The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp, open to candidates of all nationalities. Applications must include a CV and video recording link and must be submitted via the orchestra’s application portal by April 6. Applications can...
The State Opera-Ruse in Bulgaria has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due March 15. See the audition listing for more details. More information will be available soon on the State Opera-Ruse career page. State Opera-Ruse is a cultural...
The 44th Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF) will take place April 11–15 at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. The festival features concerts, courses (in person and online), workshops, and ceilidh (a social event with music, singing, dancing, and/or...
The 2nd Ceren Necipoglu Istanbul International Harp Festival 2025 has announced the results of its competitions. In the solo harp competition, Zarina Zaradna of Poland won first prize in the Young Hope category, and Teodora Cotuna Rizea of Spain was the winner of the...
After winning two orchestral auditions in October 2024, Carla Fabris is the new principal harpist of the New Mexico Philharmonic and the Santa Fe Symphony. She began her new positions in December 2024. “I am absolutely thrilled to have won these two principal harp...
The orchestra of the Opéra de Marseille is seeking a principal harpist. Applications are due by April 29; the auditions are set to take place May 9. The position start date will be Oct. 2. For more information, view the audition listing.
The 3rd International Harp Competition Elena Carfi has announced required repertoire for its online contest in 2025. Applications are due by Sept. 30. Applicants must submit video recordings between October 1–15. Results for the competition will be announced in...
Somerset Folk Harp Festival founder Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Nitsch Serviente passed away on Jan. 24. The Somerset Folk Harp Festival shared the following tribute on social media: “Gerry’s vision and dedication shaped the Somerset Folk Harp Festival into what it is...
Harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet has recorded two works for harp and orchestra with the Berliner Philharmoniker, of which she is principal harpist. The new digital album is available as a download from Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings, as well as on major streaming...
The American Harp Foundation (AHF) is announcing dates and required repertoire for its upcoming awards and scholarships. These include the biennial Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Memorial Competition, which will take place in May 2026, as well as the annual Kathy...
