The 2nd Ceren Necipoglu Istanbul Harp Festival will be held January 14–19, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. The festival includes competitions (consisting of two solo harp categories and one chamber music category), masterclasses, workshops, lectures, and concerts. Competition prizes include awards ranging from €500 to €2000, as well as concert opportunities. The jury and guest artists include Sioned Williams, Florence Sitruk, Anne-Sophie Bertrand, Çağatay Akyol, Imogen Barford, Mara Galassi, Anastasia Razvalyaeva, Ece Yavaş, and Şirin Pancaroğlu.
The deadline for application is Dec. 1, 2024. For more information, visit the festival’s website.