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Winners of the top category of the 9th Félix Godefroid International Harp Competition hold their award certificates onstage, with members of the jury and competition organizers standing behind them

9th Félix Godefroid competition announces winners

May 7, 2026 | Competitions

Lishan Tan poses with a gold harp against a black background

Tan appointed to New Haven Symphony Orchestra

May 4, 2026 | Appointments

A grid containing individual headshots of five harpists with harps

Q and A: OHW Performers on Mixing Music and Multimedia

May 1, 2026 | Q-and-A

Floraleda Sacchi plays a pedal harp in a very dark setting, illuminated by warm yellow lights under the neck of the harp

Sacchi releases album dedicated to music of Joe Hisaishi

Apr 27, 2026 | New Recordings

Laurie Buchanan poses with a smile with her hands ready to play her harp

Remembering Laurie Buchanan (1939–2026)

Apr 24, 2026 | In Memoriam

A black-and-white photo of Mari Lola Higueras as a young woman standing beside a harp with gilded column

Remembering Mari Lola Higueras (1930–2026)

Apr 24, 2026 | In Memoriam

Harp Column placeholder image displaying the text “Competition Results: 2026 Korea International Harp Competition” with a picture of a harp in the background

2026 Korea International Harp Competition names winners

Apr 21, 2026 | Competitions

Harp Column placeholder image displaying the text “Job Opening: Guest Lecturer in Harp (part-time), Wheaton College Conservatory of Music” with a picture of a harp in the background

Wheaton College seeks guest lecturer in harp

Apr 20, 2026 | Job Openings

Moya Brennan performs on a lever harp, with her face turned towards a microphone positioned for singing

Remembering Moya Brennan (1952–2026)

Apr 20, 2026 | In Memoriam

Harp Column placeholder image displaying the text “Job Opening: Colorado Ballet Orchestra Principal Harp” with a picture of a harp in the background

Colorado Ballet Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Apr 20, 2026 | Job Openings

Winners of the 2026 World Harp Competition hold prize certificates at the awards ceremony

9th World Harp Competition in Utrecht announces prize winners

Apr 18, 2026 | DHF World Harp Competition

Anne-Sophie Bertrand stands with her harp against a black background

Bertrand appointed harp professor at University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Apr 14, 2026 | Appointments

Performers, composer, and producers of Kimiko’s Pearl smile while standing on the orange carpet at the 2026 JUNO Awards Gala

Anraku among four musicians on JUNO Award-winning album

Apr 14, 2026 | Awards

Alix Raspé Gray stands beside her harp with a green field and forest in the background

Raspé Gray appointed to faculty positions at Phillips Exeter Academy and Bard College

Apr 7, 2026 | Appointments

Erica Goodman stands in front of a harp with a gilded column

Q and A with OHW featured performer Erica Goodman

Apr 6, 2026 | Q-and-A

Stephanie Babirak sits at the base of her harp wearing a black dress in dramatic red lighting

Babirak releases second album

Mar 30, 2026 | New Recordings

Harp Column placeholder image displaying the text “News: California Harp Center opens in Bay Area” with a picture of a harp in the background

California Harp Center opens in San Francisco Bay Area

Mar 30, 2026 | Industry News

Harp Column placeholder image displaying the text “Job Opening: Teacher of Sightreading in Harp, CNSMDP” with a picture of a harp in the background

Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP) seeks teacher of sightreading class in harp

Mar 30, 2026 | Job Openings

A black-and-white image of Julie Campiche playing her harp

Campiche releases debut solo album

Mar 30, 2026 | New Recordings

Harp Column placeholder image displaying the text “Job Opening: Head of Harp at Royal Academy of Music (London)” with a picture of a harp in the background

Royal Academy of Music announces opening for head of harp department

Mar 30, 2026 | Job Openings

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