Mexican harpist Emmanuel Padilla Holguín is the newly appointed principal harp of the Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM (OFUNAM), which performs at the concert hall Sala Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico City. “This is a dream come true for me—making music with great musicians...
The Royal Academy of Music in London has named Stephen Fitzpatrick as head of harp, beginning in the 2026–27 academic year. Catrin Finch will step down from her current role as head of harp at the end of this academic year, but she will continue with the harp...
Grace Roepke is the newly appointed principal harp of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO), starting this fall. Roepke says she is thrilled to join the ensemble. “There is such a palpable love for music-making when playing with and listening to the SLSO,” she says....
The American Harp Society (AHS) has appointed harpist Megan Sesma as its next executive director. Sesma will begin her new role on Oct. 1, 2026, succeeding Kathryn McManus, the first executive director of the AHS, who will retire at the end of 2026 after almost 12...
Cheng Wei (Ashley) Lim is the newly appointed principal harp of the Binghamton (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra. “I’m thrilled to join the Binghamton Philharmonic and look forward to making music with such a passionate and talented group of musicians,” Lim says. “I’m...
Singaporean harpist Lishan Tan is the newly appointed principal harp of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. “I’m really excited to be part of an orchestra with such a rich history and a genuine commitment to its community,” Tan says. “Their focus on education,...
The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria) has appointed Anne-Sophie Bertrand harp professor, beginning in October 2026. “I’m extremely honored to join the professor team at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz from October 2026, alongside...
Harpist, educator, and musician entrepreneur Alix Raspé Gray has been appointed to new faculty positions at Phillips Exeter Academy and the Longy School of Music of Bard College. In a press release, Raspé Gray says she is honored to join the faculties of both schools....
The Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam has recently appointed two new harp teachers, Joost Willemze and Albane Baron, both starting in 2026. According to a press release, they join current teacher Lenie de Meij to form a team of three that works closely on...
Caitlin Mehrtens is the newly appointed principal harp of both the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra and Houston Ballet Orchestra. “Being a part of such incredible productions is a dream come true,” Mehrtens says of her recent appointments. “I grew up in the pit because...
