Wendy Kerner
Overview
Wendy Kerner is a Juilliard graduate who performs live and virtual events. Her clients rave about her music, professionalism and how they enjoy working with her. She has performed for celebrities and royalty and has been described by The New York Times as "first rate". She has appeared at Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Museum, and on a boat circling NYC. Wendy plays for all types of events with a wide range of music: classical favorites, contemporary songs and covers, Disney, Broadway and Celtic tunes, Hebraic and other religious music, as a soloist and with flute, violin, cello, voice, in duos, trios or quartets. She also arranges for other musicians and larger ensembles.
Reviews
37 reviews
Paul O.
July 19, 2026Great experience
It was all that we expect and more. Would highly recommend.
Hired as: Harpist
Maureen B.
June 6, 2026She’s Amazing!
She was so detailed oriented and communicative about setting up the set list for our wedding. She played so beautifully, I don’t think there was a dry eye in the audience. She even went out of her way to purchase and learn a song for our wedding.
Hired as: Harpist
Rob A.
November 3, 2025Wonderful
Wendy and Darwin played beautifully, I chose music I love from there extensive list of classical and pop music. Wendy was quite easy to book and communicate with and the quality of music along with the price was a good value
Hired as: Harpist, Violinist
Arthur A.
November 2, 2025Awesome Awesome Awesome
Wendy was amazing. I wish there was a 6, 7 or Star Rating because she would be deserving of it.
I asked her if she could play a nostaglic song for us as part of her set, on short notice. She literally learned it to perfection with 2 days notice. She was early to our event and stayed late without upcharging us. Thank you again Wendy.
Hired as: Harpist
James L. W.
September 20, 2025Wonderful!
We engaged Wendy to play the harp (along with a violinist she contracted) for a memorial service for our mother). The music was pitch perfect-pun intended. Not only are the amazing musicians, but she is so wonderful to work with, could play an amazing range of music and just made the event that much more special. I would book Wendy for any and every event
Hired as: Classical Duo, Harpist
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $400
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $4,000,000 - General Liability Coverage
About
Wendy became fascinated by the magic of the harp as a young child, and at the age of seven she began playing the harp. She has won many awards for her music including the Artists International Competition (with two prize concerts in Carnegie Recital Hall)and the American Harp Society's Concert Artist Auditions - resulting in concerts across the United States. She is a Juilliard School graduate with Bachelor and Master degrees in harp performance and she loves sharing her music. She has performed for weddings, private parties, religious ceremonies, anniversaries, business functions, product demonstrations, holiday celebrations, educational programs, concerts, and more. She maintains an active harp studio teaching harp lessons to students of all ages. Her extensive experience includes regular performances throughout the tri-state area and New England, as well as throughout the country and to Europe, performing in a wide range of venues. She has performed for former First Lady Hillary Clinton, the Queen of Thailand, Johnny Mathis, the Three Irish Tenors, Leona Helmsley and has appeared at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fordham University, Saks, and the NY Botanical Gardens. Her clients have included IBM, Nivea, People's Bank, and the Glen Arbor Golf Club. Her repertoire includes favorite classical selections, well known show tunes, beautiful love songs, magical Celtic music, delightful Holiday selections and more. Whether as a soloist or in ensemble with flute, violin, cello and other instruments, her talents and personality will enchant you. She also performs regularly in an Irish group, performs with numerous orchestras, and has a CD out on the Delos label of flute and harp music entitled "Sounds of the Seine". She has a large studio of harp students, too. The New York Times called Wendy "first rate" and you will too! A recent client wrote, "What a lovely afternoon of music. Our event was a success due in part to your talent on the harp. Many guests mentioned that the music perfected the event. Thank you. I look forward to working with you again."
Services offered
Past booked events
September 2026
13
Sunday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Prospect, CT
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Pomfret Center, CT
July 2026
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Torrington, CT
June 2026
05
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
North Branford, CT
May 2026
23
Saturday
Baby Shower
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Darien, CT
April 2026
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Shrub Oak, NY
12
Sunday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Old Greenwich, CT
November 2025
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Sandy Hook, CT
October 2025
19
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
New Haven, CT
September 2025
06
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
Hamden, CT
August 2025
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Hartford, CT
October 2024
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Holden, MA
September 2024
22
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Seaford, NY
06
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 11:30am
•
Orange, NJ
December 2023
22
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Shelton, CT
July 2023
09
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Danbury, CT
May 2023
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Ridgefield, CT
07
Sunday
Personal Occasion
11:30am - 3:00pm
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Cromwell, CT
March 2023
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Greenfield, MA
06
Monday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Westport, CT
October 2022
23
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Mount Kisco, NY
June 2022
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Stratford, CT
May 2022
20
Friday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Ridgefield, CT
January 2022
15
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Tolland, CT
October 2021
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Providence, RI
July 2021
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Harwinton, CT
May 2021
09
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Washington, CT
April 2021
18
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Yonkers, NY
October 2020
10
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Jericho, NY
June 2020
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Haydenville, MA
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Haydenville, MA
May 2020
21
Thursday
Surprise
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
White Plains, NY
December 2019
16
Monday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Hartford, CT
September 2019
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Shelter Island Heights, NY
June 2019
03
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
West Hartford, CT
01
Saturday
Festival
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
New Windsor, NY
February 2019
02
Saturday
Religious Celebration
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Greenport, NY
January 2019
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Wilton, CT
December 2018
17
Monday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Hartford, CT
06
Thursday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Easton, CT
01
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:30am
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Windsor Locks, CT
June 2018
28
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
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Waterbury, CT
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Hampden, MA
08
Friday
Retirement Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thiells, NY
May 2018
19
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Seymour, CT
12
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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New Canaan, CT
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Stamford, CT
March 2018
17
Saturday
Cocktail Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Sandisfield, MA
16
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Westbrook, CT
December 2017
11
Monday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Hartford, CT
September 2017
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Fairfield, CT
August 2017
03
Thursday
Birthday (Adult)
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Rock Hill, NY
July 2017
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Greenwich, CT
December 2016
05
Monday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Hartford, CT
October 2016
15
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
West Point, NY
July 2016
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Plantsville, CT
May 2016
17
Tuesday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Stamford, CT
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 5:00pm
•
Smithtown, NY
July 2015
16
Thursday
Grand Opening
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Newtown, CT
Setup requirements
I need a hard, flat surface to play on as I must balance the harp in order to play. It needs to be shaded, and if necessary I can bring a small canopy for that purpose. I charge a small fee for that service, to cover the added set up and break down time.
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