The United Kingdom Harp Competition has announced the winners of its 2024 contest. Hebe Kan won first prize; Kan is a student of Skaila Kanga at Trinity College, Cambridge. Stien De Neef (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire) won second prize, and Katie Lo (Royal Academy of...
The International Harp Contest in Israel is postponing its 22nd competition, originally scheduled for September of 2024. The competition will now take place Dec. 1–11, 2025. In an announcement on its website and social media channels, the organization says,...
Alis Huws, official Royal Harpist to HRH King Charles, has signed as an exclusive recording artist with Decca Classics. Her debut EP will be released later this year. Huws released a single from the album on May 3, her arrangement of the Welsh folksong “Tra Bo Dau”...
The Oregon Symphony in Portland, Ore., has appointed Matthew Tutsky as its new principal harpist, following auditions held Jan. 8–10. Tutsky says of his appointment, “I am so honored to be joining the incredible musicians of the Oregon Symphony as their principal...
The fourth Glowing Harp Competition, held April 1–30, awarded the first prize in its top division to Ligia Nowak of Poland. Eugenia Alfier (Italy) and Iva Dimitrijević (Serbia) tied for second prize. Lauren Swain (USA) won third prize. This year, 69 harpists from 19...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has appointed Francine (Fran) Marseille as its new executive director. Marseille was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was raised in California. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from California...
The Korea International Harp Competition (KIHC) has announced the winners of this year’s contest, which took place April 24–28, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. Renee Yadav of Singapore won first prize in the young professional division. Eve Lung (China) won first prize...
Cristina Montes Mateo is the new principal harpist of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (HBO). She was appointed by the HBO’s principal conductor Thomas Wilkins after three screened rounds of auditions on March 18 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. “As a new...
The Midwest Harp Festival in Wheaton, Ill., has announced the presenters for its 25th annual event. The festival will take place June 9–15; the registration deadline is May 1. Registered attendees have the opportunity to participate in ensemble rehearsals and the...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Spring Concert features the Aletheia Duo, consisting of Ann Yeung, harp, and Jonathan Keeble, flute. The concert will take place May 5 at 5 p.m. EDT at the Indiana University Collections at McCalla in Bloomington, Ind....
The Rogue Valley Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp for the 2024–2025 season. Applications are due via Acceptd by May 15. The auditions will be held June 12 in Ashland, Ore., for this core orchestra position. See the audition listing for more...
The Dewberry School of Music at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., has announced an opening for Adjunct Applied Harp Professor to teach individualized lessons, starting August 2024. The application deadline for full consideration is April 25, but the position...
The World Harp Competition at the 2024 Dutch Harp Festival (DHF) awarded Breton harpist and singer-songwriter Kevin Le Pennec first prize, as well as the audience prize, at the contest's final round on April 20. According to a press release, Le Pennec performed a solo...
The jury of the Dutch Harp Festival’s World Harp Competition has announced the three finalists: Kevin Le Pennec (France), Ariel Sol (United States), and Amy Nam (United States). The final round will take place this Saturday, April 20, during the 2024 Dutch Harp...
Symphony Tacoma has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must email a one-page resume in PDF format to scline@symphonytacoma.org by May 2. Auditions will be held May 18. View the audition listing for further details. Symphony Tacoma is a per-service...
The Cape Symphony, based in West Barnstable and Falmouth, Mass., has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email to weshopper@capesymphony.org by May 31. The auditions will be held June 11 at the Cape Symphony Falmouth...
The 45th American Harp Society (AHS) National Conference will take place June 16–19 at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Central Florida Chapter of the AHS, the conference centers on the theme “That’s Entertainment!” inspired by...
The 26th American Harp Society (AHS) National Competition will be held May 28–June 1, 2025, at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, California. The competition is open to harpists up to the age of 30 as of June 1, 2025. The online application form link and competition...
The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra has appointed Clara Wang principal harpist, following auditions held Oct. 15, 2023. Wang has begun her two-year tenure review procedure with the orchestra. Wang says of her appointment, “I’m beyond excited to be joining the...
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held June 24–25. Applications are due April 21 and selected candidates will be notified of an invitation to audition by May 3. For more information, view the...
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