The 22nd International Harp Contest in Israel has restructured its required repertoire and competition process. The contest has also appointed Ariel Cohen as its new director and joined the World Federation of International Music Competitions.
The first two rounds are now combined into a video recording stage, and some of the required repertoire has been moved to a later stage. The semifinal and final stages will take place live in Tel Aviv January 15–22, 2027. Updated required repertoire is listed below.
Stage 1—Video recording
W. A. Mozart, Fantasia no. 1 in D Minor, K. 397
Choose one:
- S. Natra, Sonatina
- S. Natra, Prayer
Choose one:
- J. de la Presle, Le jardin mouillé
- G. Fauré, Une châtelaine en sa tour, op. 110
Choose one:
- A. Caplet, Deux Divertissements
- H. Renié, Pièce symphonique
Stage 2—Semifinal
Choose one:
- J. S. Bach, French Suite no. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812 (no repeats)
- J. S. Bach, French Suite no. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813 (no repeats)
- J. S. Bach, French Suite no. 6 in E Major, BWV 817 (no repeats)
Choose one:
- J. S. Bach, Flute Sonata in G Minor (no repeats)
- J. S. Bach, Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major (no repeats)
A. Weiner, La Noche Oscura del Alma (Dark Night of the Soul) for flute and harp
A. Caplet, Conte Fantastique for harp and string quartet
Stage 3—Final
G. Tailleferre, Concertino for harp and orchestra
J. C. Bach, Concerto op. 1 no. 6 for harp and orchestra
Uri Brener, Northern Wind for solo harp (commissioned Israeli work for the 22nd Harp Contest)
For more information, visit the International Harp Contest in Israel website.
