Classically trained harpists and pals Gracie Sprout and Liska Yamada have found non-traditional paths to success with touring artists. We caught up with them to find out more about life on the road. Tell us about who you have been performing with. How did you get the...
Seattle folk duo March to May recently released their second studio album, What I Was and More. The duo, featuring Elizabeth Wesche on harp and Darren Guyaz on piano and guitar, is committed to breaking genre boundaries with their music. They describe their sound as...
Two harpists have received praise from major publications for their latest albums. Mary Lattimore's album Silver Ladders made The New Yorker's "Best Music of 2020" list, coming in at number three. The list's author Amanda Petrusich describes the album as "dissonant...
Brandee Younger has been appointed to the harp faculty at both New York University and The New School. We spoke with Younger about her new positions at both institutions. On her appointment at NYU, she says "as an alum of NYU Steinhardt, I am delighted to join the...
French harpmaker Camac Harps has launched the online concert series Les Jeudis Classiques (Classical Thursdays) in collaboration with musician and filmmaker Julien Hanck. The concerts will be livestreamed on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. CET from the stage at Camac's...
Mallory McHenry was recently appointed to the harp faculty at Texas Christian University. “This position is so meaningful to me because I am able to carry on the torch of my very first harp teacher, Dr. Laura Brandenburg,” McHenry says. “The harp program at TCU is...
Marguerite Lynn Williams is no stranger to the concert stage. She has served as principal harpist with the Lyric Opera of Chicago since 2011 and is a member of the Chicago Harp Quartet, International Chamber Artists, and La Folia, a flute and harp chamber duo. She...
The Glowing Harp Competition has announced the repertoire for its 2021 contest, which will take place online. The contest is open to harpists of all nationalities and is divided into four categories by age. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2021, and must...
Lever harpist and composer Maeve Gilchrist has been making waves for her diverse career performing music influenced by Celtic and folk sounds, electronics, and other improvisatory styles. Her impressive career has led to collaborations with artists such as Viktor...
Haley Rhodeside has been named harp professor at University of Central Florida. "University of Central Florida is a large school with a lot to offer students," shares Rhodeside. "It is an especially great option for Florida students who are looking for a school that...
