Performance
Captivating · Versatile · Distinctive
From solo recitals to collaborative commissions, orchestral work to private events, Lucy Nolan brings clarity, curiosity and artistic depth to every performance. This page offers an overview of her creative work — each area reflecting her versatility as a performer, creator, and collaborator.
Solo
Lucy performs regularly as a soloist across the UK and internationally, presenting thoughtfully curated programmes for concert series, festivals, and societies. Her solo work showcases the full expressive potential of the harp — from classical gems to contemporary pieces and original compositions.
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Awuya
Sally Beamish -
Au Matin
Marcel Tournier -
Suite for Harp Op. 83
Benjamin Britten
Ensembles
Lucy is a passionate chamber musician and a member of three acclaimed ensembles — each offering a unique musical identity and a shared commitment to innovation and connection.
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Chroma
Virtuosic harp duo reimagining the classical harp repertoire.
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Sonic Threads
A genre-defying collaboration exploring Eastern and Western musical traditions.
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Hathor
Flute and harp duo bringing lyrical clarity and contemporary vision to the stage.
Orchestral
Lucy performs with leading UK orchestras including the Hallé, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, and Sinfonia Viva. Her orchestral experience spans traditional repertoire, live recordings, education work, and ambitious touring projects.
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Commissions & Collaborations
As a performer-creator, Lucy is committed to expanding the harp repertoire and collaborating across disciplines. From composing music for Channel 4 and Arts Council installations, to working with spoken word artists and experimental ensembles, her work challenges boundaries and reimagines what the harp can be.
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Calico
An experimental composition for solo harp and electronics that explores an exchange of artistry between India and Britain, inspired by the cotton industry and premiered by Lucy at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 2024.
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Bog Standard
A collaboration with award winning journalist and storyteller Rachel Pugh which has toured throughout the UK. Lucy composed the soundtrack for the show which weaves field recordings of bogs from around the world with clarsach music to tell the story of the discovery of Lindow Man.
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Ultimate Breath
A composition developed in collaboration with singer, Supriya Nagarajan and Brass Bands England as part of their Elevate Scheme which explores the impact of visible and invisible air pollution on our lungs.
Private events
Lucy has over a decade of experience performing for weddings, receptions, and private events across the UK and internationally. With a tailored approach and a rich, varied repertoire — from classical to pop, jazz to Bollywood — she brings sophistication and a personal touch to every occasion.