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featured in this issue

Interviews

Raise the Bar

—by Maria Luisa Rayan

Mexican harpist Baltazar Juárez has traveled the world studying and performing. Now he has returned to his native country to help develop a burgeoning classical harp scene.

Feature

Busk a Move

—by Sam Hickman

Want more playing opportunities? Grab your harp and head outdoors.

Feature

Top Ten Most Wanted Orchestra Harp Parts

—by Elizabeth Volpé Bligh

Find out which orchestra parts the pros say every harpist should know

November-December 2017

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Columns and more

From the Editor

Story Time

—by Alison Reese

Making it look easy.

Sounding Board

Trial by Fire Music

—by

Little can prepare harpists for the ultra marathon demands of an opera job.

Student Scenarios

Teaching by Example

—by Anne Sullivan

Lead by example when the busy holiday season hits your teaching studio.

Advice

Who pays for rental regulation?

How to handle regulations on rental harps.

Strange But True Harp Stories

Sent by Someone Special

A harpist sent by someone special.

Reviews and extras

Recording Review

Impressions

—by Alison Young

Katerina Englichova, harp; Vilem Veverka, oboe. Naxos, 2017.

Recording Review

L’Arpa Notturna

—by Alison Young

L'Arpa Notturna; Elisabeth Plank, harp. Ars, 2016

Recording Review

Seasonal Listening

—by Alison Young

Two discs to enjoy during the holiday season.

Music Review

Debussy Delights

—by

Debussy lovers will delight in two new publications of the Frenchman’s work.

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