The 13th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) took place May 14–24, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana, at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Watch for our interview with the gold medal winner in an upcoming issue of Harp Column. May 24, 2025 Final...
The Kansas City Symphony has appointed Yun Chai Lee principal harp. “I’m most looking forward to making music with, learning from, and being inspired by an incredible group of musicians—and of course, working with Maestro Matthias Pintscher,” Lee says. “Oh, and also...
The Toronto International Harp Festival and Summer Institute (iHarp) has announced the first edition of its annual event, to be held July 7–13 at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. Featuring performances, workshops, and masterclasses, the festival is led by artistic...
Following principal harp auditions held in South Australia last November, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has appointed Jessica Fotinos to a trial period. “Whilst I’m still on trial for another three months, I have loved my time with the ASO so far,” Fotinos...
Canadian harpist Andrew Chan is launching a new international harp festival in Toronto, to be held annually beginning this summer. Catherine Michel and Kathleen Bride are serving as artistic advisors. We asked Chan, Michel, and Bride to tell us more about the...
The Greek National Opera has appointed Ersilia Mikrou principal harp. “I am deeply honored to join the Greek National Opera as principal harpist,” Mikrou says. “This institution has been a cornerstone of my musical upbringing, and it is incredibly meaningful to return...
Welsh harpist and composer Amanda Whiting is releasing a new EP June 6 on First Word Records. Can You See Me Now? is available for pre-order on Bandcamp. The album will be available in vinyl format in addition to digital download and streaming options. Whiting is...
Italian-Swiss experimental harpist and composer Kety Fusco released a new single on May 16 featuring a collaboration with rock performer Iggy Pop, who has previously selected and broadcasted Fusco’s music on BBC Radio. Available on all digital platforms, “SHE” is...
Harpist Alina Bzhezhinska and Ibiza-based producer Tulshi will release their collaborative album Whispers of Rain on July 11. The eight-track recording is Bzhezhinska’s debut album with the Tru Thoughts label. Whispers of Rain is available for pre-order and comes in...
Harpist Gretchen Chell Cover recently collaborated with classical guitarist Miguel Bonachea and violist Stephen “Adam” Savage to release Chiaroscuro: Music of Light and Darkness. The 45-minute album features world premiere recordings of four compositions by Anthony...
Caroline Wilkins joined the Boise Philharmonic as principal harp in 2024. “It’s been an honor to join the Boise Philharmonic and perform alongside these talented musicians,” she says. “I’ve been highly impressed with the fabulous programming, and am thrilled to be...
The Detroit Opera Orchestra has appointed Juan Riveros principal harp, beginning in the 2025–2026 season. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Detroit Opera Orchestra and look forward to memorable music-making alongside my colleagues,” Riveros says. “After many years of...
TThe 13th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) took place May 14–24, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana, at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Watch for our interview with the gold medal winner in an upcoming issue of Harp Column. May 24, 2025 Final...
Harpist-composer Caroline Lizotte received the Jan V. Matejcek Prize for New Classical Music at the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) Gala 2025 in Montreal on May 4. The award recognizes her notable contributions to the harp...
Viennese harpist Elisabeth Plank is releasing her new album chimaera on June 6 on the Genuin label. The digital release will be available on all streaming and download platforms. According to a press release, chimaera consists entirely of world premiere recordings of...
The Opera Australia Orchestra has announced principal harp auditions. Applications are due by Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. AEST (GMT+10). This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents only. Auditions for this permanent, full-time...
Harpist Brandee Younger will release Gadabout Season, her third album for the Impulse! label, on June 13. The album is available for pre-order now. According to a press release, the album’s concept and title arose from a word-of-the-day email referencing “the...
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) is recruiting for the position of principal harp. These auditions are only open to those candidates with the right to work in New Zealand for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at the time of application. Live auditions will...
The American Harp Society and the World Harp Congress have extended two deadlines for participating in their joint One Harp World event in Toronto in 2026. One Harp World will convene in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 28–August 3, 2026. The call for proposals to...
The BBC Philharmonic has announced an opening for section principal harp. Harpists must apply via Musicalchairs by May 18. Auditions for this full-time, permanent position will be held June 25 and July 28 in the BBC Philharmonic’s studio at MediaCityUK. Shortlisting...
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