Harpist Moira Nelson
is an accomplished and versatile artist who performs a wide variety of music including original, traditional, classical and Celtic selections.
Moira’s busy schedule includes concert and studio work in addition to private and corporate functions, festivals & fairs. Recently, Moira released her third CD, “Echoes of Another Time”, a colaboration with Elena Jubinville. Her second CD, “After the Fall”, with Elena Jubinville, Kathryn Moses and Rick Lazar was released in 2001. Moira’s first album, “Time Calls My Name”, features many of her own compositions and has received excellent reviews. Selections from all three albums have received international airplay. Moira’s harp composition “Moonfyre”, appears on a compilation CD released in Italy by “Keltica”.
Add a note of joy to your celebration with the imaginative and unique music of Moira Nelson:
Harpist, Vocalist, Pianist, Soloist and Ensemble Performer.
Video Samples:
Harp & Voice: Jock O’ Hazeldean – Scottish Traditional
Audio Samples:
Through The Looking Glass
Moonfyre
My Johnny Was A shoemaker
Bio:
Born in London, England, Moira moved to Toronto as a child and began her musical education with piano lessons at the Royal Conservatory of Music. By the age of twelve she had passed her Grade 10 piano examination and was performing her own compositions at concerts and recitals. Her studies broadened to include harmony, composition, voice and classical guitar.
Still in high school, Moira made her professional debut as a pianist with a jazz quartet. A chance encounter during a vacation in England led to extensive appearances in and around London where she worked as a soloist, playing guitar and singing Celtic and traditional music along with her own original songs.
Later, Moira began playing the harp, an instrument she had always dreamed of mastering. She now plays a a 36-string “Enchantress” lever harp, which was custom designed and built for her by “MLC Design”.
Reviews:
“This was a most impressive concert with many beautiful original compositions and great performances from all those involved. I felt drawn by the music into another time and place.”
Lisa Giordano from a review of Moira Nelson in concert published in “Harp Notes Ontario.”
“Thank you very much for the gift of your wonderful music. Your performance was superb and greatly enjoyed by all our guests.”
Ilona and John (bride and groom)
“Your performance was magnificent. Memories of your wonderful selection of songs will remain a lasting reminder of a very special day.”
Director Volunteer, Resources, Princess Margaret Hospital (following a concert at the facility)
“Enchanting musical stylings. Moira offers an impressive package of accomplished vocal musicianship and versatility.”
Mary Lyle, Etobicoke Life
“Thank you for the lovely music you provided for the 38th Annual International Association of Women Police Awards Luncheon. We
received very positive comments on your playing from the delegates, the Commissioner and the Lieutenant Governor.”
Conference Director
“We were touched by your beautiful voice.”
Nancy and Gary (bride and groom)
“Thank you for performing at our wedding. You played and sang beautifully, thank you.”
Danny and Sandra (bride and groom)
“You are very talented and have a beautiful voice. Thank you for adding ‘a touch of class’ to our Wedding Day.”
Debbie and Richard (bride and groom)
Sample Song List:
Numerous Classical, Traditional, Celtic, original and hymn selections including:
| Title | Composer | Title | Composer |
| After The Fall | Moira Nelson | Per La Gloria d’Adoravi | G. Bononcini |
| All I Ask of You (from “The Phantom Of The Opera”) | A. L. Webber | Pussywillows Cattails | G. Lightfoot |
| Ave Maria (harp, voice) | F. Schubert | Serenade | J. Haydn |
| Bridal Chorus | R. Wagner | Siciliana | M. Grandjany |
| Calon Lan | (Welsh Hymn) | Smiles Of Summer Love | Moira Nelson |
| Canon In D | J. Pachelbel | Summertime | G. Gershwin |
| Carrickfergus | Irish Traditional | Tango To Evora | Loreena McKennitt |
| Early One Morning (Theme From “The Friendly Giant”) | Traditional | Thank You Lord (To The Melody Of “Edelweiss”) | |
| Etude In C Major (No Other Love) | F. Chopin | The Enchantress Of The Wood | Moira Nelson |
| God Who Blesses New Beginnings | H. Huxhold | The Lark In The Clear Air | Irish Air |
| Greensleeves | Traditional | Theme From “Love Story” (Where Do I Begin) | F. Lai/C. Sigman |
| I Will | J. Lennon/P. McCartney | Theme from “Romeo and Juliet” (A Time for Us) | N. Rota |
| Jock O’Hazeldean | Scottish Traditional | Theme from “Titanic” (My Heart Must Go On) | J. Horner/W. Jennings |
| Manha de Carnaval | Bonfa | Theme In G | W. A. Mozart |
| Minuet In A Minor | J. S. Bach | Through The Looking Glass | Moira Nelson |
| Moonfyre | Moira Nelson | Trumpet Voluntary | H. Purcell |
| Moonlight And Shadows | Moira Nelson | Unchained Melody | A. North/H. Zaret |
| My Love is Like the Red Red Rose | Scottish Traditional | When Love Is Found (The Gift Of Love) | Traditional |
| Nights In White Satin (Moody Blues) | J. Hayward | When Winter Follows | Moira Nelson |
| O Mio Babbino Caro | G. Puccini | Where Love Is Found (Hymn to the melody of “The Water is Wide”) | Traditional |
| O’Carolan’s Welcome | T. O’Carolan | Winter: Largo (from The Four Seasons) | A. Vivaldi |
| Ode To Joy | L. van Beethoven | Your Song | Sir Elton John |
