The 72nd ARD International Music Competition in Munich has announced the winners in the harp category, following four rounds of competition held Aug. 28–Sept. 6. Tjasha Gafner of Switzerland took home first prize, as well as the audience prize. Lea Maria Löffler...
The Helsinki Harp Festival has announced the winners of its 2023 competitions. The International Helsinki Harp Competition 2023 awarded second prize to Flora Antropius of France and third prize to Hilda Kunnola of Finland. Katilyne Roels of Belgium received a special...
Suoni d’Arpa has announced the winners of its 12th International Harp Contest in Italy, held Aug. 30–Sept. 3 in Saluzzo, Italy. Shamim Minoo won first prize in the top division. Virginia Pestugia was awarded second prize, and Mari Kelly won third prize. Hosted by the...
The Anchorage (Alaska) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions are scheduled for Sept. 25 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. For more information and to request an audition date, visit the orchestra’s website.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) in Norfolk, Va., has appointed Alexis Colner as its new principal harpist, beginning this fall. Auditions were held in February for this tenure-track position. Colner says she is looking forward to working with the VSO’s music...
The semifinals of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition took place Sept. 3, accompanied by the Münchener Kammerorchester. Of the six harpists selected as semifinalists, the three contestants advancing to the finals are: Alexandra Bidi, FranceTjasha Gafner,...
The second round of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition took place Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The six harpists advancing to the semifinals are: Alexandra Bidi, FranceMarcel Cara, FranceNoelia Cotuna Rizea, SpainTjasha Gafner, SwitzerlandJohanna Dorothea Görißen,...
The first round of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition in Munich took place Aug. 28–30. The harpists advancing to the second round are: Dariia Ahapova, UkraineAlexandra Bidi, FranceMarcel Cara, FranceNoelia Cotuna Rizea, SpainJulia Dietrich, GermanySéphora...
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have announced the appointment of Principal Harp Katherine Siochi, following four rounds of auditions. Siochi joins the San Francisco Symphony this September, performing on the Opening Night Gala and All...
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due by Nov. 3, and auditions will be held Nov. 15. Please see the audition listing for more information on the application process and required repertoire.
Harpist Lara Somogyi is set to release an expanded edition of her debut solo album !, featuring orchestral reworkings and remixes. Released last September, ! features experimental techniques on the harp, including putting blu-tack on the strings, playing the strings...
The Akron (Ohio) Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp. Committed applicants may schedule an audition appointment beginning Aug. 14 by sending a scheduling request and resume to the Akron Symphony Office via email to Sharon Smith. Auditions will take...
The Metropolitan Opera (the Met) has appointed Hannah Cope Johnson principal harpist. “I am delighted to become a part of the world-class storytelling that takes place at the Met,” Cope Johnson says. She will begin performing with the orchestra in the 2023–2024...
Michigan State University (MSU) has appointed Cheryl Losey Feder to its faculty, beginning in the fall 2023 semester. The previous harp professor at MSU was Chen-Yu Huang. “MSU is tremendously enthusiastic to support the next generation of harpists!” Losey Feder says....
The Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must send a CV, a copy of their birth certificate, and proof of citizenship by email to mviau@osdl.ca by Aug. 29. Applicants must also be Canadian citizens or permanent...
After 93 years as a family business, Kolacny Music in Denver is closing its store. David Kolacny says he plans to continue offering harp repairs, harp rentals, and publications through his Harps Nouveau website. We reached out to Kolacny to find out more. What was one...
The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held Oct. 15. The auditions are open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and applicants with employment authorization. Applicants must send a one-page...
The Peoria (Ill.) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must send a one-page resume, cover letter, and $40 refundable application fee by mail. All application materials must be received by Sept. 21. Please see the audition listing...
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held Oct. 1 at Eastern Michigan University. Applicants must send a one-page resume to the orchestra’s personnel manager. Please see the audition listing for more details,...
Dublin Conservatoire at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has appointed Rosanna Moore its new full-time assistant lecturer in harp, beginning in September. Moore’s appointment follows the retirement of harp professor Denise Kelly-McDonnell. The harp program...
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