Harpist Bridget Kibbey makes her debut on the Pentatone label with her new album Crossing the Ocean, available as a digital-only release on Oct. 13. The album features six solo works for harp commissioned from an international set of composers, including Kinan Azmeh’s...
The Institut de France held an awards ceremony for recent recipients of the Prix Gisèle Tissier-Grandpierre. Constance Luzzati was awarded the 2022 prize, while Anaïs Gaudemard received the award in 2021. According to the Institut de France, this annual award provides...
The Jackson (Mich.) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due by Oct. 27, and auditions will be held Nov. 4. Please see the audition listing for more information on the application process and required repertoire.
Updated July 25, 2024 The American Harp Society (AHS) will hold its next Summer Institute at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Conference Center in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Texas, June 17–20, 2027. The event was originally scheduled for June 2025. The...
The American Harp Society (AHS) will hold its 45th National Conference June 16–19, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. The Central Florida Chapter will host this conference, centered on the theme “That’s Entertainment!” Workshop topics include repertoire, technology for musicians,...
The Focus on Youth committee of the World Harp Congress (WHC) is initiating an online version of its Focus on Youth program in September 2024. The WHC states on its website, “The goal of the Focus on Youth Concerts is to establish a platform for gifted young...
Turkish harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu is releasing her new album Alâim-i Semâ (Rainbow) on all digital platforms Sept. 29. Her single “The Cry of the Flamingos” is available now. The album features a series of Pancaroğlu’s compositions, which she describes as “shaped by...
Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., has appointed Johanna Wienholts to its faculty, starting September 2023. “Lawrence [University] is an extremely nurturing and creative environment,” Wienholts says. “Dean [of the Conservatory of Music] Brian Pertl is committed to...
The Historical Harp Society of Ireland’s autumn Acadamh na gCláirseach—Academy of Early Irish Harp will present three online courses, starting Oct. 14, suitable for players of any kind of harp from post-beginner to professional levels. The course topics include...
Lever harpist and composer Amelia Romano is set to release a new album Sept. 20. Levers Engaged: Classical Works Re-imagined for Harp features 20 works ranging from 17th-century Scarlatti sonatas and an 18th-century Naderman sonatina to works by 20th-century...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced its fall concert, to be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Auer Hall. Tickets are available for purchase in advance on the USAIHC website or at the door. The concert features the Crimson Duo (Jaymee Haefner,...
Mary Lattimore’s fifth album is set for release Oct. 6 and is now available for pre-order. The new album features six original tracks that the artist describes as reflections on the passage of time and the changing world around her. “When I think of these songs, I...
The Utah Chapter of the American Harp Society (AHS) has announced the results of its inaugural Utah Harp Competition, held Sept. 9 in Salt Lake City. Nearly 30 students between the ages of 8 and 23 competed in four divisions for a total of $1,350 in prizes. Monet...
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Wales, is hosting a harp and guitar weekend Oct. 28–29. The festival features artists such as improvisational harpist Rhodri Davies, harpist Parker Ramsay, the Mela Guitar Quartet, and classical guitarist David...
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has appointed Benjamin Albertson principal harpist after the retirement of former principal harpist Patricia Harris. Albertson begins the position this 2023–2024 season, following an audition in the fall of 2022. Albertson says he...
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...
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