The Great Falls (Mont.) Symphony has appointed Ellie Yamanaka principal harp, following auditions held this spring. “I’m excited for the opportunity of making music with a new community of musicians building new meaningful connections,” Yamanaka says. A freelance...
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra has appointed Katherine Ventura principal harp. She will begin performing with the orchestra this fall. “This season’s repertoire includes so many harpist favorites, and I can’t wait to meet and work with my new colleagues and Maestro...
Cruit Éireann/Harp Ireland (CÉHI), the national resource organization for the Irish harp, has appointed Tríona Ní Dhuibhir as its new Chief Executive Officer. According to a press release, Ní Dhuibhir will lead CÉHI in its next phase, promoting the Irish harp,...
Ruth Bennett won the audition for the principal harp position at Opera Philadelphia and will begin performing with the ensemble this fall. “I love that opera is a collaborative fusion of many facets of art—music, theater, lighting design, sets, and fashion (I’m an...
The Kansas City Symphony has appointed Yun Chai Lee principal harp. “I’m most looking forward to making music with, learning from, and being inspired by an incredible group of musicians—and of course, working with Maestro Matthias Pintscher,” Lee says. “Oh, and also...
Following principal harp auditions held in South Australia last November, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has appointed Jessica Fotinos to a trial period. “Whilst I’m still on trial for another three months, I have loved my time with the ASO so far,” Fotinos...
The Greek National Opera has appointed Ersilia Mikrou principal harp. “I am deeply honored to join the Greek National Opera as principal harpist,” Mikrou says. “This institution has been a cornerstone of my musical upbringing, and it is incredibly meaningful to return...
Caroline Wilkins joined the Boise Philharmonic as principal harp in 2024. “It’s been an honor to join the Boise Philharmonic and perform alongside these talented musicians,” she says. “I’ve been highly impressed with the fabulous programming, and am thrilled to be...
The Detroit Opera Orchestra has appointed Juan Riveros principal harp, beginning in the 2025–2026 season. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Detroit Opera Orchestra and look forward to memorable music-making alongside my colleagues,” Riveros says. “After many years of...
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...
