Elizabeth Volpé Bligh is the retired principal harpist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (1982-2018), a composer, adjunct professor of Harp at University of British Columbia, and was Chair of the 2011 World Harp Congress Host Committee.
Elizabeth Volpé Bligh
Things Are Not as They Appear
Don’t believe everything you see—even in printed music. We’ll give you tips on how to spot errors in your scores and what to do when you find them.
May-June 2024
A Long Winter
The secrets behind the staying power of a harp production
November-December 2023
Top Ten Most Wanted Orchestra Harp Parts
The pros say every harpist should know these 10 orchestra parts, plus a few more for good measure.
November-December 2017
From Solo to Section
Meld your playing seamlessly into a section of harps with tips and advice from our experts
November-December 2016
Cracking the Nutcracker
Find out how the experts edit this iconic ballet part.
September-October 2015
Two Harps Are Better than One
Lucky enough to have two harps in your pit? Check out these tips for playing Nutcracker the way Tchaikovsky originally intended.
September-October 2015
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