This season has ushered in many new harp CD releases. A few we're particularly excited about: "French Reflections," Sivan Magen's new disc for Linn Records, includes quintessential staples of the French harp repertoire such as Tournier's Sonatine,...
Q and A with Emilie & Ogden
The world was mesmerized a few weeks ago with Emilie & Ogden's cover of Taylor Swift's "Style." We wanted to find out more about Emilie Khan, the harpist behind the music. Here's what she had to say… So, overnight you have become an internet sensation. Tell us...
IV International Mexican Harp Competition and Festival 2016
The competition, being held in Mexico City between January 18-24, is open to harpists of all nationalities that have not passed their 35th birthday before January 1, 2016. For those who hope to compete, send the following items to ihcfmex@gmail.com on or before...
Stephanie Gustafson wins Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
Harpist Stephanie Gustafson has won the principal harp position with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra following an August 29 audition. She will leave her post with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, where she became principal harpist in May, 2014. "One thing I'm...
Modartt releases a Concert Harp patch for PianoTeq virtual piano
Pianoteq has released a concert harp patch for their virtual piano. "Pianoteq represents the future of virtual pianos, providing the best and latest technology available," said the company in a press release. The concert harp for Pianoteq is a patch for the company's...
Emily Levin Wins Santa Fe Opera
Emily Levin is the new Principal Harpist with the Santa Fe Opera summer festival, following an audition that took place on Aug. 24 and 25, 2015. She will fill the vacancy left by Danis Kelly, who announced her retirement in June. The audition was comprised of three...
Guide to Fall Festivals
Just when we think we've heard about everything going on in the harp world, up pops another festival we didn't know about. Maybe you haven't heard about them either. Enter our handy guide to what's going on around the world of harp this fall. Best of all, most...
Countdown to Harpfest Singapore
Harpfest Singapore 2015 kicks off on Sept. 4 with three days of competitions, masterclasses, workshops, and performances. Events take place at Singapore's University Cultural Center Theater, NUS. Catrin Finch headlines the guest artist lineup with her closing...
Edinburgh Harp Festival Announces 2016 Dates
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival will take place April 1–6, 2016. The annual harp event, now in its 35th year, takes place at Merchiston Castle School, in Edinburgh, and is sponsored by the The Clarsach Society. The full program will be announced in January....
Boston Harp Festival Announces Lineup
The Boston Harp Festival has announced the lineup for their 2015 festival, which takes place September 25–27, 2015. The festival is hosted by The Boston Conservatory harp department—where Ina Zdorovetchi serves as Coordinator of Harp Program—and includes three days of...
