—by Rebekah Atkinson Set in the Southern charm and unique culture of New Orleans, LA, the 41st American Harp Society National Conference will be an exciting, Mardi-Gras themed celebration of the harp and harp music that you won’t want to miss! Here are a few of the...
Folk harp manufacturer Dusty Stringshas just introduced the company's first concert-tension lever harp, the Boulevard Classic model. The 34-string harp is designed "specifically for classical players and students," says Dusty Strings. "The concert-tension gut strings...
urrounded by her beloved family, Emily Oppenheimer passed away on March 3, following a brief illness. She was 92 years old. Emily was a harpist, wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. She began playing the harp after her father went to a ballet...
Grace Browning is the new Principal Harpist with the Dallas Opera orchestra, following an audition on March 9, 2014. She'll join the orchestra for their 2014–2015 season beginning with Strauss'Salome. "I couldn't ask for a much better way to dive into the job," says...
Kudos to Sivan Magen for his April 9 profile in the classical music section ofThe Telegrah. The article follows the recent release of Magen's new "Fantasien" CD on the Linn Records label. The disc includes compositions by Bach, Brahms, Mozart, along with harpist...
Julia Coronelli will take over the Principal Harp spot at the New World Symphonyfollowing a recent audition in Chicago. The Miami-based ensemble, under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, serves as a training program for aspiring orchestral musicians and awards...
The American Harp Society has announced the required repertoire for its 21st National Competition, which will take place in 2015. The competition includes five divisions for harpists up to 30 years of age and awards prizes from $100 to $2500. The winner of the Young...
The five-day Edinburgh International Harp Festival runs April 4–9 in Edinburgh. The event, which began in 1982 through Pilgrim Harps, is now overseen by The Clarsach Society. Workshops and concerts are scheduled throughout the day and evening featuring well-known...
A fund has been established in honor of Deborah Hoffman to purchase a new harp for the Manhattan School of Music, where she served on the faculty. Hoffman, who served as long-standing Principal Harpist with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra died on February 12, 2014....
The Chicago Harp Quartet is heading to the 2014 Fischoff Competition to compete in the Quarter Final round, which takes place on May 9 in South Bend, Ind. This marks the first time an ensemble comprised solely of harpists will compete in the prestigious chamber music...
