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The 11th USA International Harp Competition took place July 3–13, 2019. Look for our interview with the Gold Medal winner…
Caroline Wilkins has been named concert artist for the American Harp Society, following the national competition that took place June…
Rachel Lee Hall won the 2019 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Concerto Competition after performing Ginastera’s harp concerto with the symphony…
The results of the the first Pratté International Harp Competition have been announced. Held May 10–11 in Norrköping, Sweden as part of…
Claudia Lamanna won first prize in the Camac Harp Competition held May 5–6 as part of the 2019 North London…
Abigail Kent was awarded the silver medal in the 2019 Medallion International Concerto Competition in Atlanta. She will perform a…
The USA International Harp Competition has announced the harpists competing in the 11th contest. Taking place July 3–13, the 40…
The 2nd international Glowing Harp Competition in Kharkiv, Ukraine concluded on April 10, with prizes going to competitors in six categories.…
On March 16, Anya Garipoli, Claire Thai, and Noël Wan were chosen as the three winners in the 2019 Lyon…
The International Harp Contest in Israel announced the repertoire for its 21st competition, scheduled to take place Oct. 4–14, 2021,…
The Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra named harpist Grace Roepke the grand prize winner in its 60th Young Artists Competition,…
The Italian Harp Association has announced details regarding their ninth international harp competition, “Suoni d’Arpa.” To be held in the…
The USA International Harp Competition announced that Uno Vesje is the winner of the 2018 composition contest. As part of…
Following the 30th Nippon Harp Competition, Renée Murphy has been awarded the top prize. “I am truly honored to have…
The 2nd Zagreb Harp Competition was held Nov. 16–18, 2018 as part of the 6th Zagreb Harp Festival in Croatia.…
The 20th International Harp Contest in Israel takes place Oct. 15-25, 2018. Check here for the results of each stage leading up…
Editor’s note: The prestigious triennial International Harp Contest in Israel takes place October 15–25, 2018, in Akko, Israel. Our reporter…
The 20th International Harp Contest in Israel begins this week! Curious about the competition? Here’s everything you need to know…
Ed. note: The prestigious triennial International Harp Contest in Israel takes place October 15–25, 2018, in Akko, Israel. Our reporter…
Woo Chin (Woojin) Lee of Korea takes home the top prize at the fourth Hong Kong International Harp Competition, with…
Repertoire for the 2019 Glowing Harp Competition has been announced. Taking place Apr. 5–10, 2019 in Kharkiv, Ukraine and open…
Dutch harpist Joost Willemze won the top prize at the 8th “Suoni d’Arpa” International Harp Contest in Italy. “I am…
The American Harp Society Foundation Awards has announced repertoire for its upcoming competitions. Though the location and date of the…
The winners of the 2018 Young Artist’s Harp Competition have been announced. From July 4–7, 2018, 23 finalists from five…
The USA International Harp Competition has announced dates for its 11th harp competition. Taking place at Indiana University’s Jacobs School…
Mana Azimi, Abigail Enssle, and Adam Phan are the winners of the 2018 Anne Adams Awards. Anna Dunlap was named…
Registration is now open for the 4th Hong Kong International Harp Competition, taking place in Chai Wan on Oct. 4…
César Secundino of Mexico recently snatched first prize in the DHF World Harp Competition, presenting an original program of arrangements…
César Secundino of Mexico was the first prize winner of the World Harp Competition, held May 12-13 in conjunction with…
The results are in from the 2nd Korea International Harp Competition. Valerio Lisci of Italy was awarded the top prize…
The American Harp Society has announced repertoire requirements for its 2019 national competition. Located at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the competition is slated to take place in June 2019, prior to the AHS Summer Institute.
The USA International Harp Competition has announced its 6th Solo Harp Composition Contest. Submissions are due Oct. 15, 2018, and…
Following a series of quarterfinal rounds taking place in Hong Kong, Utrecht, and New York in January, the Dutch Harp…
Lyon & Healy has announced details for the 2019 Lyon & Healy Awards, scheduled to take place March 14 –…
Welsh harpist Gwenllian Llyr was recently selected as an artist with City Music Foundation. The two-year program gives highly talented…
The International Harp Contest in Israel has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 20th contest, taking place Oct.…
Madeline Olson is the first prize winner of the 29th Nippon Harp Competition. The three-round competition took place on Nov. 15-19,…
The 5th Mexico International Harp Competition and Festival took place Nov. 10-18, 2017. The competition included 33 competitors from 11…
The Hong Kong International Competition has announced repertoire for its fourth competition, which will take place Oct. 4-7, 2018. There are…
Florence Sitruk, professor of music in harp at Indiana University, will perform a benefit concert for the USA International Harp…
The USA International Harp Competition Board of Directors has added 10 new members to its prestigious ranks. The new additions…
Applications are open for the Dutch Harp Festival’s new World Harp Competition, and the deadline is on September 15th, 2017.…
The Mexico International Harp Competition and Festival has announced competitors for its fifth event, which will take place Nov. 10–17…
The American Harp Society Foundation has announced details for its 2018 Anne Adams Awards, which will take place May 29–June 1, 2018,…
The Young Artist’s Harp Competition has announced repertoire for its biennial event, which will take place July 4–7, 2018. The…
Lyon & Healy Harps has announced its annual Award Winners, following a competition at Carleton College in St. Olaf, Minn., preceding…
The 2017 American Harp Society National Competition and Lyon & Healy Awards took place this week alongside the AHS Summer Institute,…
The results of the Young Professional Division of the 2017 American Harp Society National Competition have just been announced, following…
Harpist Rachel Lee Hall has been chosen as one of the six winners of the Astral Artists 2017 National Auditions.…
The results of the Camac Harp Competition of the North London Festival 2017 have just been announced. Participation in the…
