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Professional Harpist in Gothenburg & Helsinki.
Harpery by Merette Hämäri

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Every Note is A Story. Every Performance, A Memory.

Merette Hämäri is a classically trained harpist and a music education student at the University of Gothenburg. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Classical Music and has studied under internationally renowned harpists and educators, including Erik Groenestein-Hendriks, Sivan Magen, and Gwyneth Wentink. She has also received guidance through masterclasses with Emmanuel Ceysson and other distinguished musicians.

Merette has extensive experience as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral harpist, performing at prestigious venues including the Gothenburg Concert Hall, with the Gothenburg Opera Orchestra, and with numerous orchestras and festivals throughout Sweden and Finland.

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In her teaching, she combines a strong pedagogical foundation with a personalized and encouraging approach, inspired by the Montessori philosophy, helping each student develop both technical excellence and artistic expression. In addition to her harp studies, she has also studied classical and contemporary vocal performance as well as piano. Throughout her musical journey, she has had the privilege of learning from highly respected teachers, including Anitta Ranta, Tuula Kulhua and Jenny Liebkind.

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Harpery

Trusted by clients, students and colleagues across the Nordic countries.

Wedding Performance

"Even the most technically demanding pieces are performed with vitality and expression, transporting listeners to a magical world of imagination and wonder."

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Emilia Klaine, Client

Harp Ensemble

"I highly recommend Merette Hämäri as a wonderful harpist and colleague. She is a talented, expressive musician who performs with professionalism, warmth, and dedication. It has been a pleasure working alongside her, and I can confidently recommend her for concerts, events, and special occasions."

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Merette Hämäri

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EDUCATION & Latest Repertoire

EDUCATION

‍Gothenburg University, pedagogical studies, advanced studies as a high school teacher specialised in music 1/2026-5/2027
Academy of music and drama University of Gothenburg, Bachelor of classical music 08/2022-12/2025 
Helsinki Conservatory of Music, professional musician graduation certificate 08/2020 - 06/2022
Kirkkonummi Music College, Graduate certificate in basic art music with an extensive curriculum 08/2019 - 08/2020
Kirkkonummi Music College, Advanced classical music Studies degree, 08/2019-05/2020
Sibelius High School, matriculation examination 08/2017 - 06/2020
Sibelius Academy, youth academy 01/2018 - 12/2018
Western Uusimaa Music College, Advanced classical music Studies degree  08/2016-05/2019
Western Uusimaa Music College, Basic classical music studies degree 08/2009-06/2019
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REPERTORIE
SOLO WORKS

Légende, Henriette Renié
Sonata in B minor K. 87,Scarlatti
Thème et variations sur Norma, Elias Alvars
Etude no 7, Posse
Impromptu No. 6 Op. 86, Gabriel Fauré
Sonata for Harp  l,ll,lll, Paul Hindemith
Fantaisie sur un Thème de Haydn, Op.31, Marcel Grandjany
Sarabande & toccata, Nino Rota
Impromptu- Caprice in -Falt major, Gabriel Piernè
Annin ja Viljamin valssi, Laura Hynninen
Aria in classical style, M. Grandjany
Theme and Variations, Handel G. F.
The arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Handel arranged for harp by Daniel Burton
Chanson de Mai, Hasselmans
La Source, Etude Op. 44, Hasselmans
Sonata, Aarne
Duke, Bernard Andrés
Etude No. 3 Op. 45, Bach -Grandjany
Nocturne in E -flat major, M. Glinka

ORCHESTRA WORKS

Ein Deutsches Requiem Op.45, Brahms, Ögryte Pastorat, Gothenburgs Opera orchestra, (Second Harp)
La Fiesta Mexicana, H. Owen Reed and Sunrise at Angel's Gate, Philip Sparke, Gothenburg Wind Orchestra, (First Harp)
Materna Requiem, Rebecca Dale, Örgryte Pastorat, (Second Harp)
Romeo och Julia (whole ballet), Sergej Prokofjev, UGSO and Balletakademin (backup harp)
Carmen suites 1 & 2, Bizet, Akademisk symphoni orkester Göteborg
Concerto for orchestra, Bela Bartok, UGSO Orchestra (second harp)
Le tombeau de Couperin, Maurice Ravel, UGSO Orchestra (second harp)
Symfoni nr 1, Jean Sibelius, UGSO Orchestra (second harp)
El sombrero de tres picos, De Falla, UGSO Orchestra (first harp)
Movie Repertoire, John Williams UGSO Orchestra
Symphony No.5, G. Mahler, UGSO Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, Shostakovich, UGSO Orchestra
Symphony No. 2, G. Mahler, GSO youth Orchestra
The Merry Widow, Franz Lehár, Helsinki Concordia
The Firebird Suite, Stravinsky, Helsinki Concordia
The Nutcracker Suite, Tschaikowsky, Helsinki Concordia
Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61, Concerto for birds and Orchestra, E. J. Rautavaara, Helsinki Concordia
Trittico Botticelliano, P. 151: l, ll, lll, per piccola orchestra, O. Respighi , Helsinki Concordia

CHAMBER MUSIC

Kol Nidrei, Op.47, Max Bruch edit, Leonard Davis
Stundom/ Stundum, Tove Kättström
Concerto for Harp and Chamber Orchestra Op. 93, Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco
Sonata for flute, Viola and Harp, C. Debussy
Introduction and Allegro, Maurice Ravel
Aria in classical style, Marcel Grandjany
Fantaisie pour violon et harp, Saint Saens
The Swan, Saint Saens
Serenada, Franz Schubert
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Performances

