Claire O’Donnell
Ireland’s Leading Harpist
Claire O’Donnell Harpist
Claire O’Donnell is a highly sought after soloist and recording artist, performing regularly as principle harpist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and the BBC Ulster Orchestra. She has recorded with The National Symphony Orchestra and as a soloist for the Irish Traditional Music archives.
Claire has performed in some of Ireland’s biggest and most exclusive venues including Aras an Uachtarain, The 3 Arena Belfast and Dublin, The National Concert Hall, The Mansion House, Cork and Wexford Opera House, Shelbourne Hotel, Adare Manor Limerick, The Powerscourt Hotel, Castle Leslie Monaghan and Ballyfin Castle Co.Laois.
Testimonials
‘I just wanted to drop a line to thank you ever so much for the most beautiful repertoire you played for us at my 60th Celebrations.
The day was such a success and your presence with your most accomplished, memorable, delightful and charming harp performance just made my day.
Your music performance brought so much peace, serenity and a beautiful atmosphere to the celebration. I am absolutely enamored by your talent and your gifted presence.’
Yvonne 2020
‘I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful music you played at the wedding. Everyone was commenting on the music and it really helped to make the day’
Eimear and Fiach 2014
‘Thank you so much for your truly fantastic playing. Delighted to have you with us last night in the National Concert Hall!’
Ciaran Crilly Head of University College Dublin, School of Music
Claire…is an outstanding orchestral musician, consistently demonstrating the highest of professional standards in addition to a keen artistic sensitivity.
Dr Ciarán Crilly, Artistic Director, UCD Symphony Orchestra
Lecturer in UCD School of Music