The 22nd International Harp Contest in Israel is returning to Jerusalem, where it was first established. On the competition website and social media, the competition organizers say, “This competition has a rich history; bringing it back to its roots makes this one...
The West Point Band has announced a harp audition. Applications, including preliminary recordings, are due April 1. The live audition round will be held Sept. 15. The West Point Band is a U.S. Army premier band whose main duty is to perform for local, national, and...
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp, open to candidates of all nationalities. Applications must include a CV and video recording link and must be submitted via the orchestra’s application portal by April 6. Applications can...
The State Opera-Ruse in Bulgaria has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due March 15. See the audition listing for more details. More information will be available soon on the State Opera-Ruse career page. State Opera-Ruse is a cultural...
The 44th Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF) will take place April 11–15 at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. The festival features concerts, courses (in person and online), workshops, and ceilidh (a social event with music, singing, dancing, and/or...
The 2nd Ceren Necipoglu Istanbul International Harp Festival 2025 has announced the results of its competitions. In the solo harp competition, Zarina Zaradna of Poland won first prize in the Young Hope category, and Teodora Cotuna Rizea of Spain was the winner of the...
After winning two orchestral auditions in October 2024, Carla Fabris is the new principal harpist of the New Mexico Philharmonic and the Santa Fe Symphony. She began her new positions in December 2024. “I am absolutely thrilled to have won these two principal harp...
The orchestra of the Opéra de Marseille is seeking a principal harpist. Applications are due by April 29; the auditions are set to take place May 9. The position start date will be Oct. 2. For more information, view the audition listing.
The 3rd International Harp Competition Elena Carfi has announced required repertoire for its online contest in 2025. Applications are due by Sept. 30. Applicants must submit video recordings between October 1–15. Results for the competition will be announced in...
Somerset Folk Harp Festival founder Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Nitsch Serviente passed away on Jan. 24. The Somerset Folk Harp Festival shared the following tribute on social media: “Gerry’s vision and dedication shaped the Somerset Folk Harp Festival into what it is...
Harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet has recorded two works for harp and orchestra with the Berliner Philharmoniker, of which she is principal harpist. The new digital album is available as a download from Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings, as well as on major streaming...
The American Harp Foundation (AHF) is announcing dates and required repertoire for its upcoming awards and scholarships. These include the biennial Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Memorial Competition, which will take place in May 2026, as well as the annual Kathy...
Opera Philadelphia, under Music Director Corrado Rovaris, has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due via Audition Cafe by April 14. The auditions will be held April 28–29. For more information, visit the Opera Philadelphia website.
Turkish harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu has been appointed to three positions related to the cultural heritage of the Chinese harp and other harp-like instruments. Pancaroğlu has been appointed Executive Vice President of the International Harp-Related Intangible Cultural...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced the 45 harpists from 19 countries competing in its 13th contest, which will take place May 14–24 in Bloomington, Ind. The USAIHC is a triennial competition that takes place at Indiana University’s Jacobs...
The Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester has appointed Héloïse Carlean Jones principal harpist, beginning March 15, 2025. “I am very excited and honored to be joining the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester, an institution with a tradition of over 200 years and...
One Harp World is a collaboration between the American Harp Society and the World Harp Congress. The event will convene in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 28–August 3, 2026. One Harp World invites those who are interested in presenting or performing during the event to...
Check out Harp Column’s 2025 competition rundown below to find out about upcoming opportunities at a glance. 26th American Harp Society National Competition May 28–June 1Application period: March 1–April 1Find out more details. Anne Adams Awards May 2026Find out more...
The Rave Harps International Prestige Award has announced its 2025 event, consisting of a harp chamber competition and composition competition, open to all nationalities. The event will be held online, with a live Prestige Award winners’ concert...
The Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile has announced auditions for a contractual position for principal harp; the successful applicant will fill this temporary position from March 3, 2025, to August 21, 2025. Harpists must send applications by email to...
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