Billdals Church, ensemble performance, 05/2026
Billdals Church, solo concert, 11/2025
Örgryte New Church, Ein Deutsches Requiem Op.45 (Brahms), Gothenburgs Opera orchestra, Second harp 11/2025
Haga Concert Hall, La Fiesta Mexicana (H. Owen Reed) and Sunrise at Angel's Gate (Philip Sparke), Gothenburg Wind Orchestra, First Harp, 4/2025
Solo and Duo Harp concert, Johannesbergs Pastorat, second and first harp 12/2024
Materna Requiem (Rebecca Dale), Örgryte Pastorat, Second Harp, 10/2024Gothenburg symphony orchestra concert hall (Viktorrydbergssalen), Solo concert 11/2024
Private gig, Wedding reporter, Helsinki Finland, Solo harp 7/2024
Gothenburg concert hall, Carmen (Bizet), Göteborgs Akademiska Symfoniorkester (GASO), First harp 5/2024
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestras Concert Hall with University Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Concerto for orchestra (Bela Bartok), second harp 4/2024
Gothenburg University concert Hall, Introduction and Allegro, M. Ravel, soloist 02/2024
Gothenburg Symphony orchestras Concert Hall, El sombrero de tres picos, De Falla, UGSO Orchestra, second harp 11/2023
Gothenburg University concert Hall, Introduction and Allegro, M. Ravel, soloist 10/2023
Movie Repertoire, John Williams UGSO Orchestra, second harp 8/2023Gothenburgs university concert hall, Fantaisie pour violon et harp, S. Saens, Chamber music concert 4/2023
Gothenburg's university Concert Hall, Aria in classical style, M. Grandjany, Chamber music concert, 4/2023
Gothenburg University Concert Hall, Symphony No.5, G. Mahler, UGSO Orchestra, second harp, 3/2023
University of Gothenburg, chamber music concert 11/2022
Gothenburg Symphony orchestra Concert Hall, Vägus, second harp, Mahler symphony no.2 9/2022
Putous season 14, Performing artist, Yellow Films,4/2022
Helsinki Conservatory of Music, Concordia orchestra, first harp 11/2021
Western Uusimaa state orchestra,  second harp 11/2021
Helsinki Conservatory of Music, Concordia orchestra, first harp  10/2021 
Helsinki Conservatory of Music, Musical abilities solo concert 04/2021
Helsinki Conservatory of Music, Chamber music orchestra concert 04/2021
Helsinki Conservatory of Music, Chamber music concert 2/2021
Hirvihaara Manor, Christmas evening concert 12/2020
Temple Square Church Helsinki, Chamber music concert 11/2020
Helsinki Concordia orchestra, first harp 08/2020
Savonlinna Music Festival at the art cave concert 07/2020
Savonlinna Music Festival at the art cave concert 07/2020
(second day)Hirvihaara Manor, Concert with solist Tia Cohen 06/2020
East Helsinki Music college, Spring solo concert 05/2020Funeral chamber music concert 4/2020
Harp Festival, solo concert at Oodi 02/2020
Hirvihaara Manor, Christmas evening concert 21 and 22 date of 12/2019
Holy Laurin Church, Christmas harp concert 12/2019
East Helsinki Music college, Solo Concert 11/2019
 Pitäjänmäen church, Christmas concert 11/2019
Western Uusimaa Music College, final season concert 05/2019
Western Uusimaa Music College, Sinfonieorchester fall 2018 - autum 2019
Western Uusimaa Music College, Big christmas concert as a soloist 12/2018 
Holy Laurin Church, Christmas harp concert 12/2018
Sibelius Academy, harp degree concert 12/2018
Pitäjänmäen Church, Harp solo concert 11/2018Sibelius High School, concert 11/2018
Sibelius High School, Pop & jazz concert with harp 10/2018Western Uusimaa state orchestra,  second harp 08/2018Western Uusimaa state orchestra,  second harp 06/2018Kuopio, Orchestra concert, first harp 05/2018
Western Uusimaa Music College, Annual performance concert 05/2018
Helsingin Cathedral, Chamber music concert 10/2017
Sibelius High School, sinfonia orchestra concert 10/2017
Sibelius High School, Pop & jazz concert with harp and voice 09/2017 Music house, Harp festival concert 01/2017
Holy Laurin Church, Christmas harp concert 12/2017
Finnish National Opera, With the masters concert 10/2016
Western Uusimaa Music College, Summer camp orchestra 06/2016
Helsinki Music Centre, Harp Festival soloist 02/2016
Western Uusimaa Music College, sinfonieorchester fall 2016- autum 2018Kuopio, Music Center, first harpist 11/2015
Western Uusimaa Music College, Summer camp orchestra 06/2015
Western Uusimaa Music College, Basic level of music, solo concert 3/3, 05/2015
Holy Laurin Church, christmas harp concert 12/2014
Helsinki Music Centre, Harp festival, warm up solist 10/2014
Western Uusimaa Music College, Summer camp orchestra 06/2014
Sweden, chamber music concert 03/2014
Sweden, chamber music concert 03/2014
Western Uusimaa Music College, Summer camp orchestra 06/2013
 Western Uusimaa Music College, Summer camp orchestra 06/2012
Western Uusimaa Music College, Basic level of music, solo concert 2/3, 05/2012
Kungsvägen music College, Harp fairy tale, harp orchestra, 04/2012
Western Uusimaa Music College, Summer camp orchestra 06/2011
Western Uusimaa Music College, Basic level of music, solo concert 1/3, 05/2011
Western Uusimaa Music College, Summer camp orchestra 06/2010
Yle Tv show, pikku kakkonen “almost a master” 09/2010
Western Uusimaa Music College, harp matinee 02/2010

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