The Hochschule für Musik (HfM) Hanns Eisler in Berlin has appointed Israeli harpist Sivan Magen as professor of harp, starting this summer. With this professorship, Magen succeeds Maria Graf, who has taught at HfM Hanns Eisler since 1997. Born in Jerusalem in 1980,...
Glowing Harp Competition announces 2024 repertoire
Apr 3, 2023
The Glowing Harp Competition has announced the repertoire for its fourth contest, which will take place online April 1–30, 2024. Led by Artistic Director Veronika Lemishenko, the contest is open to harpists of all nationalities and is divided into five categories by...
Younger releases new album honoring Dorothy Ashby
Apr 3, 2023
Harpist Brandee Younger is set to release her second album for Impulse Records, titled Brand New Life, on April 7. The album is available for pre-order on major streaming platforms. In an interview with Good Morning America, Younger says the album’s title alludes to...
Lilly appointed to Houston Symphony
Apr 1, 2023
The Houston Symphony has appointed Allegra Lilly principal harpist, following four screened audition rounds and a trial week. She succeeds Megan Conley in this role and will begin her new position in May. Lilly says of her appointment, “The Houston Symphony...
Lyra Society awards new harp in first Ann Hobson Pilot Award
Apr 1, 2023
Philadelphia harp student Medgina Maitre is the winner of the Lyra Society’s inaugural Ann Hobson Pilot Award and will receive a new concert grand harp valued at $25,000. Maitre began her harp studies with Lyra Society Teaching Artist Elizabeth Steiner. She is...
Harp concerto nominated for Swedish Grammy
Mar 24, 2023
A harp concerto is among the recordings recently nominated in the classical music category for the Swedish Grammy Awards (Grammis). The album Four Elements features compositions by Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi, including a harp concerto performed by Sweden-based...
Grammy-winning album includes performance by harpist
Mar 24, 2023
Harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely performed on the Grammy-winning album An Adoption Story by Kitt Wakeley, named “Best Classical Compendium” in the 65th edition of the awards. Agresta Copely was mentioned on stage at the awards ceremony and will receive a certificate...
Luzzati releases first album of Rameau on modern pedal harp
Mar 20, 2023
Harpist Constance Luzzati’s first solo album is now available on the French record label Paraty. The album, titled Enharmonique, features her own transcriptions of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s works. Luzzati is an alumna of the dual Sorbonne University and Paris...
South Carolina Philharmonic announces principal harp opening
Mar 20, 2023
The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held June 4–5 for this tenure-track position. Applicants must submit a current resume and completed application form by mail or email by June 1. Please see the audition...
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces principal harp opening
Mar 20, 2023
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held May 11–12. For the application form and repertoire requirements, view the audition listing. Led since 2017 by Music Director Stilian Kirov, IPO is now in...