Spanish harpist Mari Lola Higueras died on March 30, 2026. She was born in Madrid on Aug. 3, 1930, to sculptor Jacinto Higueras and violinist María Dolores Domínguez Palatín. The following tribute is by Spanish harpist María Rosa Navas-Pérez: “Mari Lola Higueras was...
The Toronto International Harp Festival—a.k.a. iHarpFest—takes place July 11–12, 2026, with its Summer Institute happening July 6–10. We asked some of this year’s featured performers to tell us what makes this festival a unique event and what they’re most looking...
The Korea International Harp Competition (KIHC) has announced the winners of this year’s contest, which took place March 29–April 5 in Seoul, South Korea. Jia Yao (China) won second prize in the young professional division, in which no first prize was awarded. Hei U...
The Conservatory of Music at Wheaton College (Illinois) invites applications for a part-time guest lecturer position beginning in August 2026. Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching applied harp lessons and contributing to studio class offerings....
Irish singer-songwriter and harpist Moya Brennan died on April 13, 2026, at age 73. Born Máire Ní Bhraonáin on August 4, 1952, to her parents Leo and Máire Brennan, she grew up in the Irish-speaking Donegal Gaeltacht area of Gaoth Dobhair, Ireland. She is best known...
The Colorado Ballet Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email to the orchestra personnel manager by May 11. Auditions will be held in Denver on May 25. Please see the audition listing for more information.
Ukrainian harpist Veronika Lemishenko is the first prize winner of the 9th World Harp Competition, which took place at the 1000 Strings Festival in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The competition’s semifinal and final rounds took place April 16–18. According to a press...
The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria) has appointed Anne-Sophie Bertrand harp professor, beginning in October 2026. “I’m extremely honored to join the professor team at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz from October 2026, alongside...
Harpist Mariko Anraku is one of four musicians on the JUNO Award-winning album Kevin Lau: Kimiko’s Pearl, named Classical Album of the Year (Small Ensemble). The other performers on the album are Conrad Chow (violin), Ron Korb (Japanese and Western flutes), and Rachel...
Harpist, educator, and musician entrepreneur Alix Raspé Gray has been appointed to new faculty positions at Phillips Exeter Academy and the Longy School of Music of Bard College. In a press release, Raspé Gray says she is honored to join the faculties of both schools....
