Nuiko Wadden will join the faculty of the Oberlin Conservatory (her alma mater) as an assistant professor of harp, beginning in the fall of 2026. Wadden says in a press release that she brings teaching insights from her varied career, including orchestral and chamber...
The Aarhus Symphony Orchestra in Denmark has appointed Dutch harpist Marianne Hofman principal harp. “It is an incredible honor to become the new principal harp of the Aarhus Symfoniorkester,” Hofman says. “I am thrilled to join this inspiring orchestra, contribute to...
The Las Vegas Philharmonic has appointed Costa Rican harpist María Paula Loría to its principal harp position. Loría says she is grateful for her new appointment and the opportunities it presents. “I am looking forward to playing fun and beautiful repertoire with this...
LUCA School of Arts in Leuven, Belgium, has appointed Claudia Lamanna harp professor. Lamanna says, “My aim for the harp class in the lively cosmopolitan environment of LUCA School of Arts in Leuven (Belgium) is to focus on excellence in classical music performance,...
The China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra (NCPAO) in Beijing has appointed Chinese harpist Qi Han associate principal harp. “After seven years of studying and performing in Europe, returning to my home country feels both meaningful and inspiring as I...
The Kalamazoo (Michigan) Symphony Orchestra has appointed Anna Dunlap principal harp. “I am really looking forward to performing Mahler 3 in February and to the world premiere of a new violin concerto in March with my colleagues in the Kalamazoo Symphony,” Dunlap...
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, has named Bridget Kibbey associate professor of harp, starting in fall 2026. “I’m excited to join a community with a rich history of excellence, while supporting the next generation of musicians as they prepare for and...
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance has appointed Yolanda Kondonassis to join the department of strings faculty as director of the harp studio, starting this fall. Kondonassis will assume leadership of the harp studio upon the retirement of...
Turkish harpist Güneş Hızlılar has been appointed to two new positions in her hometown of Istanbul, joining the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra and the faculty of the Maltepe University Conservatory. “After many enriching years performing with leading orchestras...
Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles has appointed Alexander Boldachev adjunct professor on its harp faculty, beginning in January 2026. The school offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees and a two-year artist certificate program. “I will teach classical and...
