harpcolumn

Mexico International Harp Competition announces 2022 winners

Mexico International Harp Competition announces 2022 winners

The sixth edition of the Mexico International Harp Competition took place Nov. 11–19 in Mexico City. Li Shan Tan of Singapore won first prize of the Young Professional Division (for contestants 36 and under). In addition to a monetary award of $1,500, Tan’s prize...

Slovenian Harp Association announces repertoire for sixth competition

Slovenian Harp Association announces repertoire for sixth competition

The International Competition of the Slovenian Harp Association has announced the required repertoire for its sixth competition, set to take place March 31–April 2, 2023, in Velenje, Slovenia. The deadline for applications is Feb. 12, 2023, with a discounted entry fee...

Martine Géliot harp competition announces 2022 winners

Martine Géliot harp competition announces 2022 winners

The Concours Martine Géliot has announced the winners of its 2022 competition, held Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Avon–Pays de Fontainebleau, France. Zoé Buyck (France) took home first prize. In addition to the 2000 € award, Buyck receives a complete set of 47 harp strings and...

YAHC announces 2022 winners

YAHC announces 2022 winners

The Young Artist’s Harp Competition (YAHC) has announced the winners of this year's competition, held June 21–25 in Chestertown, Maryland. The competition takes place every two years in conjunction with the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar summer training programs....

International Harp Contest in Israel announces 2024 repertoire

International Harp Contest in Israel announces 2024 repertoire

Updated July 1, 2024 The International Harp Contest in Israel is postponing its 22nd competition, which will now take place Dec. 1–11, 2025. The competition was originally scheduled to take place Sept. 16–26, 2024, in Akko. Repertoire announcement as of July 14, 2022...

Concours Français de la Harpe announces 12th edition

Concours Français de la Harpe announces 12th edition

The Concours Français de la Harpe will hold its 12th edition Feb. 10–12, 2023, in Limoges, France. The competition’s 12 repertoire divisions are open to harpists of all nationalities, with no age limit. Harpists can apply to multiple divisions. Prize sponsors include...

Wan wins 12th USA International Harp Competition

Wan wins 12th USA International Harp Competition

Noël Wan of Taiwan won the gold medal winner at the 12th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) following the final stage of the triennial contest held July 9 in Bloomington, Indiana, capping four stages of competition over 10 days. Huw Boucher of Wales won the...

12th USA International Harp Competition preview

12th USA International Harp Competition preview

More than 40 harpists from 20  countries gather in Bloomington, Indiana, this week to compete in the 12th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC). The 10-day event includes four stages of competition, as well as several additional events and...

AHS Foundation awards 2022 Kids for Camp Scholarship

AHS Foundation awards 2022 Kids for Camp Scholarship

The American Harp Society (AHS) Foundation awarded the 2022 Kids for Camp Scholarship to Joselyn Sky Goldman. The thirteen-year-old is from Atascadero, California, and is a student of Penny Howk Beavers. With her $500 award, Goldman will attend the Central Coast Harp...

7th Hong Kong International Harp Competition announces repertoire

7th Hong Kong International Harp Competition announces repertoire

The 7th Hong Kong International Harp Competition has announced required repertoire and other application details. Applicants may register between July 2 and August 1 and submit their videos between September 15 and 30. The competition consists of 12 divisions by age...