Martha Mapes,
Harpist
Providing classical music to Northwest Indiana, Chicago, and the surrounding area
Audio Samples
These are only some of the songs I can play at your event. This is for you to get a taste of what each piece sounds like, not the pieces in their entirety. I've included a brief description of each piece and what sort of even it is usually used in.
"Prelude in C Major" is part of my standard repetoire and is usually used during wedding ceremonies.
"Come to Me For Your Lovin'" is one of my favorite pieces to play. It's steady tempo and uplifting, romantic tune make it ideal for wedding ceremonies.
"1st Arabesque" is a beautiful piece that I love to play at almost any event.
"Reverie" is an enchanting, sentimental piece that is most commonly used during funerals or memorial services.
"Romance in Ab" is exactly what the title suggests–a light, romantic piece in the key of Ab. I normally play this piece in the prelude or postlude of a wedding procession.
"Finding Nemo" is my own interpretation of Thomas Newman's score for the movie of the same name. This song is fun to play and is usually used for my hourly bookings.
"Un Bel Di Vedremo" is the most memorable piece from Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly. In it, Madame Butterfly swears to always be true to her husband.
"Drink To Me Only" is a more traditional piece, and is typically played before or after ceremonies.
"March Napolitaine" is a dramatic piece usually used for a processional.
"All My Love Always" is a very versatile piece that can be used in anything, from wedding processionals to memorial services.
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" is a nice alternative to the traditional wedding party and bridal entrance.
"Dreaming of You" is a daring, romantic piece that is part of my standard repetoire. It is most commonly used during the cocktail hour of a wedding or during small parties.
"O Mio Babbino Caro", translating to "Oh, My Dear Father", is about a girl trying to convince her father of her passion for her beloved.
"Vissi D'arte" is another Puccini aria. It is about a girl lamenting about why God has seemingly abandoned her in her hour of need.
"Les Petits Pas", translating to "The Little Steps" is a light and airy song. It is interesting to listen to and is recommended to be played during the cocktail hour of a wedding ceremony or during my hourly bookings.
"Quando Men Vo" is a song about a woman trying to attract a man's attention by making him jealous.
"Beauty and the Beast", a tale as old as time, is given a new twist in this jazzy rendition of the timeless classic.
"Tea for Two" is a nice, spunky song perfect for a tea party or any other social gathering.
"Nocturne" is a resonant, mysterious song that adds a special touch to any event.