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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
2026 21 March Futuna Chapel Re-opening day 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. 9-10 April NZSO Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte Andrew Norman Slip: Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra Shostakovich Symphony No. 8 18 April Orchestra Wellington Mozart Requiem Christopher Tin "To Shiver the Sky" 15 May NZSO + DSO Anthony Ritchie Fanfare Kotahitanga Mahler Symphony No. 2 Resurrection 21-22 May Orchestra Wellington Sports Awards and family concert 30 May Orchestra Wellington Chichester Psalms - Bernstein Lieberman + Ellington 6 June Festival Singers Ceremony of Carols Britten 7 June 2026 Michelle Velvin - solo harp concert Futuna Chapel, Karori A celebration of NZ harp music, featuring compositions by composers Chris Everest, Ross Harris, Caoimhe Lane and Velvin, among others. Michelle Velvin is a harpist, composer, and teacher who loves to explore creating art and music through new avenues, often brought about by collaborations with other genres and art forms. As an active harpist and composer, she regularly performs in orchestra and chamber music ensembles, as well as solo performances, usually with a focus on featuring works by other NZ composers and her own compositions. Michelle is also active in various pop/indie/folk bands, early music ensembles, her duo Tamira Pūoro (taonga pūoro, cello, vocals and harp) and is writing an album for voice and harp currently. 13 June Dan Forest - Requiem for the Living Details TBC 27 June Orchestra Wellington Bartok Concerto for Orchestra 1 July 2026 Hutt City Lunchtime Concert Solo Harp Details TBC August Orchestra Wellington Manon 29 August Kiri and Lou Line 4 October Orchestra Wellington Big Bash 11 October Britten War Requiem Auckland October 2026 Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Bartok Wooden Prince 31 October Black Sheep 28 November Orchestra Wellington Tzigane - Ravel Ocean - Victoria Kelly 11 December Ceremony of Carols St Pauls Cathedral Wellington 
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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
Duo Eolienne at Moon
20 December 2020
Michelle Velvin & Genevieve Davidson
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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