Lever harpist and composer Amelia Romano is set to release a new album Sept. 20. Levers Engaged: Classical Works Re-imagined for Harp features 20 works ranging from 17th-century Scarlatti sonatas and an 18th-century Naderman sonatina to works by 20th-century...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced its fall concert, to be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Auer Hall. Tickets are available for purchase in advance on the USAIHC website or at the door. The concert features the Crimson Duo (Jaymee Haefner,...
Mary Lattimore’s fifth album is set for release Oct. 6 and is now available for pre-order. The new album features six original tracks that the artist describes as reflections on the passage of time and the changing world around her. “When I think of these songs, I...
The Utah Chapter of the American Harp Society (AHS) has announced the results of its inaugural Utah Harp Competition, held Sept. 9 in Salt Lake City. Nearly 30 students between the ages of 8 and 23 competed in four divisions for a total of $1,350 in prizes. Monet...
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Wales, is hosting a harp and guitar weekend Oct. 28–29. The festival features artists such as improvisational harpist Rhodri Davies, harpist Parker Ramsay, the Mela Guitar Quartet, and classical guitarist David...
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has appointed Benjamin Albertson principal harpist after the retirement of former principal harpist Patricia Harris. Albertson begins the position this 2023–2024 season, following an audition in the fall of 2022. Albertson says he...
The 72nd ARD International Music Competition in Munich has announced the winners in the harp category, following four rounds of competition held Aug. 28–Sept. 6. Tjasha Gafner of Switzerland took home first prize, as well as the audience prize. Lea Maria Löffler...
The Helsinki Harp Festival has announced the winners of its 2023 competitions. The International Helsinki Harp Competition 2023 awarded second prize to Flora Antropius of France and third prize to Hilda Kunnola of Finland. Katilyne Roels of Belgium received a special...
Suoni d’Arpa has announced the winners of its 12th International Harp Contest in Italy, held Aug. 30–Sept. 3 in Saluzzo, Italy. Shamim Minoo won first prize in the top division. Virginia Pestugia was awarded second prize, and Mari Kelly won third prize. Hosted by the...
The Anchorage (Alaska) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions are scheduled for Sept. 25 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. For more information and to request an audition date, visit the orchestra’s website.
