After 14 years at the helm of the Somerset Folk Harp Festival, harpist Kathy DeAngelo is handing the baton to a new leader. We asked her to share some thoughts about her experiences as part of the festival and her plans for the future. For those who haven’t heard...
The sixth edition of the International Harp Competition in Szeged, Hungary, took place Nov. 29–Dec. 4 at the Reök Palace in Szeged. In the top division (for contestants 25 and under), Shamim Minoo of Iran won first prize, with an award of €2500. Zoé Buyck (France)...
A three-track Christmas EP is set for release on all streaming platforms Dec. 2. The EP features a British duo—saxophonist Huw Wiggin, professor of saxophone at the Royal College of Music, and harpist Oliver Wass, who holds a master’s degree from the Guildhall School...
Suoni d’Arpa announced the 2022 prize winners following its 11th competition, held Aug. 30–Sept. 3 in Saluzzo, Italy. Nagisa Tanaka won first prize in the top division, as well as the Arpa Viggianese special prize. Nan Wang was awarded second prize, and Nicole Pedroni...
Alexander Boldachev has released a new album in collaboration with composer Bruce Healey, available now. The first five tracks on the album, titled Harp Stories, consist of Healey’s composition Harp Set. According to the program notes, the piece is intended as “an...
The Detroit Opera has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must apply by email by Dec. 1; for application instructions, see the audition posting. The auditions will be held March 9, 2023. The Detroit Opera orchestra performs approximately four to six...
Yolanda Kondonassis will perform and comment on works from her FIVE MINUTES for Earth® collection in a free virtual event Dec. 4 at 12 p.m. CST. The Lyon & Healy Harptacular event will also feature new music videos. Registration is required for this free event....
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...
