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
Nov 8, 2022
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
Nov 4, 2022
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
Jul 15, 2022
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
Jul 14, 2022
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
Jul 12, 2022
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
Jul 11, 2022
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
Jun 28, 2022
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
Jun 17, 2022
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
Jun 7, 2022
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...
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