The Korea International Harp Competition (KIHC) has announced the winners of this year’s contest, which took place April 24–28, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. Renee Yadav of Singapore won first prize in the young professional division. Eve Lung (China) won first prize...
Cristina Montes Mateo is the new principal harpist of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (HBO). She was appointed by the HBO’s principal conductor Thomas Wilkins after three screened rounds of auditions on March 18 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. “As a new...
The Midwest Harp Festival in Wheaton, Ill., has announced the presenters for its 25th annual event. The festival will take place June 9–15; the registration deadline is May 1. Registered attendees have the opportunity to participate in ensemble rehearsals and the...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Spring Concert features the Aletheia Duo, consisting of Ann Yeung, harp, and Jonathan Keeble, flute. The concert will take place May 5 at 5 p.m. EDT at the Indiana University Collections at McCalla in Bloomington, Ind....
The Rogue Valley Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp for the 2024–2025 season. Applications are due via Acceptd by May 15. The auditions will be held June 12 in Ashland, Ore., for this core orchestra position. See the audition listing for more...
The Dewberry School of Music at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., has announced an opening for Adjunct Applied Harp Professor to teach individualized lessons, starting August 2024. The application deadline for full consideration is April 25, but the position...
The World Harp Competition at the 2024 Dutch Harp Festival (DHF) awarded Breton harpist and singer-songwriter Kevin Le Pennec first prize, as well as the audience prize, at the contest's final round on April 20. According to a press release, Le Pennec performed a solo...
The jury of the Dutch Harp Festival’s World Harp Competition has announced the three finalists: Kevin Le Pennec (France), Ariel Sol (United States), and Amy Nam (United States). The final round will take place this Saturday, April 20, during the 2024 Dutch Harp...
Symphony Tacoma has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must email a one-page resume in PDF format to scline@symphonytacoma.org by May 2. Auditions will be held May 18. View the audition listing for further details. Symphony Tacoma is a per-service...
The Cape Symphony, based in West Barnstable and Falmouth, Mass., has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email to weshopper@capesymphony.org by May 31. The auditions will be held June 11 at the Cape Symphony Falmouth...
The 45th American Harp Society (AHS) National Conference will take place June 16–19 at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Central Florida Chapter of the AHS, the conference centers on the theme “That’s Entertainment!” inspired by...
The 26th American Harp Society (AHS) National Competition will be held May 28–June 1, 2025, at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, California. The competition is open to harpists up to the age of 30 as of June 1, 2025. The online application form link and competition...
The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra has appointed Clara Wang principal harpist, following auditions held Oct. 15, 2023. Wang has begun her two-year tenure review procedure with the orchestra. Wang says of her appointment, “I’m beyond excited to be joining the...
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held June 24–25. Applications are due April 21 and selected candidates will be notified of an invitation to audition by May 3. For more information, view the...
The Mid-Texas Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held May 5. Applicants must submit a resume by email and a refundable audition deposit by mail by April 10. Candidates will be provided with the repertoire list and excerpts when an...
The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg has announced an upcoming audition for its next harp academy position, set to take place May 25. The position is for the 2024–2025 season, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Applications are due April 2. The...
The Hampton Roads Harp Competition has announced the winners of the 2024 contest. Following a preliminary video round, the final round of the competition took place March 16 in conjunction with the Hampton Roads Harp Festival (HRHF) at Old Dominion University in...
Harpist Brandee Younger is the recipient of a 2024 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Jazz Album” for Brand New Life. Younger says she is honored to win the award. “I’m so grateful, and it’s...
The Lima (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held April 7. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by email. For further information and a list of required repertoire, see the audition listing.
Irish harpist, concertina player, and composer Aisling Lyons releases her new single “Sunbeam” on March 15th. According to a press release, this “heartfelt and original contemporary harp composition… is a poignant tribute to her late friend Sarah and showcases...
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