The Anchorage (Alaska) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions are scheduled for Sept. 25 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. For more information and to request an audition date, visit the orchestra’s website.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) in Norfolk, Va., has appointed Alexis Colner as its new principal harpist, beginning this fall. Auditions were held in February for this tenure-track position. Colner says she is looking forward to working with the VSO’s music...
The semifinals of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition took place Sept. 3, accompanied by the Münchener Kammerorchester. Of the six harpists selected as semifinalists, the three contestants advancing to the finals are: Alexandra Bidi, FranceTjasha Gafner,...
The second round of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition took place Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The six harpists advancing to the semifinals are: Alexandra Bidi, FranceMarcel Cara, FranceNoelia Cotuna Rizea, SpainTjasha Gafner, SwitzerlandJohanna Dorothea Görißen,...
The first round of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition in Munich took place Aug. 28–30. The harpists advancing to the second round are: Dariia Ahapova, UkraineAlexandra Bidi, FranceMarcel Cara, FranceNoelia Cotuna Rizea, SpainJulia Dietrich, GermanySéphora...
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have announced the appointment of Principal Harp Katherine Siochi, following four rounds of auditions. Siochi joins the San Francisco Symphony this September, performing on the Opening Night Gala and All...
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due by Nov. 3, and auditions will be held Nov. 15. Please see the audition listing for more information on the application process and required repertoire.
Harpist Lara Somogyi is set to release an expanded edition of her debut solo album !, featuring orchestral reworkings and remixes. Released last September, ! features experimental techniques on the harp, including putting blu-tack on the strings, playing the strings...
The Akron (Ohio) Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp. Committed applicants may schedule an audition appointment beginning Aug. 14 by sending a scheduling request and resume to the Akron Symphony Office via email to Sharon Smith. Auditions will take...
The Metropolitan Opera (the Met) has appointed Hannah Cope Johnson principal harpist. “I am delighted to become a part of the world-class storytelling that takes place at the Met,” Cope Johnson says. She will begin performing with the orchestra in the 2023–2024...
