Erika The Harpist

River Flows In You by Yiruma, arranged by Christy-Lyn Marais. www.erikatheharpist.com

It’s the perfect season for one of my all time favorite movies, Practical Magic! Time for harvesting the summer herbs, casting love spells and making music. I’ve always loved Silvestri’s theme for this film - so hopeful and human. Update 4/21/25 - Good news! Licensing rights have finally been secured, and my arrangement is now available on my website shop: https://www.erikatheharpist.com/product-page/practical-magic-theme My arrangement has evolved a little since I made this video, but it is very similar. With the sequel to the film coming out later this year, it's a great time to add this piece to your repertoire! :) “I dream of a love that even time will lay down and be still for…” - Sally Owens Www.erikatheharpist.com

Live solo performance of my arrangement of Italian medieval piece, Lamento di Tristano, during Christopher Caouette's concert at Workshop 13 in Ware, MA on April 15, 2023. It was my first time playing this piece in front of a live audience! Lamento di Tristano is on my new CD, A Fyne Faire Daye, available now on my website shop: https://www.erikatheharpist.com/product-page/a-fyne-faire-daye

My arrangement of Over the Rainbow by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg for lever harp. Happy Earth Day! May we enjoy the beauty of the Earth and all her gifts today and every day. Be kind to Mother! ❤️🌎🌳🌱🌸🌊🌈

Its a dark time in Israel. Thinking of my beautiful brothers and sisters in their time of strife and mourning, and praying for those who lost their lives to hatred and violence. Trying my best to send beauty and light into the world, and as always, hoping for peace on earth. The sheet music for this original arrangement is available on my website shop. https://www.erikatheharpist.com/shop. Spread the hope, my friends! Spread the light. 💖🎶

This is one of my favorite Turlough O'Carolan airs. It is said to have been written for Eleanor Plunkett of Robertstown, who lost her family and lands during the Cromwellian Plantation in the mid-1600's. It's sweet and sad, and to me it speaks of beauty despite hardship, strength despite despair. It's a story that was a tragic part of Ireland's history, but also one that added to the resilient character of Irish culture. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! www.erikatheharpist.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikaliebermanharpist Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarpLady4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celticharplady/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erikatheharpist