the voice of the harp
Karen Hickmott
Born in Scotland with a Welsh father,
Karen is a well-known harpist in Sydney. After an early career in the
finance industry, motherhood has meant a refocus on her musical
background and she is much in demand for weddings and other functions
through Wedded to the Harp.
Karen is a classically trained harpist
and singer. She is an experienced performer and has played in many
orchestras, hotels, private functions and weddings over the last twenty
years. She has been an active member of the Harp Society of NSW since
its inception in 1988, teaches harp and regularly adjudicates for the
Sydney Harp Eisteddfod.
Meinir Ann Thomas
Born in Wales, Meinir Ann Thomas has enjoyed a varied career. She spent 5 years
singing in the world renowned a cappella group, 'The Swingle Singers'. During that
time she performed at many of the world's greatest opera houses, concert halls, theatres
and jazz clubs.
Meinir worked as a freelance singer in London, singing in the West End, working as a
session singer and also as a singing teacher at Stagecoach Theatre Arts. She has appeared
in touring shows in the UK and South Africa and has performed on board cruise liners.
Since arriving in Sydney she has performed as guest soloist for the Sydney Welsh
Choir, Cantorion Sydney and the Sydneian Bach Choir. She sings with Cantillation,
the Australian Brandenburg Choir and performs at weddings and funerals.
