The Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has appointed Benjamin Albertson principal harpist after the retirement of former principal harpist Patricia Harris. Albertson begins the position this 2023–2024 season, following an audition in the fall of 2022. Albertson says he...
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) in Norfolk, Va., has appointed Alexis Colner as its new principal harpist, beginning this fall. Auditions were held in February for this tenure-track position. Colner says she is looking forward to working with the VSO’s music...
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have announced the appointment of Principal Harp Katherine Siochi, following four rounds of auditions. Siochi joins the San Francisco Symphony this September, performing on the Opening Night Gala and All...
The Metropolitan Opera (the Met) has appointed Hannah Cope Johnson principal harpist. “I am delighted to become a part of the world-class storytelling that takes place at the Met,” Cope Johnson says. She will begin performing with the orchestra in the 2023–2024...
Michigan State University (MSU) has appointed Cheryl Losey Feder to its faculty, beginning in the fall 2023 semester. The previous harp professor at MSU was Chen-Yu Huang. “MSU is tremendously enthusiastic to support the next generation of harpists!” Losey Feder says....
Dublin Conservatoire at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has appointed Rosanna Moore its new full-time assistant lecturer in harp, beginning in September. Moore’s appointment follows the retirement of harp professor Denise Kelly-McDonnell. The harp program...
The Teatro San Carlo in Naples has appointed Elèna Vallebona principal harp. Over 70 candidates performed in the initial round of the harp audition, which has not been held since the 1980s. The audition consisted of four rounds. Following the elimination and...
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has appointed Ellie Kirk principal harpist following two days of auditions, held May 11–12. Kirk begins performing with the orchestra in the 2023–2024 season. Kirk has served in orchestral harp positions with the Illinois Symphony...
Emily Granger has been appointed to begin two trials as principal harp of two Australian orchestras, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO). Granger begins her six-month trial with the QSO in May, following the retirement of...
The Louisville Orchestra has appointed Grace Roepke principal harpist, following the retirement of former principal harpist Mary Julian Rapier. The auditions took place in four rounds, held January 8–9. Roepke will begin performing with the orchestra in July. Roepke...
