The sixth edition of the Mexico International Harp Competition took place Nov. 11–19 in Mexico City. Li Shan Tan of Singapore won first prize of the Young Professional Division (for contestants 36 and under). In addition to a monetary award of $1,500, Tan’s prize...
The Breton musical group Descofar has released its first full-length album, Chimera, following the 2019 release of its first EP as a trio, Krai. Descofar’s new album is available on Bandcamp. Descofar began as a collaboration between two Breton harpists, Nikolaz...
The Orchestre philharmonique de Strasbourg (France) has appointed Mélanie Laurent as the new solo harp, as well as teacher at the Conservatoire in Strasbourg. She follows former solo harpist and teacher Pierre-Michel Vigneau in this role. The dual position of...
Harpist Teresa Suen-Campbell is set to premiere a new harp concerto by JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Chan Ka Nin, described in a press release as “a highly personal work written during the pandemic while thinking of those most vulnerable.” Suen-Campbell has...
The International Competition of the Slovenian Harp Association has announced the required repertoire for its sixth competition, set to take place March 31–April 2, 2023, in Velenje, Slovenia. The deadline for applications is Feb. 12, 2023, with a discounted entry fee...
Spanish harpist Claudia Besné will give the premiere of a harp concerto dedicated to Nicanor Zabaleta on Nov. 5 at the Teatro Coliseo in Eibar, Spain. Besné will perform with the Andrés Egiguren Orchestra, conducted by Pedro Palacín, as part of a concert paying...
The Concours Martine Géliot has announced the winners of its 2022 competition, held Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Avon–Pays de Fontainebleau, France. Zoé Buyck (France) took home first prize. In addition to the 2000 € award, Buyck receives a complete set of 47 harp strings and...
The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (Eesti Riiklik Sümfooniaorkester, ERSO) has announced an opening for principal harpist. The position is full time, set to begin immediately. The audition will be held in three rounds: the video audition round, the stage round,...
The USA International Harp Competition shared news of the passing of its Chair of the Board, Dr. F. David Rollo, in a post on its Facebook page earlier this week. The post reads: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Dr. F. David Rollo, Chair of the...
Oklahoma City University has appointed Emily Carpenter Duncan as Adjunct Professor of Harp. She will also serve as Academic Specialist for the School of Theatre and Wanda L. Bass School of Music. “I am thrilled to be a part of the faculty at Oklahoma City University,”...
