Interviews
A Good Bedside Manner
She doesn’t don the white coat of a medical doctor, but Edie Elkan has spent the last 20 years in hospital rooms, helping sick patients. Along the way, she has developed "A Good Bedside Manner."
November-December 2022
Wan Wins Gold
Noël Wan is no stranger to success at international contests, but her gold medal performance at the 2022 USA International Harp Competition is the crown jewel for this decorated competitor.
September-October 2022
On Top of the World
Paraguayan harpist Juanjo Corbalán became the third Latin American harpist to win the World Harp Competition.
July-August 2022
Worth the Wait
Claudia Lamanna was 25 years old when the International Harp Contest in Israel began. By the time she was crowned its winner six months later, she was 26. The prestigious contest requires a lot from the harpists who compete—world-class artistry, flawless technique, mastery of difficult repertoire—plus a little more from this year’s finalists—a limitless supply of dedication and patience.
May-June 2022
Team Player
Retiring San Francisco Symphony principal harpist Doug Rioth reflects on more than four decades of orchestral playing.
March-April 2022
Joan of Art
Interlochen Arts Academy and University of Michigan teacher Joan Holland shapes the next generation of harpists.
January-February 2022
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