ELEANOR TURNER

Eleanor Turner is one of the world's leading harpists, having won several major international awards including the European Harp Competition in Cardiff in 2007 and Second Prize in the Gaudeamus Interpreters Contest 2011. Eleanor’s musical work is about creating intriguing and meaningful live experiences, as well as contributing to other artists’ projects. Her western classical technique informs, but does not inhibit, her choices as she carves a unique path through her life and career. Eleanor is a passionate advocate for new music and next month (November) she is launching a commissioning fund. With her harp book ‘Lullabies for the Land’, co-created with Scottish-Palestinian artist Dima Nowarah, Eleanor set lullabies from indigenous nations and the SWANA region alongside lesser-known European lullabies, to oppose cultural erasure whilst supporting Palestinian children’s charities.

Tāla Tarang (meaning ‘rhythm waves’) is the vibrant and dynamic pairing of tabla maestro Mendi Singh and harp virtuoso Eleanor Turner, an electrifying fusion of rhythmic grooves and intricate melodies. The pair have enjoyed a ten year partnership and were supported in 2022 by a Develop Your Creative Practice award from ACE, enabling them to reconnect and compose together in the aftermath of Covid. From intimate jazz clubs to outdoor festivals around Europe, Tāla Tarang "creatively weave strands of traditional, contemporary, folk, and classical music into a musical tapestry reflecting world cultures and celebrating humanity” Dr. Bob Ramdhanie MBE of Rupununi Festival (Guyana).  

Upcoming performances:

Tuesday 11th November 1pm Solo Harp Jazz concert by Eleanor Turner at St. John's Church, Peterborough (next to Queensgate), £6 suggested donation, all welcome. 

Sunday 23rd November 3pm Autumn Harp Concert (and crafts for kids) in URC Church Hall *not the church! on Broad Street, Stamford. Entry on the door, £6 adults, children free. Raising funds for Invisible Kids Academy, Goma, Congo. SEN friendly concert, very sensory with different fabrics, textures and colours, music will be amplified but not too loud. Refreshments available for furtherdonation. 

Sunday 30th November 'Reflections and Echoes' online concert 6pm with Tasha Burns and guest speaker Caitlin Harrison. Book tickets – 'Reflections and Echoes' Online Harp Concert – Zoom

For Eleanor's other concerts, please see the Concerts page. 

If you're looking for Eleanor's updated teaching schedule, it's here: view slots and book here (payment is not taken at time of booking).