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Docudrama wins award for theme music by harpist

Docudrama wins award for theme music by harpist

A new award-winning short film titled The Fries Rebellion features theme music composed by harpist Sarajane Williams and scored for the film by composer Thibaut Falgairette. After hearing music in a dream, Williams expanded it on the harp to become “Kayla’s Journey”...

Raspé Gray appointed Lecturer of Harp at Dartmouth College

Raspé Gray appointed Lecturer of Harp at Dartmouth College

Alix Raspé Gray is the newly appointed Lecturer of Harp at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. “I am so excited to be joining the faculty at Dartmouth College and to get to work with such intelligent, wonderfully talented, determined students,” Raspé Gray says. “I...

Riveros appointed to Michigan State University faculty

Riveros appointed to Michigan State University faculty

The Michigan State University (MSU) College of Music has appointed harpist and educator Juan Riveros to its Strings Area faculty. “I’m most excited about the opportunity to work with fellow harpists in achieving their goals,” Riveros says of his appointment. “As a...

Trio Antara releases album inspired by Debussy and Rameau

Trio Antara releases album inspired by Debussy and Rameau

The flute-viola-harp ensemble Trio Antara released its new album Concert pour Debussy on Sept. 13. The album is now available via the French label Paraty on major streaming platforms and as a CD. According to a press release, the recording is the result of several...

Luzzati releases second Baroque album on Paraty label

Luzzati releases second Baroque album on Paraty label

Harpist Constance Luzzati released her new album Jupiter on Sept. 20 via the French label Paraty. The album is available on major streaming platforms and as a CD. According to a press release, Luzzati’s recording showcases Baroque miniatures, including the music of...

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has announced an opening for principal harp. This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian residency status. Interested applicants must provide a current CV outlining their suitability for...

Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening

The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Qualified applicants must send a resume to the orchestra’s personnel manager, Nicolle Maniaci, via email to nmaniaci@msn.com by Oct. 1. Auditions for this permanent tenured position will be...

Marselje releases album featuring harp and electronics

Marselje releases album featuring harp and electronics

Harpist Doriene Marselje is releasing a new album Interference on the TRPTK X label. The album is available on all major streaming platforms starting Sept. 20. Marselje is launching the album at a release party at 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 in Noordwaards, Amsterdam (The...

Suoni d’Arpa announces 2024 competition winners

Suoni d’Arpa announces 2024 competition winners

Suoni d’Arpa has announced the winners of its 13th International Harp Contest in Italy, held Aug. 27–Sept. 1 in Saluzzo, Italy. Harpists from 25 different countries participated in this year’s contest. Letizia Lazzerini won first prize in the top division. Her prize...

USAIHC fall concert features Ceysson

USAIHC fall concert features Ceysson

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Fall Concert features Emmanuel Ceysson, principal harp of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and USAIHC’s Associate Artistic Director. The concert will take place at 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 EDT at Auer Hall in the Simon Music...