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Michelle Velvin is a harpist, composer and teacher living in Wellington, New Zealand. She has a special interest in writing harp music and performing New Zealand compositions. (Please find biography here)
Please enquire about starting harp lessons, or enquire about harp music to set the atmosphere at your upcoming wedding or event. UPCOMING CONCERTS
2025 4 December Private Event 12 December Ceremony of Carols Wellington Cathedral of St Paul 20 December Love Actually 2026 Thursday 15 January 2026 Private Event Sunday 1 March 2026 SOUNDCATHEDRAL 7.30pm, Sun 1 March 2026 Wellington Cathedral of St. PaulFEATURING Stroma The Tudor Consort (cond. Michael Stewart) The Rangatuone Ensemble (cond. Riki Pirihi) The Bellringers of Wellington Cathedral Live Electronics PROGRAMME Michael Norris & Orlando di Lasso: Sound Cathedral (after the Sibylline Prophecies) 80 mins 3-6 April 2026 NZ Harp Fest Auckland New Zealand + Sign up to perform in my workshop: Harps Aotearoa Foundation, supported by the generosity of an anonymous donor 'Patron of the Harps' commissioned Wellington harpist and composer, Michelle Velvin to write a pedal harp trio to be premiered at Harp Fest NZ 2026. Michelle has composed the fantastic, colourful and fun piece entitled 'The Sunday Market Goblin Parade' for pedal harp trio, and Michelle will be your mentor and coach for the whole experience - starting with online rehearsals, right through to an in-person rehearsal and performance on Friday 3 April on the opening evening of Harp Fest NZ 2026. October 2026 Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Bartok Wooden Prince 
Duo Eolienne at Moon
20 December 2020
Michelle Velvin & Genevieve Davidson
Photo by Von Photography
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This couldn't BE any more exciting!!
Harps Aotearoa Foundation, supported by the generosity of an anonymous donor 'Patron of the Harps' commissioned Wellington harpist and composer, Michelle Velvin to write a pedal harp trio to be premiered at Harp Fest NZ 2026.
Michelle has composed the fantastic, colourful and fun piece entitled 'The Sunday Market Goblin Parade' for pedal harp trio, and Michelle will be your mentor and coach for the whole experience - starting with online rehearsals, right through to an in-person rehearsal and performance on Friday 3 April on the opening evening of Harp Fest NZ 2026.
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This opportunity will be available for pedal harpist who are playing at Grade 5 and above. There will need to be a high level of commitment from the harpist, and you must be able to attend the online rehearsals and then attend the in person rehearsal on the afternoon of Friday 3 April 2026, and perform at 7pm as part of the Harp Fest NZ 2026 opening celebrations.
Michelle Velvin 2025 - Photo by Debbie Rawson
Michelle Velvin @ The Bond Store 30 August 2025
Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery launch event - photo by Te Papa
Find our new album 'Feather Spines' on Bandcamp now.
Duo Eolienne at Moon 30 May 2021
Genevieve Davidson Saxophone and Michelle Velvin Harp
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