A new digital conference and competition, One Pedal Off, has announced its 2021 conference schedule. The conference will be held online July 30–Aug. 1. Presenters include Joseph Rebman, Noël Wan, Lara Somogyi, Jess Garland, Charles Overton, and more. We caught up with...
What harp resolutions did you set this year? Has the pandemic affected your motivation or canceled your plans? If you’re looking for ways to amp up your motivation and find inspiration this spring, you’re in luck! Check out these spring harp festivals around the...
If your summer music plans have been canceled and you're wondering what you can do to fill in the gap, look no further. We've found a dozen summer camps that are hosting their programs virtually, and there is something for everyone. Whether you're a beginning harp...
Both the 2020 American Harp Society National Conference in Orlando, Fl. and the 2020 World Harp Congress in Cardiff, Wales have been postponed. Originally scheduled for this June and July respectively, the coordinators for these two events have made the difficult...
On April 14, Oberlin Conservatory will launch "Stage Left," a concert series streamed at oberlin.edu. First on the lineup is Yolanda Kondonassis' 2016 performance of the Ginastera Harp Concerto with the Oberlin Orchestra. The concert will begin with an interview...
The Glowing Harp Festival, scheduled to take place this April, has been canceled as a result of COVID-19. As a substitute, the festival will livestream a concert on Instagram on April 10. Dubbed the Glowing Harp Marathon, harpists such as Isabelle Moretti, Anaïs...
On July 25, harpists will gather in Cardiff, Wales for the opening day of the 14th World Harp Congress. Billed as "an intensive but fun-filled week of recitals, concerts, lectures, masterclasses and workshops," the festival's aim is to celebrate "the versatility and...
What harp resolutions did you set for the new decade? How do you stay focused on your goals and find inspiration throughout the year? If surrounding yourself by talented musicians and soaking in quality music is part of your plan, then this is the post for you! Take a...
Just like that, summer is nearing its end, and for many, the school year is about to begin. With the onset of a new season comes a lot of exciting opportunities to get inspired by harpists around the world. Check out our festival roundup below to find one that...
Kim Robertson has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Somerset Folk Harp Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. Celebrated for forging her own path as a folk harpist, Robertson is a diverse performer, arranger, and recording artist. "It’s an honor to receive an...
