Harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet has recorded two works for harp and orchestra with the Berliner Philharmoniker, of which she is principal harpist. The new digital album is available as a download from Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings, as well as on major streaming...
The American Harp Foundation (AHF) has released new details about its upcoming 2026 Awards, including the Anne Adams Awards, the Marcel Grandjany Memorial Competition, and the addition of the new Lucile Lawrence Award. The 2026 AHF Awards competitions will take place...
Opera Philadelphia, under Music Director Corrado Rovaris, has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due via Audition Cafe by April 14. The auditions will be held April 28–29. For more information, visit the Opera Philadelphia website.
Turkish harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu has been appointed to three positions related to the cultural heritage of the Chinese harp and other harp-like instruments. Pancaroğlu has been appointed Executive Vice President of the International Harp-Related Intangible Cultural...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced the 45 harpists from 19 countries competing in its 13th contest, which will take place May 14–24 in Bloomington, Ind. The USAIHC is a triennial competition that takes place at Indiana University’s Jacobs...
The Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester has appointed Héloïse Carlean Jones principal harpist, beginning March 15, 2025. “I am very excited and honored to be joining the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester, an institution with a tradition of over 200 years and...
One Harp World is a collaboration between the American Harp Society and the World Harp Congress. The event will convene in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 28–August 3, 2026. One Harp World invites those who are interested in presenting or performing during the event to...
Check out Harp Column’s 2025 competition rundown below to find out about upcoming opportunities at a glance. Anne Adams Awards May 2026Find out more details. Concours Français de la Harpe 2026 Feb. 13–15, 2026Application deadline: Jan. 11 (Excellence division) or Jan....
The Rave Harps International Prestige Award has announced its 2025 event, consisting of a harp chamber competition and composition competition, open to all nationalities. The event will be held online, with a live Prestige Award winners’ concert...
The Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile has announced auditions for a contractual position for principal harp; the successful applicant will fill this temporary position from March 3, 2025, to August 21, 2025. Harpists must send applications by email to...
