Turkish-born harpist Beste Toparlak has released a solo album titled Valses Poéticos, adapting the eponymous collection of short waltzes by Enrique Granados for the harp. Recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina, the album was accepted into the “Best New Global Classical...
The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Orchestra has appointed Merve Kocabeyler as its new harpist. “I am truly excited to join the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Orchestra and to be part of such a vibrant artistic community,” Kocabeyler says. “Performing opera has...
The Hampton Roads Harp Competition has announced the winners of its 2025 contest. After a preliminary online round, finalists were invited to perform live at the 9th annual Hampton Roads Harp Festival (HRHF) event, held on March 1 at the F. Ludwig Diehn School of...
Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland (an Irish national organization supporting Irish harping) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its strategic vision, including plans to expand programming and to establish the World Centre for Irish Harping in Dublin. As part of the...
Harpist and composer Alexander Boldachev is collaborating with the Italian fashion brand Fendi for its 100-year jubilee. The collaboration, which will include events featuring Boldachev's harp performances, was sparked by a performance at the private house of Barnaba...
The 14th edition of the Concours Français de la Harpe took place Feb. 28–March 2, 2025, in Limoges, France. The international competition included 12 repertoire divisions. This year, Nicole Pedroni of Italy won first prize in the top division, Excellence (Level 12)....
On March 1, over 20 harpists from Los Angeles performed on 1,000 harp strings at a benefit concert raising funds to help musicians and artists affected by the wildfires near Los Angeles. Held at One On One Recording Studio in North Hollywood, the sold-out show drew an...
The Fort Collins Symphony in Fort Collins, Colo., has appointed Abigail Enssle as principal harp starting in April. She says she is excited to collaborate with fellow musicians in her community, both in larger orchestral settings and small ensembles, and to join a...
The Somerset Folk Harp Festival has announced its evening concert lineup for this summer; the festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary July 17–20. Festival tickets also include lunchtime concerts, in addition to the evening concerts listed below. Tickets to each...
The Bangor (Maine) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Interested applicants must submit a one-page resume via email to auditions@bangorsymphony.org by April 15. Auditions will be held April 25. View the audition listing for application...
