The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) in McAllen, Texas, has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held in person on June 10. Applicants must register online by May 26 and must also send a $50 audition deposit by mail, to be received by June 2....
Colombian jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda releases a new album, Viento Sur, on May 5. The recording features his World Ensemble, a nine-person group of musicians from around the globe. The ensemble also includes Felipe Lamoglia (Cuba), saxophone; Itai Kriss (Israel),...
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has announced an opening for its principal harp position, to begin in September. National auditions will be held June 3. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email. For further information, including the repertoire list and...
Emily Granger has been appointed to begin two trials as principal harp of two Australian orchestras, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO). Granger begins her six-month trial with the QSO in May, following the retirement of...
The fifth Wales International Harp Festival named the 2023 prize winners of its four competitions, held Apr. 5–11 in Caernarfon, Wales. In the 2023 Chief Musician Competition, Isla Biffin won first prize. Lauren Swain was awarded second prize, and Huw Boucher took...
The American Harp Foundation has announced the repertoire for its 2024 competitions: the Anne Adams Awards and the Grandjany Memorial Competition. The competitions will be held in late spring of 2024; the location and date of both competitions are to be announced. The...
The Louisville Orchestra has appointed Grace Roepke principal harpist, following the retirement of former principal harpist Mary Julian Rapier. The auditions took place in four rounds, held January 8–9. Roepke will begin performing with the orchestra in July. Roepke...
The Slovenian Harp Competition announced the prizewinners of its 6th contest, held March 31–April 2 in Velenje, Slovenia. Agnese Contadini won first prize in the top division. Emanuel Brun took home second prize, and Claudia Paula Besné Villanueva was awarded third...
Harp·E has announced its new electro-acoustic harp, developed by London-based Dutch designer and harpist Joris Beets in partnership with the Leerorkest, an Amsterdam-based nonprofit organization providing musical instruments to over 5,000 children. Harp·E has already...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Spring Concert features Gillian Benet Sella, principal harpist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, along with guest artists Alexander Kerr, concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony and McGill Professor of Violin at Indiana...
