The orchestra of the Opéra de Marseille is seeking a principal harpist. Applications are due by April 29; the auditions are set to take place May 9. The position start date will be Oct. 2. For more information, view the audition listing.
International Harp Competition Elena Carfi announces 2025 repertoire
The 3rd International Harp Competition Elena Carfi has announced required repertoire for its online contest in 2025. Applications are due by Sept. 30. Applicants must submit video recordings between October 1–15. Results for the competition will be announced in...
Remembering Mary “Gerry” Serviente (1944–2025)
Somerset Folk Harp Festival founder Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Nitsch Serviente passed away on Jan. 24. The Somerset Folk Harp Festival shared the following tribute on social media: “Gerry’s vision and dedication shaped the Somerset Folk Harp Festival into what it is...
Langlamet releases harp concerto album with Berliner Philharmoniker
Harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet has recorded two works for harp and orchestra with the Berliner Philharmoniker, of which she is principal harpist. The new digital album is available as a download from Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings, as well as on major streaming...
American Harp Foundation announces competitions and awards for 2025–2026
The American Harp Foundation (AHF) has released new details about its upcoming 2026 Awards, including the Anne Adams Awards, the Marcel Grandjany Memorial Competition, and the addition of the new Lucile Lawrence Award. The 2026 AHF Awards competitions will take place...
Opera Philadelphia announces principal harp opening
Opera Philadelphia, under Music Director Corrado Rovaris, has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due via Audition Cafe by April 14. The auditions will be held April 28–29. For more information, visit the Opera Philadelphia website.
Pancaroğlu appointed and honored as cultural ambassador of Chinese harp
Turkish harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu has been appointed to three positions related to the cultural heritage of the Chinese harp and other harp-like instruments. Pancaroğlu has been appointed Executive Vice President of the International Harp-Related Intangible Cultural...
USAIHC announces contestants for 13th competition
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced the 45 harpists from 19 countries competing in its 13th contest, which will take place May 14–24 in Bloomington, Ind. The USAIHC is a triennial competition that takes place at Indiana University’s Jacobs...
Carlean Jones appointed principal harp at Frankfurt Opera
The Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester has appointed Héloïse Carlean Jones principal harpist, beginning March 15, 2025. “I am very excited and honored to be joining the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester, an institution with a tradition of over 200 years and...
One Harp World calls for proposals to present and perform at its 2026 event
One Harp World is a collaboration between the American Harp Society and the World Harp Congress. The event will convene in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 28–August 3, 2026. One Harp World invites those who are interested in presenting or performing during the event to...
