About Liane James, harpist

Liane James is an accomplished soloist, orchestral harpist, chamber musician, and harp teacher.

Liane is the Principal Harpist of the renowned Ontario Philharmonic. She regularly plays with other distinguished ensembles including the Kingston Symphony, Peterborough Symphony, and Orchestra Toronto. In addition to orchestral repertoire, Liane enjoys performing significant works for choir and harp, and has worked with many choral ensembles such as the Young Singers, Espressivo Singers, and the Toronto Beaches Children’s & Youth Chorus. She is a highly sought-after harpist for a wide range of special events including weddings, receptions, and corporate functions. She is passionate about sharing her love of the harp and she runs an active teaching studio. Liane served as vice-president of the Ontario chapter of the American Harp Society from 2013-2018.

Liane earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Music degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is an alumna of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. She is honoured to have studied with inspirational teachers, notably Judy Loman, Lori Gemmell, Sharlene Wallace, and Heidi Krutzen. Liane regularly performs throughout Ontario and currently resides in Durham region.