Elizabeth Hainen, principal harpist with The Philadelphia Orchestra, has released Les Amis, her new CD that explores the harp works of Claude Debussy and André Caplet and the friendship between the two French composers. Hainen is joined on the recording by her...
Michelle Gott will launch a new harp program at University if Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) in Fall 2014. Auditions will take place in March 2014. "I am thrilled to join the renowned faculty at the University of Ottawa, located in the vibrant capital city of Canada. This...
Lyon & Healy Harps has unveiled theStyle 150 concert grand pedal harp to coincide with the company's 150th birthday celebration in 2014. The harp, which is available in a mahogany finish, will be in production through 2014 and is priced at $19,950. "To begin the...
San Diego Symphony principal harpist Julie Ann Smith has joined the faculty at Arizona State University for the 2013–2014 school year, following the resignation of Lynne Aspnes. "I am very excited to be a part of this fantastic program and renowned institution," says...
Camac Harps has announced its newest venture with the introduction of two Llanera model harps, which are being introduced into the popular Venezuelan El Sistema program. The goal was to "combine a [traditional] llanera design with wrapped bass wires for better...
Blessing, Catrin Finch's recording collaboration with John Rutter, has been nominated for Classic FM Album of the Year by the Classic Brit Awards 2013. The winners will be announced at an Oct. 2 awards show at Royal Albert Hall, with pianist Lang Lang as the...
Repertoire has been announced for the Fourth Young Artist's Harp Competition, which will take place July 2–5, 2014, in Rabun Gap, Ga. The competition is held in conjunction with the two-week Young Artist's Harp Seminar, July 5–19, and is open to harpists of any...
Well known harpmaker Steve Green, founder of Steen Harps, died on July 26, 2013. According to the Steen Harp Co.website, the company is no longer taking orders for new harps, and offers the following tribute: "Steve was born April 24, 1949 in Welch, West Virginia. He...
The American Harp Society has announced that well-known and influential harpist Sally Maxwell recently passed away. Maxwell was founder of the American Harp Society Foundation in 1993, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the AHS in 2010. (Read more). AHS...
Remy van Kesteren of the Netherlands is the first place Gold Medal winner of the 9th USA International Harp Competition, held July 10–20, 2013, in Bloomington, Ill. His award includes a commemorative gold Lyon & Healy concert grand harp, along with concert and...