The Italian Harp Association has just announced their 7th International Harp Competition, “Suoni d’Arpa,” to be held in the medieval…
Results have been announced for the 2017 Félix Godefroid Harp Competition, held April 2–4 at the Tournai Conservatory in Belgium. The…
The Glowing Harp Competition announced winners following its recent competition and festival held February 17–22, 2017, in Kharkiv Ukraine. Maria Pozdnyakova…
The USA International Harp Competition has announced repertoire for its eleventh competition, which will take place in 2019. The competition…
The American Harp Society (AHS) has announced a new educational program called the Young Composers Project, designed to inspire young…
No first prize was awarded in two divisions at 4th International Harp Competition in Szeged, Hungary. Results have been announced…
The International Harp Competition in Szeged, Hungary, kicks off Nov. 30, 2016, with an opening concert by Katrina Szederkényi. Originally from Canada, Szederkényi…
Winners have been announced at the 2016 Camac Prize Taiwan competition, which was held Nov. 25–27, 2016, at the Wenshui…
The 4th International Harp Competition hosted by the Slovenian Harp Association was held November 3-6, 2016, at the Fran Korun…
The Lyra Society has announced the 4th annual Costello Competition for Composition, with first stage entries due Nov. 17, 2016.…
The International Harp Contest in Israel has announced repertoire for its 20th contest, scheduled to take place October 15–25, 2018. The…
Update 9-7-16 Following the finals of the ARD International Music Competition, a winner has been announced… The first prize is…
The winners have just been announced for the Sixth International Competition “Suoni d’Arpa” (Sounds of Harp), which took place this past week,…
Harpists are once again invited to enter the Lewisville Lake Symphony International Competition for Strings and harp. The competition is…
Winners were announced at the third Thailand International Harp Festival Youth Harp Competition, for harpists age 17 and under, which…
Lyon & Healy has announced details for the next Lyon & Healy Awards, which will take place June 22–24, 2017,…
Following a preliminary screening round, quarter finalists have been selected for the fourth biennial Dutch Harp Competition, which will take place October…
Winners were announced at the fifth Young Artist’s Harp Competition, which took place July 6–9, 2016, in conjunction with the…
The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos (San Carlos Royal Academy of Fine Arts) is hosting an International…
Last night, as you probably know, was the final round of the 2016 USA International Harp Competition. If you were…
photos by Seika Dong Stage 4 Results: American Katherine Siochi is the first prize winner of the 10th USA International Harp…
Achieving top placement in the USA International Harp Competition launches your harp career. All of the previous top prizewinners have…
One of the biggest draws to the USA International Harp Competition is the repertoire. Not only is learning four stages…
Coping with the stress and nerves of performing is one of the toughest obstacles to overcome at a high-level competition…
Today was a rest day for the jury members and a practice day for the contestants who will be moving…
Well, the first round of the 2016 USA International Harp Competition in Bloomington, Indiana is coming to a close. Sixteen competitors…
Welcome to the 2016 USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Blog! My name is Natalie Hoffmann and I will be updating…
The American Harp Society Foundation has announced winners in the 2016 Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Memorial Competition. Founded in 1993,…
The line-up of participants for the ARD International Music Competition in Munich has just been announced. This prestigious classical music…
The American Harp Society Foundation will host the 2016 Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Competition on June 3–4, 2016. The…
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced contestants who will participate in the organization’s 10th competition to be held June…
The USA International Harp Competition has just named Jeremiah Siochi winner of its 5th Solo Harp Composition Contest (read more).…
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has named Jeremiah Siochi, of the U.S., winner of its 5th Solo Harp Composition Contest for…
The 4th International Harp Competition in Szeged, Hungary, will take place Nov. 30–Dec. 4., 2016. Szeged is located about 100 miles…
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Harp Society is sponsoring the 2nd Los Angeles Celebrates the Harp New Music…
The Dutch Harp Festival has announced details of their fourth international competition, which will take place Oct. 12–16, 2016, in Utrecht, The…
We’re following the 19th International Harp Contest in Israel via our correspondent Sunita Staneslow. Check here for updates throughout the…
We’re following the contest! Jump to results and updates. The 19th International Harp Contest in Israel kicks off Nov. 23…
The Nippon Harp Competition has announced winners of its 27th competition, following three stages that took place Nov. 11–14, 2015.…
Hong Kong Harp Chamber held the 3rd Hong Kong Harp Competition October 23–26, 2015. The competition was sponsored by Lyon…
The USA International Harp Competition is asking former participants to share their experiences to be included in a tribute to…
The competition, being held in Mexico City between January 18-24, is open to harpists of all nationalities that have not…
The USA International Harp Competition (IHC) has announced the dates for its 10th contest. The famed competition will take place…
Katherine Siochi was named the American Harp Society’s new Concert Artist after winning the Young Professional division of the 2015…
Congratulations to the 2015 Lyon & Healy Awards—Logan, Utah winners: Rachel Miller Seika Dong Hannah Cope Honorable Mention: Noel Wan…
Results are in for the first ever Korea International Harp Competition held in Seoul May 23–26, 2015. Young Professional Division…
Catherine Derrick took top honors at Camac’s 2015 North London Harp Competition, held May 3–4, 2015 in conjunction with the 2015…
The Korea International Harp Competition is calling for entries to its inaugural event by Thursday, April 30. The competition takes place May…
Abigail Kent is the First Prize harp winner in the Senior Division of the American String Teachers Association’s 2015 National Solo Competition.…
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced their 5th Solo Harp Composition Contest, to take place in conjunction with…