From The Editors
We're celebrating our 15th anniversary with a look back at harpists that have graced our cover over the years. What did they say? Where are they now? Read the July/August 2008 issue of Harp Column and find out!
Also, Brazilian harpist Cristina Braga introduces us to Latin American jazz harp, Marissa Knaub shows us how to relieve those practicing pains with some simple stretches, and readers share stories of memorable harp performances.
Coming in September: the man behind Mediveal to Modern and Fun From the First, Sam Milligan. Find out what he's up to now!
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—the editors
Brazilian harpist Cristina Braga in the July/August 2008 issue of Harp Column.
- Young Artist's Harp Competition Winners Announced
Posted 07/17/08Results were announced for the first Young Artist's Harp Competition, July 3–5, 2008, in Rabun Gap, Ga. The competition was presented by the Young Artist's Harp Seminar and sponsored by Salvi Harps, Inc., among others. Prizes totaling over $4,000 were awarded to seven harpists who came from throughout the U.S. and abroad.
In the Emerging Artist Division (ages 11–19) Brooke Rowland (Mich.) and Haley Rhodeside (Fla.) tied for First Prize; Coline Jaget (Nice, France) received Third Prize. In the New Artist Division (ages 11–14) Chia-Chi (Jackie) Chiang (Taiwan) received First Prize; Vivian Hsu (Calif.) recieved Second Prize; and Katherine Siochi (Iowa) received Third Prize. Natalie Hoffmann (Ohio) received the Bax Prize for the best performance of the "Valse" by Bax.
For more details about the Young Artist's Harp Competition visit www.harpcompetition.com - Saratoga hosts Master Teacher Series
Posted 04/25/08Susann McDonald will be the first in the Master Teacher Series
The Saratoga Harp Colony announces the Master Teacher Series for the 2008 season. This series will introduce world-famous and established harpists as part of the colony’s regular season. Susann McDonald, Artistic Director of the World Harp Congress and Distinguished Professor of Music and Indiana University, will join the colony Aug. 11–17 for a series of masterclasses. For more information about attending the masterclasses as a participant or auditor, visit www.saratogaharpcolony.org. The Saratoga Harp Colony is in its fourth season at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., under the direction of Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Harpist Elizabeth Hainen.
- AHS announces 2009 competition repertoire
Posted 04/25/08The American Harp Society announced the repertoire for its 18th National Competition to be held June 28, 2009, at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Junior Division (Maximum age 12 years on June 1, 2009)
Solfeggietto, C.P.E. Bach (any edition); The Minstrel’s Adieu to his Native Land, J. Thomas; and Liquid Shadows, Y. Kondonassis.
Intermediate I Division (Maximum age 15 years on June 1, 2009)
Siciliana, O. Respighi/trans. Grandjany; Six Noels, op 32, M. Tournier; Prelude, Robert Litton.
Intermediate II Division (Maximum age 18 years on June 1, 2009)
Sonata in C Minor, G. Pescetti/transcribed; Fantasie on a Theme of Haydn, M. Grandjany; Whirlwind, C. Salzedo.
Advanced Division (Maximum age 21 years on June 1, 2009)
Choose one Andante: K. 380 in E Major or K. 426 in G Minor, Urtext, and one Allegro: K. 198 in E Minor or K. 531 in E Major, Urtext, D. Scarlatti; Sonate, P. Hindemith; choose one: Variations on a theme in Ancient Style (full version) or Scintillation, C. Salzedo.
Young Professional Division (Maximum age 30 years on June 1, 2009)
Sonata I op. 16 bis, Comme Scene Pathetique, J.B. Krumpholtz/trans. Esposti; Piece Symphonique en trio episodes, H. Renie; free choice contemporary piece, composed after 1975, duration 5–7 minutes.
Prizes are awarded in five age divisions. For a full list of rules and requirements, visit www.harpsociety.org.
