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French harpist Élizabeth Fontan-Binoche standing outdoors with her harp smiling

Remembering Élizabeth Fontan-Binoche (1926–2026)

Oct 17, 2026 | In Memoriam

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International Harp Contest in Israel appoints new director and restructures 22nd edition

Oct 12, 2026 | International Harp Contest in Israel

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Het Balletorkest in Amsterdam announces principal harp opening

Oct 12, 2026 | Job Openings

Anna Hagen stands beside her harp against a gray gradient background

Hagen releases album of 12 carols

Oct 12, 2026 | New Recordings

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Concours International de Harpe de Paris announces inaugural competition

Oct 8, 2026 | Competitions

Duplantier appointed to United States Coast Guard Band

Oct 7, 2026 | Appointments

Veronika Lemishenko smiles with her harp in the background

Lemishenko appointed co-principal harp tutor at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Oct 7, 2026 | Appointments

Dusty Strings craftspeople applying finishing touches to harp number 25,000

Dusty Strings reaches two instrument milestones

Oct 5, 2026 | Industry News

Rachel Hair stands against a weathered wooden wall beside her lever harp

Hair releases second solo album

Oct 5, 2026 | New Recordings

Steiner releases debut album featuring favorite covers

Sep 30, 2026 | New Recordings

A black-and-white image of Richard Allen standing with his harp

Allen appointed to BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Sep 30, 2026 | Appointments

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4th International Harp Competition Elena Carfi announces repertoire

Sep 30, 2026 | Competitions

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York Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Sep 9, 2026 | Job Openings

Jess Garland with her harp wearing a gold dress and standing against a gold background

Garland releases debut album

Sep 4, 2026 | New Recordings

A black-and-white photo of the Rock City Falls trio members standing with their instruments against a white background

Rock City Falls Trio releases debut album

Sep 4, 2026 | New Recordings

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New Zealand Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp auditions

Sep 4, 2026 | Job Openings

Winners of the 15th International Competition Suoni d’Arpa top division stand onstage

15th Suoni d’Arpa competition announces winners

Sep 4, 2026 | Competitions

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Vermont Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp auditions

Sep 4, 2026 | Job Openings

Zoe Vandermeer stands beside her triple harp

Vandermeer releases album of Dowland songs

Aug 20, 2026 | New Recordings

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Atlanta Ballet Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Aug 20, 2026 | Job Openings

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