The Korea International Harp Competition has announced the rules and repertoire for its next edition, to be held March 29–April 5, 2026. Held every two years, the competition is open to applicants of all nationalities, born in 1994 or after. For more information,...
The Concours Français de la Harpe has announced required repertoire for its next edition, to be held Feb. 13–15, 2026, in Limoges, France. The annual competition’s 12 repertoire divisions are open to harpists of all nationalities, with no age limit. Harpists can apply...
The Dutch Harp Festival Association (DHF) has announced the 2026 edition of its World Harp Competition. The international competition is open to harpists of all ages and nationalities, and welcomes repertoire from any genre. The competition consists of four rounds: a...
The United Kingdom Harp Competition has announced the winners of its 2025 competition. Heather Brooks won first prize; Brooks is a student of Imogen Barford and graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2024. Natalie Lo (Royal Academy of Music)...
The 2025 American Harp Society (AHS) National Competition took place May 30–31 at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, California, with the winners’ recital and awards ceremony taking place June 1. As first prize winner of the Young Professional Division, Renée Murphy...
The 2nd International Harp Competition “Ángel Padilla Crespo” has announced the results of its online contest held this spring, in which recorded video submissions serve as the competition performances. In the solo harp category for competitors up to 16 years of age,...
The 13th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) took place May 14–24, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana, at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Watch for our interview with the gold medal winner in an upcoming issue of Harp Column. May 24, 2025 Final...
TThe 13th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) took place May 14–24, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana, at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Watch for our interview with the gold medal winner in an upcoming issue of Harp Column. May 24, 2025 Final...
The VII Mexico International Harp Competition and Festival will take place March 8–15, 2026, in Mexico City. All stages of the competition are open to the public. Mexican harpist Baltazar Juárez founded the competition and festival in 2006 with the goal of helping...
The Montreal Harp Competition has announced repertoire and rules for its 2nd edition. Hosted by the Montreal Harp Society, the competition will take place this October and is open to harpists of all nationalities, with no age limit. Harpists may choose to register in...
