-Schubert
• Ave Maria-William Gomez
• Blumina- Mahler
• Mariettas Leid- Korngold
• Un Bel Di-Puccini
• Quando Men Vo-Puccini
• Rusalka-Song to Moon-Dvorak
• Panis Angelicus-Cesar Frank
• Sones de Mariachi- Blas
• Symphony 2 (Romantic Symphony)-Hanson
• Mahler Symphonies
• Overture Del Forza del Destino
• Mass of Children-Rutter
• Les Preludes
• Sorceror’s Apprentice-Paul Dukat
• Night on Bald Mountain-Mussorsky
• Pictures at an Exhibition-Mussorsky
• Danse Macabre-Saint Saens
• Swan of Tuonela- Sibelius
• Tales of Hoffman-Offenbach
• Pines of Rome
• Fountains of Rome
• Intermezzo Caveleria -Mascanni
• Le Arlesiene Suite-Bizet
• Voices of Spring- Strauss Jr.
• Handel Concerto
• Lehar and Strauss Waltzes
• Grieg Suite for Orchestra
• Invitation to the Dance-Weber
• Nights in the Gardens of Spain-Manuel De Falla
• American Salute- Gould
• Poem for Flute and Orchestra- Charles Griffes
• Fantasia on Greensleves- Raph Von Williams
I enjoy all types of music including Jazz, Celtic, Country, R&B,Classical, Opera, New Age, and World Music.
Broadway musicals, American jazz, south american, eastern music.
Microphone. microphone stand, mike cable and PA system access(If amplification is requested)
Harpist