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Meet Roseanne Gortenburg
Roseanne chose the harp for its unique sound, elegant stature, and challenge to master. She is the quintessential harpist having performed in many venues throughout the Midwest for occasions as varied as intimate parties of 2 to gatherings of 500 as well as orchestra and chamber music performances and healing concerts. Roseanne has an eclectic repertoire and enjoys learning new and diverse music.
From Classic to Pop: Performing in the Kansas City Area
Roseanne Gortenburg is a classically trained harpist in Kansas City who provides a variety of music for any event including weddings, corporate events, concerts, and more. Roseanne plays a large variety of music styles including Classical, Pop, Traditional, and Inspirational. Whether you're interested in classical harp music for your wedding or contemporary lounge music for cocktail hour, Roseanne Gortenburg will create an ambiance that will make your event become a lasting, memorable experience.
Harp Performances
Harp and Trumpet Duo
Roseanne Gortenburg and Kevin Clark playing "Oh What a Beautiful Morning"
Ruel Joyce Recital Series - Harp 2 Harp
Roseanne Gortenburg and Phaedra Moll performed as part of the JCCC Ruel Joyce Recital Series.
Frequently Asked Questions
I do. I have a contract and ask for a deposit. The contract and deposit guarantee you my services for that date and time.
I am a professional who has played countless weddings. I am not needed at the rehearsal and I charge for it.
I am self-contained! I bring my own chair and music stand—along with the harp of course!
I play all genres from— Beethoven to Beatles - Debussy to Duke Ellington - Satie to Stairway to Heaven - Mendelssohn to Mariah Carey
I’ve even rocked Foo Fighters plus the wealth of Celtic music. I am glad to fill requests
Samples song lists include:
Classical
- Bridal March - Wagner
- Canon in D - Pachelbel
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
- Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
- Ode to Joy - Beethoven
- Ave Maria - Schubert
- Spring - Vivaldi
- O, Mio Babino Caro - Puccini
- Morning Mood - Grieg
- Flower Duet - Delibes
- Wedding Recessional - Mendelssohn
- Rondeau - Mouret
- Arioso - Bach
- Dance of the Blessed Spirits - Gluck
- Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
- Sonata Theme - Mozart
- Harmonious Blacksmith - Handel
- Gymnopedie I - Satie
- Traumerei - Schumann
- Largo - Dvorak
Pop and Standard
- Stand By Me
- When You Wish Upon a Star
- A Thousand Years
- Everlong
- All You Need is Love
- All I Ask of You
- When I Fall in Love
- Sunrise, Sunset
- Lady
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- The Way You Look Tonight
- Somewhere My Love
- It Had to Be You
- Fields of Gold
- Always on My Mind
- Hawaiian Wedding Song
- Beauty and the Beast
- The Rose
- One Hand, One Heart
- Your Song
- Hallelujah
Traditional
- Amazing Grace
- Morning Has Broken
- Air: I Love My Love in the Morning
- The Ash Grove
- Down by the Salley Gardens
- Danny Boy
- The Minstrel Boy
- The Harp That Once Through Tara’s Halls
- Banish Misfortune
- The Blackbird
- The Gartan Mother's Lullaby
Inspirational/Religious
- You Raise Me Up
- O Perfect Love
- Ave Maria
- Abide With Me
- Blessed Be the Tie That Binds
- Erev Shel Shoshanim
- Dodi Li
- Erev Ba
- Faith of Our Fathers
- For the Beauty of the Earth
I love playing outdoors as long as the weather is compatible. The harp cannot get wet.
I have performed at many, many events and I have never canceled. If there were an emergency I would find a replacement who is also a professional.
I consider set-up as part of my job and it is part of my fee and is not an additional charge.
I like to have 30 minutes to unload the harp and my other equipment, move and re-park my car if necessary, and check my tuning so everything is ready by start time.
Classically Trained to Bring Elegance to Your Next Event
With a wide range of musical variety, Roseanne has the artistic capacity to transform your event into a timeless, magical, and unforgettable experience.