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Suoni d’Arpa announces 2022 competition winners

Suoni d’Arpa announces 2022 competition winners

Suoni d’Arpa announced the 2022 prize winners following its 11th competition, held Aug. 30–Sept. 3 in Saluzzo, Italy. Nagisa Tanaka won first prize in the top division, as well as the Arpa Viggianese special prize. Nan Wang was awarded second prize, and Nicole Pedroni...

Mexico International Harp Competition announces 2022 winners

Mexico International Harp Competition announces 2022 winners

The sixth edition of the Mexico International Harp Competition took place Nov. 11–19 in Mexico City. Li Shan Tan of Singapore won first prize of the Young Professional Division (for contestants 36 and under). In addition to a monetary award of $1,500, Tan’s prize...

Slovenian Harp Association announces repertoire for sixth competition

Slovenian Harp Association announces repertoire for sixth competition

The International Competition of the Slovenian Harp Association has announced the required repertoire for its sixth competition, set to take place March 31–April 2, 2023, in Velenje, Slovenia. The deadline for applications is Feb. 12, 2023, with a discounted entry fee...

Martine Géliot harp competition announces 2022 winners

Martine Géliot harp competition announces 2022 winners

The Concours Martine Géliot has announced the winners of its 2022 competition, held Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Avon–Pays de Fontainebleau, France. Zoé Buyck (France) took home first prize. In addition to the 2000 € award, Buyck receives a complete set of 47 harp strings and...

YAHC announces 2022 winners

YAHC announces 2022 winners

The Young Artist’s Harp Competition (YAHC) has announced the winners of this year's competition, held June 21–25 in Chestertown, Maryland. The competition takes place every two years in conjunction with the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar summer training programs....

International Harp Contest in Israel announces 2024 repertoire

International Harp Contest in Israel announces 2024 repertoire

The International Harp Contest in Israel has announced the four stages of required repertoire for its 22nd competition, set to take place Sept. 16–26, 2024, in Akko. The event, which is held every three years, hosted its 21st contest in a hybrid format due to the...

Concours Français de la Harpe announces 12th edition

Concours Français de la Harpe announces 12th edition

The Concours Français de la Harpe will hold its 12th edition Feb. 10–12, 2023, in Limoges, France. The competition’s 12 repertoire divisions are open to harpists of all nationalities, with no age limit. Harpists can apply to multiple divisions. Prize sponsors include...

Wan wins 12th USA International Harp Competition

Wan wins 12th USA International Harp Competition

Noël Wan of Taiwan won the gold medal winner at the 12th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) following the final stage of the triennial contest held July 9 in Bloomington, Indiana, capping four stages of competition over 10 days. Huw Boucher of Wales won the...

12th USA International Harp Competition preview

12th USA International Harp Competition preview

More than 40 harpists from 20  countries gather in Bloomington, Indiana, this week to compete in the 12th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC). The 10-day event includes four stages of competition, as well as several additional events and...