The Concours Français de la Harpe will hold its 13th edition Feb. 23–25, 2024, in Limoges, France. The annual competition’s 12 repertoire divisions are open to harpists of all nationalities, with no age limit. Harpists can apply to multiple divisions. Applications are due by Jan. 28, 2024. Videos for the preliminary round of the Excellence division are due before Jan. 27, 2024.
Prize sponsors include the Association international des harpistes et des amis de la harpe, Camac, the Instrumentarium (Lyon & Healy and Salvi), and The Harp Store (Budin). The first prize winner of the Excellence division will be invited to three recitals: the opening concert of the next Concours Français de la Harpe, a livestreamed concert at the Instrumentarium in Paris, and a concert as part of the Festival International Harpe en Avesnois. Camac will also offer a 22-string Bardic harp or a gift certificate in the amount of 950 €.
For more details, visit the competition’s website.
