Claire Harvey-East A classically trained soprano. Classical, Opera, classical-crossover.

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Description Price
2x30 minute classical-crossover set (with bespoke, high quality orchestral backing tracks) Prices from£350
3x 20 minute classical-crossover sets (with bespoke, high quality orchestral backing tracks) Prices from£350
Funeral (1 song/aria - each additional song/aria please add £40 per song/aria)£95
Wedding / Civil Ceremony etc (1 song/aria - each additional song/aria please add £40 per song/aria)£95
Outdoor Crossover gig 1x45 minute sets with generator provision (with bespoke, high quality orchestral backing tracks - 1 hour total timing inc background music) Prices from£450
Suitable music can be played in between sets, in collaboration with client requirements. Own live sound technician provided for all performances. Other variations available, please contact for further information. NB - This is for a continuous performance, if you require Claire to sing before, during and after a meal (time totaling more than 90 minutes), further costs will apply. If you require Claire to perform more than one service, discounts may apply (e.g. Wedding Ceremony singing and full evening show) 20% deposit (non-refundable) secures date and booking. Full payment due at time of, or prior to, performance date. Cheque / cash or BACS payments accepted. Electronic invoice and/or hard copy provided.

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Description of Act:

Claire Harvey-East is a classically trained soprano. A talented performer with a breath-taking vocal ability. Her wide vocal range demonstrates a combination of rich tone and breath-taking brilliance.

Claire performs a beautiful mix of Classical, Opera, Show Tunes and contemporary Classical-Crossover music.

Biography:

Claire possesses a voice both powerful and versatile, but most importantly, a voice that injects genuine emotion into her performances, making her an incredible singer and actor. From heartbreak to elation, Claire’s performance has the power, brilliance and vibrancy to take every audience member on their own personal journey by showing true passion for her art.

With her large-scaled, powerful soprano voice and outstanding vocal range: her vocal ability, stamina, varied repertoire and stage-presence have been widely admired. Claire sings a number of songs in her crossover show in various languages, including French, Italian, German, Spanish and Latin. Performing to either high quality, professional, bespoke, orchestral backing tracks or with live musicians, Claire will add that special touch to any event.

Possessing a wealth of experience in the fields of solo and ensemble performances, Claire has traveled and performed extensively internationally (including Southern Spain, France, Gibraltar, Canada, Germany, Canary Islands and Greece) and the United Kingdom. Claire also has extensive experience “behind the scenes” as a sound and lighting technician for a theatre in Spain and also producing and directing her own ensemble performances “It’s Showtime" songs from the West End to Broadway and producing her own stage show as a solo artiste.

Claire has performed with a large mix of other talented musicians including the 80s pop sensation “Yazz”, Lonnie Donegan and Welsh baritone ‘Ivor Emmanuel’. On the classical side Claire has performed with and for: Denny Dayviss (Soprano & Impresaria), Nina Walker (Covent Garden Chorus Conductor and Pianist for Montserrat Caballe), Brain Stansborough (Virtuosos Pianist & Conductor) and continues to work with classical and operatic performers on a regular basis.

Standard Length of Claire Harvey-East’s Classical Crossover Show:

– Claire is flexible and the length of performance can be tailored to suit each event, but the usual sets are either 1 x 60 or 2 x 30 minutes.

Available for Corporate Events / Concerts / Weddings / Funerals
Covid-Secure set up in place. Including own generator power if required. Fully self-contained, including own live-sound technician at all performances.

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There are currently 12 user ratings for Claire Harvey-East

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

NB - this is not an exhaustive list - please contact for further details.

Sample set list:

Somewhere (West Side Story)

What a Wonderful World

La Vie en Rose

Can't Help Falling in Love With You

Volare

Summertime

Moon River

Danny Boy

Besame Mucho

O Mio Babbino Caro

Bring Him Home (Les Mis)

You Raise Me Up

You'll Never Walk Alone (Encore)

• Amazing Grace

• And this is my beloved (Kismet)

• Ave Maria (Gounod/Bach)

• Ave Maria (Schubert)

• Barcarolle Duet (with mezzo voice)

• Can’t help lovin’ dat man (Showboat)

• Climb every mountain

• If I loved you (Carousel)

• Lakme Flower Duet (with mezzo voice)

• Nella Fantasia

• Nun’s Chorus (Cassanova)

• Over the rainbow

• Panis Angelicus

• Pie Jesu

• Someone to watch over me

• Time to say goodbye

• Tonight (West Side Story)

• Vilja (Merry Widow)

• Abide with me

• Jerusalem

• Smile

• The Holy City

• The Lord’s my shepherd

• The Lord’s prayer

• The old rugged cross

• White cliffs of Dover

• Halleluia (Cohen)

• Have yourself a merry little Christmas

• Let there be peace on earth

• O Holy Night

• Silent Night

• The Christmas Song

• The first Noel

• The Little Drummer Boy

• When a child is born

• White Christmas

Claire also performs the National Anthem at football & rugby matches etc as required

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Self-contained full set-up.
Own live-sound technician provided at all performances.
All equipment PAT tested.
Own portable generator if required.

Variable PA rigs (venue size dependent). EV speakers, Sure SM58 microphones, full mixer desk, full lighting rigs.
NB - non obtrusive set up for funerals, surprise events etc.

Single car parking space required close to venue doors for unloading of equipment.
Single socket can run entire set-up.

Power supply needed.

Equipment available:

Multiple set-ups available, dependent on room size / audience numbers, indoor or outdoor venue.
• Shure Beta 58A / GLXD4
• Shure SM58 / GLXD4 (x2)
• Shure PG58 / BLX88 Dual
• Yamaha MG10XU Analogue mixer
• Alto Live 1202 Analogue mixer
• Alto Live 802 Analogue Mixer
• Macbook with Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface
• iPad
• HP Envy 17” laptop with Alesis soundcard
• EV ZLX-12P powered loudspeaker x2
• EV ZLX-15P powered loudspeaker x2
• ELX200-12-SP-EU powered sub speaker x2
• Behringer F1220D monitor speaker
• Alto Uber FX100 portable PA (battery powered)
• LEDj Slimline 1T26 tri-colour LED spotlight x2
• ADJ Mega Tripar Profile Plus LED x4
• Chavet Wedge Tri uplighter x2
• Ibiza RGB Light tube 1.8m (“Magic colour stick”) x4
• beamZ LCB-252 light bar
• Chauvet Obey 40 DMX Lighting Controller
• American DJ “Mister Kool” low-lying fogger
• Böhmer-AG i-5000W Petrol Inverter Generator (Outdoor Gigs)
• x4 personalised stage banners

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

2 x 30 minute sets (15-20 minute interval with background music played.)
(Other options available - please contact to discuss requirements)

Set up time 60 mins

Recent Clients

Claire Harvey-East has performed for these clients:

Tesco (Nottingham)

National Trust (Derbyshire)

NHS Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Co-op Funeral Services (Tamworth)

Councillor Michael Bale (South Derbyshire)

Councillor Patrick Murray (South Derbyshire)

MS Society (Derbyshire)

Nicola Wells (Community Development Officer – Events), Rushcliffe Borough Council

Maria Hanson (MBE, Mee & Dee Charity)

Eggington WI

Chellaston WI

Anslow WI

"Spirit of Chellaston"

National Trust - Calke Abbey

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