Nadia Pessoa – Harpist
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Nadia Pessoa is a professional harpist and one of Washington D.C.'s most sought-after performers for weddings and receptions, and can provide elegant music to accommodate any size of event and budget. She regularly performs at distinguished venues throughout D.C., including the Kennedy Center, U.S. Capitol, State Department, the Ritz-Carlton, and the Willard Hotel. She served as the featured harpist for the 2011 State of the Union Address reception at the State Department and performed on stage with Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett at the 2013 White House Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center. With over 20 years of experience and a unique attention to detail, she takes great pride in handling each ceremony with creative and thoughtful attention. From solo harp to a combination of flute, harp, and strings, Ms. Pessoa can provide any style, size of ensemble or instrument combination to fit your needs. For more information, call 703.899.9976. More about Nadia Nadia is a graduate of Indiana University, one of the nation's most prestigious harp programs, and the University of Michigan. She has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, and Brazil, entertaining audiences at leading venues including NYC's Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Biltmore Hotel in Miami, the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, the State Department, and the White House. She has performed for notable guests including: First Lady Michelle Obama, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, Vice President Joe Biden, Madeleine Albright, Martha Stewart, Brad Pitt, Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Michael Douglas, Matthew Morrison from "Glee," Coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens, Chef José Andrés, Joshua Bell, Michelle Kwan, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She has been the featured harpist at Ford's Theatre's Fundraising Gala at the Capitol for three years, and has worked with celebrity wedding planners David Tutera (of "My Fair Wedding") and Tiffany Cook from Dream Design and the hit show "Platinum Weddings." Ms. Pessoa can be heard on the Grammy Award-Winning recording of William Bolcom's Songs of Innocence and Experience, under the direction of Leonard Slatkin ("Best Classical Album" in 2005), and frequently performs locally with the National Gallery of Art Orchestra, National Philharmonic, Annapolis Symphony, and many other ensembles. As part of her commitment to her clients, will personally work with you on designing a ceremony program that's unique and memorable. Whether your program calls for traditional wedding songs, or pop songs, her versatility as a performer means that your ceremony music will be in the hands of an experienced, trusted professional. Contact her today for a personalized quote based on your event details.
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