The Focus on Youth committee of the World Harp Congress (WHC) is initiating an online version of its Focus on Youth program in September 2024. The WHC states on its website, “The goal of the Focus on Youth Concerts is to establish a platform for gifted young...
The World Harp Congress (WHC) and American Harp Society (AHS) have announced plans for a joint conference to be held in July 2026 in Toronto, Canada. The WHC and AHS will be working together to combine programming for the entire event. Representatives from the AHS say...
On July 25, harpists will gather in Cardiff, Wales for the opening day of the 14th World Harp Congress. Billed as "an intensive but fun-filled week of recitals, concerts, lectures, masterclasses and workshops," the festival's aim is to celebrate "the versatility and...
As harpists from around the globe gather in Hong Kong for the 13th World Harp Congress, Harp Column's eyes and ears on the ground will share the highlights from each day's events. Check back for updates! Day 7 The 13th WHC drew to a close at midday today, and this...
Are you getting excited for the upcoming World Harp Congress in Hong Kong? Whether you're planning to attend in person or follow along vicariously with our updates on harpcolumn.com, we know you probably want to hear more about the harp world's biggest extravaganza!!...
Registration is now open for the 13th World Harp Congress (WHC), which will take place July 7–13 in Hong Kong. This marks the first time the triennial event—which typically draws about 800 harpists from 50 countries—has been held in Asia. Events will take place at the...
The World Harp Congress has chosen Cardiff as its 2020 international congress location. "The artistic committee looks forward to working together, with harpists from across the UK, to present a successful and inspiring Congress," said organizers on their Facebook...
The Congress in Sydney was totally incredible. Not only were some of the biggest stars in the harp world there, but in concerts one after another. Remy, Naoko, the Isabelles, DHC, Sivan, Alice! Speaking of Alice Giles and her amazing Australian team, they were...
After six exciting days, the 12th World Harp Congress officially ended in the morning on the 26th. The last evening concert was on Friday, July 25th at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, an unbelievably gorgeous hall, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra featuring...
At the World Harp Congress, not only harp companies like Lyon&Healy, Salvi, and Camac brought their gorgeous harps to showcase and to sell, I also had the chance to see different kinds of...
