Fresh off her victory at the Santa Fe Opera, Emily Levin has emerged as the Principal Harp winner in Dallas following a September 29, 2015, final round audition with the Dallas Symphony. The audition consisted of three rounds beginning September 21. "I’m absolutely...
Marissa Knaub has been appointed harp instructor at Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music, in Youngstown, Ohio. The school offers Bachelor of Music degrees in composition, music education, music performance, jazz studies, and recording technology. "I am...
This season has ushered in many new harp CD releases. A few we're particularly excited about: "French Reflections," Sivan Magen's new disc for Linn Records, includes quintessential staples of the French harp repertoire such as Tournier's Sonatine,...
The world was mesmerized a few weeks ago with Emilie & Ogden's cover of Taylor Swift's "Style." We wanted to find out more about Emilie Khan, the harpist behind the music. Here's what she had to say… So, overnight you have become an internet sensation. Tell us...
The competition, being held in Mexico City between January 18-24, is open to harpists of all nationalities that have not passed their 35th birthday before January 1, 2016. Â For those who hope to compete, send the following items to ihcfmex@gmail.com on or before...
Harpist Stephanie Gustafson has won the principal harp position with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra following an August 29 audition. She will leave her post with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, where she became principal harpist in May, 2014. "One thing I'm...
Pianoteq has released a concert harp patch for their virtual piano. "Pianoteq represents the future of virtual pianos, providing the best and latest technology available," said the company in a press release. The concert harp for Pianoteq is a patch for the company's...
Emily Levin is the new Principal Harpist with the Santa Fe Opera summer festival, following an audition that took place on Aug. 24 and 25, 2015. She will fill the vacancy left by Danis Kelly, who announced her retirement in June. The audition was comprised of three...
Just when we think we've heard about everything going on in the harp world, up pops another festival we didn't know about. Maybe you haven't heard about them either. Enter our handy guide to what's going on around the world of harp this fall. Best of all, most...
Harpfest Singapore 2015 kicks off on Sept. 4 with three days of competitions, masterclasses, workshops, and performances. Events take place at Singapore's University Cultural Center Theater, NUS. Catrin Finch headlines the guest artist lineup with her closing...
