Ellie Hetherington

Ellie is a classically trained harpist from Edinburgh and a proud former EYO player. Graduating with first class honours in music from the University of Leeds and subsequently from the Franz Liszt Music Academy in Weimar, Germany, Ellie went on to establish an extensive orchestral harp career.  She has performed as principal and guest harpist with many prestigious European orchestras, from working with the Staatskapelle Weimar, Gewandhaus Orchestra, Leipzig and the Bergen Philharmonic to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Ellie is currently a dedicated harp teacher, inspiring people of all ages and abilities.  Her vast teaching portfolio includes teaching harp and clarsach at Fettes College in Edinburgh, clarsach instructor in schools in the Scottish Borders as well as privately from her home studio. Ellie is a regular guest tutor at festivals and workshops including the Edinburgh International Harp Festival.

Ellie is thrilled to have worked as the EYO harp tutor for over 10 years.