The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has appointed Alyssa Katahara principal harpist, following three rounds of auditions held Oct. 9–11, 2023. Katahara will begin performing with the DSO this fall. “Throughout my trial everyone in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra was...
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has appointed Emily Melendes principal harpist, following international auditions held March 16. Melendes will begin performing with the orchestra in September. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Calgary Philharmonic this fall,”...
Atlanta-based harpist Angelica Hairston is featured in a new American Family Insurance commercial. We asked Hairston to share more about her experience. How did this commercial come about? The commercial came about through an open national call from [American Family...
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic has appointed Julia Johnson principal harpist, following auditions held Nov. 15, 2023. “I am so excited to start working with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic,” Johnson says. “I feel grateful and humbled to get to develop my...
The Szczecin (Poland) Philharmonic has appointed Juliusz Wesołowski principal harpist, following auditions held Feb. 28. Wesołowski will begin his new role in September. “I had my debut concert [May 17], performing [Manuel] de Falla’s El Sombrero de Tres Picos, as...
The New Bedford (Mass.) Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) has appointed Maria Rindenello Spraker principal harpist, following auditions held Jan. 18. “I’m honored to be joining the fantastic musicians of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra!” Rindenello Spraker says. “I love...
The American Harp Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 Anne Adams Awards and Marcel Grandjany Memorial Competition. Both competitions took place virtually in early April. The 2024 Anne Adams Awards winner is Chaela Franck, a student of Gretchen Van Hoesen...
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has appointed Louisic Dulbecco principal harpist, following auditions held Sept. 25–26, 2023. Dulbecco’s one-year trial for this permanent, full-time position will begin in July. “I am very excited to start on this new adventure in...
The New York City Ballet (NYCB) has appointed Caroline Bembia principal harpist, following auditions held March 25–27. Bembia will begin performing with the orchestra in the fall. “I have been a huge fan of the New York City Ballet ever since I was a young Juilliard...
The USA International Harp Competition is now accepting applications for its 13th edition, which will take place in Bloomington, Indiana, in the spring of 2025. Applications are due January 15, 2025. The competition is open to harpists of all nationalities between 18...
