The United Kingdom Harp Competition has announced the winners of the 2023 contest, which took place April 30 and May 1 in London. Huw Boucher won first prize, including £500, a paid recital opportunity at the 2023 Harp On Wight Festival, and a recital at Salvi London....
The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) in McAllen, Texas, has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held in person on June 10. Applicants must register online by May 26 and must also send a $50 audition deposit by mail, to be received by June 2....
Colombian jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda releases a new album, Viento Sur, on May 5. The recording features his World Ensemble, a nine-person group of musicians from around the globe. The ensemble also includes Felipe Lamoglia (Cuba), saxophone; Itai Kriss (Israel),...
Temple University harp student Medgina Maitre was in for a big surprise when she arrived at a harp ensemble rehearsal earlier this spring. The Philadelphia-based Lyra Society presented Maitre with a new concert grand harp as the winner of the inaugural Ann Hobson...
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has announced an opening for its principal harp position, to begin in September. National auditions will be held June 3. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email. For further information, including the repertoire list and...
Emily Granger has been appointed to begin two trials as principal harp of two Australian orchestras, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO). Granger begins her six-month trial with the QSO in May, following the retirement of...
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The fifth Wales International Harp Festival named the 2023 prize winners of its four competitions, held Apr. 5–11 in Caernarfon, Wales. In the 2023 Chief Musician Competition, Isla Biffin won first prize. Lauren Swain was awarded second prize, and Huw Boucher took...
The American Harp Foundation has announced the repertoire for its 2024 competitions: the Anne Adams Awards and the Grandjany Memorial Competition. The competitions will be held in late spring of 2024; the location and date of both competitions are to be announced. The...
The Louisville Orchestra has appointed Grace Roepke principal harpist, following the retirement of former principal harpist Mary Julian Rapier. The auditions took place in four rounds, held January 8–9. Roepke will begin performing with the orchestra in July. Roepke...
