The Concours International de Harpe Marie-Antoinette has announced the results of its inaugural competition, held Oct. 16–19 in Versailles. The competition focuses on original 18th-century harp repertoire and includes categories for single-action historical harps alongside modern harps. Eugenia Alfier of Italy won first prize in the double-action modern harp division of the top category, Excellence. Alfier was also chosen as the favorite of the Conservatoire’s Baroque Orchestra. Estelle Vilet (Belgium) won second prize in the same division.
Young Hopefuls Category
1st prize Madame Capon: Enrelle Ashong (Canada)
2nd prize: Carlotta Maria Augugliaro (Italy)
Special mention: Maryska Lelong Pierre (France) and Barbara Masoula (Poland)
Young Talent Category
Double-action modern harp
1st prize Madame de Genlis: Natalie Chee (Canada)
2nd: Olha Belkova (Ukraine)
Special mentions: Xenia Silvatici (Italy), Viola John (Germany), Maria von Papp (Germany), and Bruno Wosek (Poland)
Single-action harp
1st prize Madame de Genlis: Mira Leger (Austria)
2nd prize: Julija Bogatin (Slovenia)
Special mention: Emilia Kreimer (Austria)
Excellence Category
Double-action modern harp
1st prize Marie-Antoinette: Eugenia Alfier (Italy)
2nd prize: Estelle Vilet (Belgium)
Favorite of the Conservatoire’s Baroque Orchestra: Eugenia Alfier (Italy)
Single-action harp
No prize awarded
