Put aside everything you ever thought you knew about the harp and open your ears to the wealth of sound that two hands and thirty strings can conjure!  
Lily Neill has captivated audiences around the world with the dynamism and breadth of her performances, and her infectious passion for the harp.  Her versatility and command as a solo performer has seen her amass an impressive number of awards, and recognition from everyone from presidents and world leaders, to legendary Irish band, “The Chieftains”.  With a signature repertoire of original compositions, alongside an eclectic mix of ragtime, traditional music, tangos, and early music, Neill’s innovative flair is thrilling.

Collaborations with poets, rock n’roll artists, filmmakers, and dancers have all influenced Lily’s playing and today it is her solo performances that highlight the scope of her musicianship. From North America, across to Europe and Russia, she has mesmerized and delighted listeners—from tens to thousands—in concert halls and theaters, at clubs and festivals, and on television. Critics have praised her effortless technique, versatility, and the uniqueness of her style, with Irish Music Magazine calling her, “…part of the new Harp revolution extolling aspects of harp music never previously heard”. The Washington Times hailed Lily’s collaborative work a “tour-de-force” and fRoots has written glowingly of her “superb” playing.

Unlike many young harpists, who are drawn to the orchestral pedal harp, Lily gravitated toward the the lever harp—a relatively modern type of harp that is a cross between the medieval Irish and Scottish harps and the pedal harp. Playing an instrument with a relatively low profile spurred her to learn as much as she could about its history. Lily’s firm understanding of the harp, coupled with the diversity of her experiences, and her appreciation of music in the broadest sense, has contributed to her wholly rooted yet eminently distinctive and modern sound. Her concerts feature everything from original compositions and tangos, to Elizabethan music, ragtime, and traditional tunes from across the globe.