The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has appointed Kari Novilla to a one-year position as acting principal harp. Novilla describes herself as a multi-genre artist whose work spans classical music, jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music. She has performed with the Chicago...
The VII Mexico International Harp Competition took place Oct. 17–25 in Mexico City. Joost Willemze (Netherlands) won first prize of the Young Professional Division (for contestants 37 and under). Willemze’s prize includes a concerto performance with the National...
The Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Symphony Orchestra has appointed Jacqueline Kerrod principal harp. “I am looking forward to a season of great music with wonderful colleagues,” Kerrod says. “I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.”...
The Concours International de Harpe Marie-Antoinette has announced the results of its inaugural competition, held Oct. 16–19 in Versailles. The competition focuses on original 18th-century harp repertoire and includes categories for single-action historical harps...
The American Harp Society (AHS) has announced the 2027 Weiger Lepke-Sims Family Sacred Music Award, designed to expand harp repertoire in sacred settings. The composer of the winning work will receive a $600 award, with limited financial assistance (by approval of the...
The Bamberger Symphoniker in Bamberg, Germany, has announced a vacancy for solo harp. Applications must be submitted via Muvac by Dec. 1. Auditions will take place Jan. 31–Feb. 1, 2027. See the orchestra website for more information.
Irish harpist Sheila Larchet Cuthbert died on Oct. 14, 2026. The World Harp Congress shared the following tribute on social media: “It is with regret that we inform you of the death of Sheila Larchet Cuthbert (1923–2026) in her 104th year. “Sheila was dedicated to the...
The Cleveland Harp Circle is commissioning a new harp ensemble work inspired by Cleveland. The selected composer receives a $2,500 commission, and the piece will be premiered by the Cleveland Harp Circle at the 2027 American Harp Society Ensemble Festival in Dallas....
The International Online Harp Competition “Crescere con la Musica” (“Growing Up with Music”) has announced its 6th edition, open to young harpists of all nationalities studying with either the Suzuki method or the traditional method. The competition comprises three...
Montreal-based trio Malvenn released its debut album, Chez Nous, on Oct. 2, featuring Cécile Delage on Celtic harp and foot percussion, Charlotte Layec on clarinet and bass clarinet, and McKinley James on cello, the recording brings together 11 tracks drawing from...
