10th International Harp Contest in Italy

Claire Thai (pictured), the advanced division winner of the 2019 International Harp Contest in Italy

The 10th International Harp Contest in Italy will take place Aug. 29–Sept. 1, 2021, in Saluzzo, Italy. Hosted by the Italian Harp Association, the competition offers €25,000 worth of prizes in three divisions. Jury members include Emanuela Degli Espositi, Elizabeth Hainen, and Edith Pun. Selected winners will be chosen to perform at the 2022 International Harp Festival in Italy. Applications are due by Aug. 10. Competition winners will perform at a public recital on Sept. 1.

For more information including repertoire requirements, visit the contest website.