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Interviews

Shamim Shines in Bloomington

—by Li Shan Tan

Shamim Minoo shares her story from growing up in Iran to her gold-medal performance at the USA International Harp Competition.

Feature

What’s New

—by Alison Reese

Find out what new music has today’s leading harpists excited.

Feature

Rules & Regulations

—by Steve Moss

Understand what goes into a harp regulation so your instrument can get the most out of it.

July-August 2025

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Columns and more

Alison Reese

From the Editor

A Legacy That Lives On

—by Alison Reese

A lasting legacy.

Sounding Board

Lessons With a Legend

—by Emily Levin

Harp lessons that extend far beyond the bench.

Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

Tear-out Tunes

Waltzing Around the World

—by Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

Dance under the stars with this new tune.

Advice

How do I strengthen my fingers so my knuckles don’t collapse?

How to strengthen your fingers so your knuckles don’t collapse.

Strange But True Harp Stories

Saddle Up

Saddle up for the gig.

Reviews and extras

Recording Review

Gadabout Season

—by Alison Young

Brandee Younger, harp; Impulse!, 2025. 

Recording Review

Chimaera

—by Alison Young

Elisabeth Plank, harp; Genuin Classics, 2025.

Recording Review

Also of Note

—by Alison Young

New recordings from Anna Amigó and Constance Luzzati are worth a listen.

Music Review

Passing Along a Passion

—by Jan Jennings

Tannebaum and Piana arrange their
favorite music in new collections.

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