Wight Proms Wednesdays: Anwen Mai Thomas (Harp)

Award-winning harpist Anwen Mai Thomas studied at the Royal Academy of Music where she was awarded the ‘Harp Prize for the highest recital mark’ at her MA graduation in 2023, along with a DipRAM. As a dynamic, diverse performer, with professional solo, orchestral and chamber experience, Anwen is honoured to have gained the ‘Foyle Future First’ harp position with the London Philharmonic Orchestra for 2023-24. She has performed with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, including at their BBC Proms concert, and recently played with Southbank Sinfonia. Anwen’s numerous solo performances include a recital for the Elgar Society and solo with the Cheltenham Chamber orchestra. She has recently become a Live Music Now musician, where she looks forward to meeting participants from all walks of life to create music together and to showcase the versatility of the harp.