The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra has appointed Clara Wang principal harpist, following auditions held Oct. 15, 2023. Wang has begun her two-year tenure review procedure with the orchestra. Wang says of her appointment, “I’m beyond excited to be joining the...
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held June 24–25. Applications are due April 21 and selected candidates will be notified of an invitation to audition by May 3. For more information, view the...
The Mid-Texas Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held May 5. Applicants must submit a resume by email and a refundable audition deposit by mail by April 10. Candidates will be provided with the repertoire list and excerpts when an...
The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg has announced an upcoming audition for its next harp academy position, set to take place May 25. The position is for the 2024–2025 season, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Applications are due April 2. The...
The Hampton Roads Harp Competition has announced the winners of the 2024 contest. Following a preliminary video round, the final round of the competition took place March 16 in conjunction with the Hampton Roads Harp Festival (HRHF) at Old Dominion University in...
Harpist Brandee Younger is the recipient of a 2024 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Jazz Album” for Brand New Life. Younger says she is honored to win the award. “I’m so grateful, and it’s...
The Lima (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will be held April 7. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by email. For further information and a list of required repertoire, see the audition listing.
Irish harpist, concertina player, and composer Aisling Lyons releases her new single “Sunbeam” on March 15th. According to a press release, this “heartfelt and original contemporary harp composition… is a poignant tribute to her late friend Sarah and showcases...
On March 8, Renee Murphy (USA), Annette Lee (USA), and Mari Kelly (U.K.) were chosen as the three winners in the 2024 Lyon & Healy Awards in Chicago, judged by Marcela Mendez, Doug Rioth, and Ann Yeung. Each winner received $2,000 to further their education and a...
The Ontario Chapter of the American Harp Society announced the passing of Canadian harpist Marie Emma Lorcini on its social media outlets, sharing the following tribute posted by one of her children: “Marie Emma Lorcini (née Iösch), of Greensville, Ontario, passed...
