The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is calling for scores for the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest. Composers of all nationalities are invited to submit new unpublished works for solo harp, between six and eight minutes in duration. The USAIHC...
The Korea International Harp Competition (KIHC) has announced the required repertoire for its next competition, set to take place April 24–28, 2024. Next year’s competition includes four divisions: Junior 1, Junior 2, Youth, and Young Professional. Co-directors Jung...
The Great Falls (Mont.) Symphony and Music Director Grant Harville have announced an opening for principal harp. The audition will take place virtually Nov. 10–12, with an additional final live round if requested by the audition committee. To apply, email a one-page...
The Glowing Harp Festival has announced its 2023 guest artist lineup. Directed by Ukrainian harpist Veronika Lemishenko, the festival will take place in person Nov. 22–26 in Zagreb, Croatia. The Zagreb Harp Festival and its artistic director Tajana Vukelić Peić will...
The Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec has appointed Honoka Shoji principal harpist, effective Oct. 1. Shoji replaces Annabelle Renzo in this role. “I am looking forward to growing both musically and personally in my new role with the Orchestre Philharmonique du...
The Sarasota Orchestra has appointed Phoebe Powell as its new principal harpist, beginning in the 2023–2024 season. Powell was previously principal harpist of the New World Symphony. Powell says of her appointment, “I’m so thrilled to be joining the Sarasota Orchestra...
Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Irish violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain are releasing their debut album as a duo, Double You, on Oct. 27. The album is available for pre-order on digital platforms, as well as in CD and limited-edition LP formats. The duo, Catrin Finch and...
On Nov. 14, Belgian harpist Anneleen Lenaerts will give the world premiere of a new harp concerto written by her brother Wouter Lenaerts. The concerto, titled Maiestas, is dedicated to King Philippe of Belgium. The premiere is part of a gala concert honoring the 10th...
Momoko Komori of Japan won first prize in the professional pedal division at the eighth Hong Kong International Harp Competition, held in Hong Kong Oct. 4–7. Chenyang Jing (Japan) won silver. Yin Wah Natalie Lo (Hong Kong) took home bronze. Gabriella Jones (U.K.)...
Scottish composer and musician Hilary de Vries is releasing her new album The Knockbain Road on Oct. 8, available as a CD and in digital format via Bandcamp. The Knockbain Road features a set of original compositions for wire-strung clarsach, inspired by Alasdair Mac...
