The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is calling for scores for the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest. Composers of all nationalities are invited to submit new unpublished works for solo harp, between six and eight minutes in duration. The USAIHC...
The Korea International Harp Competition (KIHC) has announced the required repertoire for its next competition, set to take place April 24–28, 2024. Next year’s competition includes four divisions: Junior 1, Junior 2, Youth, and Young Professional. Co-directors Jung...
Momoko Komori of Japan won first prize in the professional pedal division at the eighth Hong Kong International Harp Competition, held in Hong Kong Oct. 4–7. Chenyang Jing (Japan) won silver. Yin Wah Natalie Lo (Hong Kong) took home bronze. Gabriella Jones (U.K.)...
The Utah Chapter of the American Harp Society (AHS) has announced the results of its inaugural Utah Harp Competition, held Sept. 9 in Salt Lake City. Nearly 30 students between the ages of 8 and 23 competed in four divisions for a total of $1,350 in prizes. Monet...
The 72nd ARD International Music Competition in Munich has announced the winners in the harp category, following four rounds of competition held Aug. 28–Sept. 6. Tjasha Gafner of Switzerland took home first prize, as well as the audience prize. Lea Maria Löffler...
The Helsinki Harp Festival has announced the winners of its 2023 competitions. The International Helsinki Harp Competition 2023 awarded second prize to Flora Antropius of France and third prize to Hilda Kunnola of Finland. Katilyne Roels of Belgium received a special...
Suoni d’Arpa has announced the winners of its 12th International Harp Contest in Italy, held Aug. 30–Sept. 3 in Saluzzo, Italy. Shamim Minoo won first prize in the top division. Virginia Pestugia was awarded second prize, and Mari Kelly won third prize. Hosted by the...
The semifinals of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition took place Sept. 3, accompanied by the Münchener Kammerorchester. Of the six harpists selected as semifinalists, the three contestants advancing to the finals are: Alexandra Bidi, FranceTjasha Gafner,...
The second round of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition took place Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The six harpists advancing to the semifinals are: Alexandra Bidi, FranceMarcel Cara, FranceNoelia Cotuna Rizea, SpainTjasha Gafner, SwitzerlandJohanna Dorothea Görißen,...
The first round of the 72nd ARD International Music Competition in Munich took place Aug. 28–30. The harpists advancing to the second round are: Dariia Ahapova, UkraineAlexandra Bidi, FranceMarcel Cara, FranceNoelia Cotuna Rizea, SpainJulia Dietrich, GermanySéphora...
