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 Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston, Texas, has appointed Allegra Lilly as Associate Professor of Harp, starting in the fall of 2025. “I’m deeply honored to become part of the Shepherd legacy,” Lilly says in a press release. “The faculty is made...
The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Orchestra has appointed Merve Kocabeyler as its new harpist. “I am truly excited to join the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Orchestra and to be part of such a vibrant artistic community,” Kocabeyler says. “Performing opera has...
The Fort Collins Symphony in Fort Collins, Colo., has appointed Abigail Enssle as principal harp starting in April. She says she is excited to collaborate with fellow musicians in her community, both in larger orchestral settings and small ensembles, and to join a...
Rachel Ferris recently joined the faculty of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, as professor of harp, effective August 2024. “I look forward to developing the harp program and continuing to partner with the university on upcoming projects,” Ferris says. Ferris...
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...
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 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...
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee has appointed Krysten Keches assistant professor of harp, effective fall 2024. “I’m thrilled to be working with Boston Conservatory’s harp students and am excited to support their diverse interests alongside fellow harp faculty...
The Belgian National Orchestra (BNO) has selected Italian harpist Virginia Pestugia as one of its new Orchestra Academy members for the 2024–2025 season. Students at Belgium’s eight conservatories and music schools audition at their conservatory; selected candidates...
