What a great day at the World Harp Congress! Our day started with a presentation and concert on Early Harp Music featuring Hannah Lane, Laura Sherman and Tori Drake, was...
World Harp Congress Sydney’s Welcome – Opening Gala Concert
Hi everyone! My name is Cindy Qin. I am currently at the World Harp Congress in Sydney right now. The exciting congress is mainly being held at the Four Seasons Hotel, while the evening concerts and some recitals are being held at other concert venues. The Opening...
World Harp Congress in Sydney!
We made it to Sydney! This city is absolutely incredible. The area surrounding the Four Seasons Hotel (where the Harp Congress is taking place and where we will be staying) is beautiful and full of great restaurants, shops and famous sites (see our pic in front of...
Lyon & Healy Awards Shanghai
Lyon & Healy Harps has announced winners for their 2014 Lyon & Healy Awards Shanghai. The award competition took place at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music May 8–9, 2014, in conjunction with the Shanghai International Harp Festival. Jia Peng (China), Qi Hang...
Young Artist’s Harp Competition Announces Winners
Winners were announced for the fourth Young Artist's Harp Competition, which took place July 3 and 4 in Rabun Gap, Ga. The competition is sponsored by the Young Artist's Harp Seminar, which follows the event. Twenty-five competitors took part in the live final round,...
International Harp Competition of Italy 2014
On July 4 has started the 1st edition of the International Harp Competition of Italy in Como. Jury: Isabelle Perrin (France), President Monica Turoni (Italy), Artistic Director Jaymee Haefner (USA) Elia Guarneri Silvino (Italy) The Finalists who will perform...
Mary Lattimore receives Pew Fellowship
Mary Lattimore has been named a 2014 Pew Fellow by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, an organization that awards grants in support of Philadelphia's arts and cultural community. She is one of 12 individuals chosen to receive a $60,000 2014 fellowship award. "I...
Q and A with the Atlantic Harp Duo
Harp ensembles and duos are popping up everywhere these days, largely thanks to the creative programing and commissioning projects of groups like the Atlantic Harp Duo, who has been around since 2006 when members Elizabeth Jaxon and Marta Power Luce teamed up in...
2014 Anne Adams Awards Results
The American Harp Society has announced winners of the 2014 Anne Adams Awards. Chloé Tula, Sophia Graf, and Molly O'Roarke were chosen among nine finalists to receive the three $2,000 awards designated for full-time study of the harp at a college or university. The...
Caroline Cole wins the Virginia Parker Prize
The Canada Council for the Arts announced Caroline Cole as the winner of its prestigious Virginia Parker Prize of $25,000. The prize—established in 1982—is awarded annually to a Canadian classical musician under the age of 32 who demonstrates outstanding talent and...
