The Dutch Harp Festival (DHF) will accept applications from Sept. 1 until Oct. 1 for its 2024 World Harp Competition. The international competition is open to harpists of all ages and nationalities, and welcomes repertoire from any genre. In the preliminary and video rounds, contestants design and pitch a creative original program, which must be 45 minutes in length and must feature the applicant’s live performance on the harp. Applicants are free to choose all other aspects of the program, including repertoire, staging, instrumentation, and theme.
After the preliminary selection round, competitors will be selected to participate in the video round. Up to 14 candidates will then be invited to perform in the semifinals. The semifinals and finals will be held live in Utrecht on April 18–20, 2024, alongside the 2024 DHF. The first prize winner will receive €5,000 and the continuing support of the Care, Coaching, and Career development program. The second prize winner will receive €2,500, while the third prize winner will receive €1,500. The winner of the audience award will receive €1,500 and a complimentary subscription to Harp Column magazine.
For more information, visit the DHF competition’s website.
