Kim Robertson has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Somerset Folk Harp Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. Celebrated for forging her own path as a folk harpist, Robertson is a diverse performer, arranger, and recording artist. "It’s an honor to receive an...
Heaven Fan has been selected to join the faculty at University of Notre Dame beginning this fall. "I am thrilled to be part of this world–renowned institution," says Fan. "The music department at University of Notre Dame not only offers students extensive training by...
The 11th USA International Harp Competition took place July 3–13, 2019. Look for our interview with the Gold Medal winner in an upcoming issue of Harp Column. July 13, 2019 Following the final stage, which took place July 13, the 11th USA International Harp...
Alis Huws has been named the official harpist to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The sixth harpist to hold the title since Prince Charles reinstated the position in 2000, Huws succeeds Anne Denholm, who was appointed in 2015. Previous harpists occupying the...
Laura Sherman has been appointed to the faculty of Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. As a full–time lecturer in harp and music theory beginning this fall, Sherman will also teach a class on Bach for graduate students. "I am excited to teach at the...
Following 27 years with Minnesota Orchestra, Kathy Kienzle will retire from her role as principal harpist in August 2020. "It has been a huge privilege for me to perform with the Minnesota Orchestra as their principal harpist since 1993. There have been many, many...
Following an audition that took place June 17–19, Katherine Siochi was selected as the principal harpist for the Kansas City Symphony. "I'm super excited to be joining such an incredible orchestra and to perform in their gorgeous hall," says Siochi. With a 42–week...
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced a harp audition scheduled to take place Sept. 29—Oct. 4, 2019, following the retirement of principal harpist, Lou Anne Neill. Under the direction of Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, the orchestra presents over 250 concerts...
Caroline Wilkins has been named concert artist for the American Harp Society, following the national competition that took place June 16–19 in Winston–Salem, N.C. The competition included 43 finalists competing in five divisions for scholarship awards totaling over...
With the conclusion of the American Harp Society National Competition, the AHS Summer Institute has commenced in Winston–Salem, N.C. One of the first concerts of the conference features the Armed Forces Harp Sextet performing alongside Marcela Mendez, Maria Luisa...
