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featured in this issue

Interviews

Sound Reasoning

—by Grace Browning

Toronto Symphony Orchestra principal harp Heidi Bearcroft talks about mental health and motivation in following the family career path into music.

Feature

How to Learn a Mountain of Music in Minimal Time

—by Carla Fabris

Find out five keys to learn lots of notes with maximum efficiency.

Feature

Strings That Ring

—by Hope Cowan

We break down the string options on the market to help you find the best fit for you and your harp.

November-December 2024

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Columns and more

Alison Reese

From the Editor

Prepped and Ready

—by Alison Reese

It's what dreams are made of.

Sounding Board

A Broadway Love Letter

—by Lynette Wardle

A love note to a memorable run on Broadway.

Tear-out Tunes

A Celtic Christmas

—by Rachel Hair

Celtic holiday tunes from the Isle of Man.

Advice

How Do You Move Your Harp?

Tips for moving your harp safely as your body ages.

Strange But True Harp Stories

Everybody is a Critic

Everybody is a critic.

Reviews and extras

Recording Review

In The Strings

—by Alison Young

Ivana Švestková, harp. Self-released, 2024.

Recording Review

That I Did Always Love

—by Alison Young

Anne Vanschothorst, harp; Annie Einan, voice. Big Round Records, 2024.

Recording Review

Also of Note

—by Alison Young

New recordings by Elisabeth Plank and Amanda Whiting are worth a listen.

Music Review

New Holiday Tunes

—by Jan Jennings

New holiday tunes for one, two, or three harps.

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