Moira Nelson

Moira Nelson Original, traditional, Celtic, and classical A remarkably versatile artist, songwriter and composer, Moira uses her unique voice and mastery of the harp, piano and guitar to create a beautiful and unforgettable mood. Blending a wide range of styles from classical to Celtic and beyond, Moira's music is gaining international recognition. In addition to regular performances both as a soloist and with a variety of small ensembles, Moira has released three CDs. The most recent album is a collaboration with multi-talented cellist/vocalist Elena Jubinville.

Original, traditional, Celtic, and classical

A remarkably versatile artist, songwriter and composer, Moira uses her unique voice and mastery of the harp, piano and guitar to create a beautiful and unforgettable mood. Blending a wide range of styles from classical to Celtic and beyond, Moira's music is gaining international recognition.

In addition to regular performances both as a soloist and with a variety of small ensembles, Moira has released three CDs. The most recent album is a collaboration with multi-talented cellist/vocalist Elena Jubinville.


Moira Nelson;

Born in London, England, Moira moved to Toronto as a child and began her musical education with piano lessons at the Royal Conservatory of Music. By the age of twelve she had passed her Grade 10 piano examination and was performing her own compositions at concerts and recitals. Her studies broadened to include harmony, composition, voice and classical guitar.

Still in high school, Moira made her professional debut as a pianist with a jazz quartet. A chance encounter during a vacation in England led to extensive appearances in and around London where she worked as a soloist, playing guitar and singing Celtic and traditional music along with her own original songs.

Later, Moira began playing the harp, an instrument she had always dreamed of mastering. She now plays a a 36-string "Enchantress" lever harp, which was custom designed and built for her by ?MLC Design?

An accomplished and versatile artist, Moira's busy schedule includes concert and studio work in addition to private and corporate functions. Recently, Moira released her third CD, "Echoes of Another Time", a colaboration with Elena Jubinville. Her second CD, "After the Fall", with Elena Jubinville, Kathryn Moses and Rick Lazar was released in 2001. Moira's first album, "Time Calls My Name", features many of her own compositions and has received excellent reviews. Selections from all three albums have received international airplay. Moira's harp composition "Moonfyre", appears on a compilation CD released in Italy by "Keltica".