The Italian Harp Association, in collaboration with the Omraam Foundation ETS and Stella Mattutina Edizioni Publishing House, announces the First International Competition of Harp Composition “Daniele Garella.” The contest is dedicated to the late Florentine composer...
The Italian Harp Association has announced the repertoire for its 14th International Harp Contest in Italy Suoni d’Arpa. The competition will take place Aug. 26–31, 2025, at the Fondazione Scuola di Alto Perfezionamento Musicale, in the medieval town of Saluzzo in the...
Organized by the “Opera Zero” Cultural Association of Bari (Italy), the 2nd International Harp Competition “Ángel Padilla Crespo” will take place this spring. The online competition is open to musicians of all nationalities and is divided into four solo harp...
In her new album available May 23 on digital platforms, Swedish jazz and experimental harpist Stina Hellberg Agback features original compositions for her ensemble, Shinken Shobu. According to a press release, “shinken shobu” is a Japanese expression meaning “a duel...
The Orchestre de Paris has announced auditions for its solo harp position, open to applicants of all nationalities. Applicants must submit an online application form and CV by June 30 for the pre-screening round. Auditions will be held October 8–9. Please see the...
Following auditions held in July 2024, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has appointed Sophie Baird-Daniel principal harp, after the retirement of Julia Rovinsky. Baird-Daniel began her new role with the orchestra in October 2024. “It’s such an honor to join a storied...
The American Harp Foundation has extended the deadline for the Lucile Lawrence Award. Applications are now due May 20. View Harp Column’s previous competition announcement for more information.
French harpist Marcel Cara has released his debut solo album. Recorded on the Paraty label, Résurgence is now available as a CD and on digital platforms. According to a press release, the program hinges on Cara’s transcriptions of three Debussy pieces—“Hommage à...
The Great Falls (Mont.) Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp. The audition will take place virtually May 2–4, with an additional final live round if requested by the audition committee. To apply, email a one-page resume to auditions@gfsymphony.org by...
Harpist Penny Howk Beavers (1942–2025) was born on August 30, 1942, to John and Aileen Howk, in Joliet, Illinois, where she began her study of the harp at age five, guided by her mother whose loving instruction led the way to a legendary career, as a professional...
