Anne Denholm is the new Royal Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales. Denholm recently graduated with her master's degree from the Royal Academy of Music in London. She is the fifth harpist to be appointed to the post since it was reinstated in 2000. Prior to that the...
The Canadian government recently award harpist Judy Loman the Order of Canada—the country's second highest honor for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals. This fellowship recognizes the outstanding merit or distinguished service of Canadians who...
As most people know every two years the American Harp Society holds a competition. With 5 divisions that are divided by age, beginning at the Junior division which allows for harpists up to the age of 12, all the way to the Young Professional division which allows...
Marco Salvi has been appointed new President and CEO of Lyon & Healy Harps and Salvi Harps, effective immediately, according to a statement issued by Lyon & Healy on June 25. He replaces former president Antonio Forero, featured in Harp Column's May-June 2014...
Katherine Siochi was named the American Harp Society's new Concert Artist after winning the Young Professional division of the 2015 American Harp Society National Competition held June 21-24 in Logan, Utah. Five divisions of harpists up to age 30 competed for prizes...
Congratulations to the 2015 Lyon & Healy Awards—Logan, Utah winners: Rachel Miller Seika Dong Hannah Cope Honorable Mention: Noel Wan The harp competition was held June 19–20 in Logan, Utah. Repertoire included Sonate for Harp, by Hindemith, and Fantasie on a...
The Chicago Harp Quartet will perform live from the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. EST; the free concert will be broadcast online via live stream as well as archived for future viewing. The program will include: Brandenburg...
Danis Kelly will retire from her positions as principal harpist with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Santa fe Opera at the end of this season. Both orchestras have been home to her for the past 45 years. Ms. Kelly's playing has been described as "......
Catherine Case has been appointed to the faculties of University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University, both in Tacoma, Washington, following the retirement of Patricia Wooster. "I am so excited to begin teaching at both of these institutions, and to continue...
Remy van Kesteren has signed with Deutsche Grammophon, joining British harpist Catrin Finch, who is also represented by the noted record label. "I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to release my third album under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label...
