The International Harp Competition in Szeged, Hungary, kicks off Nov. 30, 2016, with an opening concert by Katrina Szederkényi. Originally from Canada, Szederkényi is now co-principal harpist with the Duisburg Philharmonic. She won First Prize at the Szeged...
There’s a new quartet in town
Oct 14, 2016
Oct. 15 marks the inaugural performance of the Dallas Harp Quartet, whose powerhouse members include (from left) Grace Browning (Dallas Opera), Emily Levin (Dallas Sympohny), Cheryl Losey Feder (Sarasota Orchestra), and Karen Abrahamson Thomas (Baylor University...
Dutch Harp Competition Results
Oct 10, 2016
Update: Oct 16 Emmanuel Padilla Holguín has emerged as the First Prize winner in the 2016 Dutch Harp Competition. He also received the Audience Award, determined by ballot vote...
Dutch Harp Week
Oct 6, 2016
Next week in the Netherlands – October 12-16, 2016 – four of the country's major harp events are set to coincide in the city of Utrecht: the international Dutch Harp Competition, the Dutch Harp Festival, the Open Harp Day, and the Jazz Harp Academy. Dutch Harp...
2016 Guide to Fall Festivals
Aug 24, 2016
Looking for a fall harp festival or retreat to attend this season? You're in luck! We've scoured the internet to find harp events around the globe sure to motivate and inspire. Do you know about a festival we missed? Tell us, and be sure to post on our Harp Concert...
William Jackson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Aug 5, 2016
Scottish folk musician William Jackson was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Somerset Folk Harp Festival (July 21-24, 2016) for his far-reaching impact on Scottish traditional music. Jackson not only set an example for how Scottish...
Dutch Harp Competition Announces Contestants
Jul 29, 2016
Following a preliminary screening round, quarter finalists have been selected for the fourth biennial Dutch Harp Competition, which will take place October 12–16, 2016, in Utrecht in conjunction with the Dutch Harp Festival. Thirty-three harpists will vie for a First...
Salvi harp masterclass in Colombia
Jun 15, 2016
The Salvi Foundation has just announced the 14th edition of its annual Cátedra Salvi de Arpa, hosted by the National University of Colombia, in Bogotá. The Cátedra is a one-week program for Latin American harpists which provides the opportunity to come together and...
American Harp Society Foundation Awards
May 30, 2016
The American Harp Society Foundation will host the 2016 Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Competition on June 3–4, 2016. The competition rounds will be held in Kresge Auditorium at the DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Following the competition each day will be...
Guide to Spring and Summer Festivals
Feb 25, 2016
Spring and summer festival season will soon be upon us, so we've rounded up a list of the biggest and best harp events happening across the globe. From Tulsa, Okla. to Ancenis France, to Rio de Janeiro, something on this list is bound to appeal. Know about a festival...