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Wang appointed to National Ballet of Canada Orchestra

Clara Wang, new principal harpist of National Ballet of Canada Orchestra
Clara Wang is the newly appointed principal harpist of the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra.
March 28, 2024

The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra has appointed Clara Wang principal harpist, following auditions held Oct. 15, 2023. Wang has begun her two-year tenure review procedure with the orchestra.

Wang says of her appointment, “I’m beyond excited to be joining the [National Ballet of Canada Orchestra]! Everyone here has been incredibly welcoming and kind, and I’ve had a blast already diving into some wild productions with them. Getting to meet some of the dancers has also really sparked my interest in the dance world.”

Wang’s orchestral experience includes performances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, as well as a festival residency as principal harpist with The Orchestra of the Americas. In 2018, she won first prize at the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Manulife Competition. Wang has studied with Franziska Huhn and Judy Loman.

Learn more about Wang on her website.

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