The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has announced international auditions to be held on March 16 for its principal harp position, which begins in September. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email. For further information, including the repertoire list and...
The 2024 Dutch Harp Festival (DHF) World Harp Competition has announced the 25 candidates who have advanced to the video round, following a preselection round. The competition will stream the video round performances on its YouTube channel on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Central...
Harpist Faith Carman died on Dec. 20, 2023, in Farmington, Maine. Born on Jan. 23, 1941, in Bethesda, Maryland, Carman was best-known in the harp world for her many publications. Former American Harp Society (AHS) President Lynne Aspnes says Carman’s most memorable...
The USA International Harp Competition announced the death of Maria Casale on its social media outlets, writing the following tribute: The USA International Harp Competition is deeply saddened to announce the passing of harpist Maria Casale, gold medalist of the first...
The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra has announced auditions for a harp position, with two rounds of auditions to be held May 4 and May 9 near Tokyo. Application forms must be submitted by mail and are due by 6 p.m. Japan time on March 15. Please see the audition listing for...
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held March 18 in Los Angeles. Applicants must send a one-page resume by Jan. 14 to hboauditions@laphil.org. Please see the audition listing for further details, including...
The Szczecin (Poland) Philharmonic has announced auditions for a harp position, with two rounds of auditions to be held Feb. 28 at the Szczecin Philharmonic Chamber Hall. Applicants must submit the required application documents by email by Feb. 21. Please see the...
The San Luis Obispo Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held April 26 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Applicants must submit a one-page resume via email, an online application, and a non-refundable audition deposit of $25 by April 4....
The 2024 Harpe en Avesnois festival will take place March 19–23, as well as on May 18, Oct. 12, and Dec. 17. Featured performers on March 19–23 will include harpist Evelyn Huber, harpist Alexander Boldachev in duo with violinist Semion Gurevich, and “The Glow Within”...
The Somerset Folk Harp Festival in Parsippany, N.J., has announced the presenters for its 2024 edition. The festival will take place in person and online July 18–21, with an additional weekend of online workshops July 27–28. The early-bird registration rate is...
The China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra (China NCPA Orchestra) has announced an opening for co-principal of harp. Applications are due Jan. 14. Auditions for this full-time position will be held Feb. 21 in Berlin and Feb. 24 in London. Led by Music...
The Portuguese Harp Association (APH) will host APHarpa Day on February 18. The event is an online concert featuring Portuguese harp music and will be available to view on the association’s YouTube channel and on the Facebook event page. Register to submit a video...
Lyon & Healy has announced that it will move to a new location within the Chicagoland area in 2025. “With the increased demand for Lyon & Healy instruments, we simply need a larger factory space,” the Chicago harpmaker says. Founded in 1864, Lyon & Healy...
The Dutch Harp Festival (DHF) has announced its 2024 lineup. With a theme of “Night of a 1000 Strings,” this year’s festival will take place in TivoliVredenburg Utrecht on April 20. In addition to music in a variety of genres, the festival also features visuals,...
The New Bedford (Mass.) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held Jan. 18, 2024, at Somerville Music Spaces in Massachusetts. Applicants must send a resume by Jan. 8 to Personnel Manager Wes Hopper at...
The Italian Harp Association has announced the repertoire for its 13th International Harp Contest in Italy Suoni d’Arpa. The competition will take place Aug. 27–Sept. 1, 2024, at the Fondazione Scuola di Alto Perfezionamento Musicale, in the medieval town of Saluzzo....
The Manchester Harp Festival will take place Jan. 19–20, 2024, led by Artistic Director Louise Thomson. The two-day event includes performances, workshops, “Meet the Artist” events, children’s activities, and a competition for harpists of all abilities. Anneleen...
The 1st International Harp Ensemble Music Competition (IMC 2024) opens for early bird registration in January 2024. The deadline for regular registration is March 30, 2024. This online competition is for harp duos, harp trios, and harp quartets; its required...
New York City Ballet has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held March 25–27, 2024, at Lincoln Center. Applicants must send a one-page resume by Feb. 1 to Orchestra Manager David Titcomb at orchauditions@nycballet.com, and will receive a...
The Korea International Harp Competition (KIHC) has announced the jury for its 2024 contest, which will take place in Seoul, South Korea, April 24–28. Karen Vaughan (U.K.) will serve as chairman of the jury. Harpists Yolanda Kondonassis (USA), Sivan Magen (Israel),...
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