The seventh edition of the International Harp Competition in Szeged, Hungary, took place Nov. 19–23 at the Reök Palace in Szeged. 57 young harp players participated, representing 17 countries (England, Belgium, Czech Republic, South Korea, France, Ireland, China,...
The 3rd International Harp Competition Elena Carfi has announced the winners of its 2025 contest, held by online video submission October 1–15. In the Junior I division (for contestants born in 2009 or later), Caleb Rodríguez of Argentina won first prize; Rodríguez is...
The USA International Harp Competition, Inc. (USAIHC) has elected Barbara W. Lepke-Sims as its new president and chair. Former USAIHC president and chair Joyce E. Claflin remains on the board of directors, now serving as vice president. Cheryl D. Cunningham and...
The Dutch-based electroacoustic lever harp manufacturer Harp-E has opened a new facility in London, its first international office and assembly facility outside of the Netherlands. According to a press release, the company says this expansion will “allow Harp-E to...
French harpist Mélanie Laurent will release her debut album Pastel on Nov. 22 on Indésens Calliope Records. The album features two new transcriptions by Laurent of works by Cécile Chaminade and Mel Bonis, as well as compositions by Grandjany, Tournier, Tailleferre, de...
Harpist Kristina Finch and her husband Dannel Espinoza are taking on ownership of the Virginia Harp Centers and the Atlanta Harp Center, following the retirement of previous owners David and MJ D’Arville. “For decades, David and MJ D’Arville built a legacy of...
BEATrio’s eponymous debut album is nominated for a 2026 GRAMMY Award in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category. The band features American banjo player Béla Fleck, Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda, and Mexican drummer Antonio Sánchez. In addition to...
The 1000 Strings Festival (formerly the Dutch Harp Festival) will take place April 18, 2026, at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The program starts at 4 p.m. with pre-festival activities for all ages, including the final of the World Harp Competition...
The Italian Harp Association has announced dates and repertoire for the 15th edition of its International Harp Contest in Italy Suoni d’Arpa. The competition will take place Aug. 25–30, 2026, at the Fondazione Scuola di Alto Perfezionamento Musicale, in the medieval...
Harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely is nominated for a 2026 GRAMMY Award in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category for her recent New Age album, Kuruvinda, which had earned a silver medal in the Global Music Awards before its release on Aug. 1, 2025. “Inspired...
