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Glowing Harp Festival announces 2023 guest artists

Glowing Harp Festival announces 2023 guest artists

The Glowing Harp Festival has announced its 2023 guest artist lineup. Directed by Ukrainian harpist Veronika Lemishenko, the festival will take place in person Nov. 22–26 in Zagreb, Croatia. The Zagreb Harp Festival and its artistic director Tajana Vukelić Peić will...

Lenaerts premieres new harp concerto dedicated to Belgian monarch

Lenaerts premieres new harp concerto dedicated to Belgian monarch

On Nov. 14, Belgian harpist Anneleen Lenaerts will give the world premiere of a new harp concerto written by her brother Wouter Lenaerts. The concerto, titled Maiestas, is dedicated to King Philippe of Belgium. The premiere is part of a gala concert honoring the 10th...

AHS announces 2025 Summer Institute and first Harp Ensemble Festival

AHS announces 2025 Summer Institute and first Harp Ensemble Festival

The American Harp Society (AHS) will hold its next Summer Institute in June 2025 in the metropolitan area of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. The upcoming AHS Summer Institute will take place alongside two other events: the 26th AHS National Competition and the inaugural AHS...

AHS announces 2024 National Conference

AHS announces 2024 National Conference

The American Harp Society (AHS) will hold its 45th National Conference June 16–19, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. The Central Florida Chapter will host this conference, centered on the theme “That’s Entertainment!” Workshop topics include repertoire, technology for musicians,...

World Harp Congress announces an online Focus on Youth program

World Harp Congress announces an online Focus on Youth program

The Focus on Youth committee of the World Harp Congress (WHC) is initiating an online version of its Focus on Youth program in September 2024. The WHC states on its website, “The goal of the Focus on Youth Concerts is to establish a platform for gifted young...

Academy of Early Irish Harp announces new online courses

Academy of Early Irish Harp announces new online courses

The Historical Harp Society of Ireland’s autumn Acadamh na gCláirseach—Academy of Early Irish Harp will present three online courses, starting Oct. 14, suitable for players of any kind of harp from post-beginner to professional levels. The course topics include...

USAIHC announces 2023 fall concert featuring Crimson Duo

USAIHC announces 2023 fall concert featuring Crimson Duo

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced its fall concert, to be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Auer Hall. Tickets are available for purchase in advance on the USAIHC website or at the door. The concert features the Crimson Duo (Jaymee Haefner,...

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama hosts harp and guitar festival

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama hosts harp and guitar festival

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Wales, is hosting a harp and guitar weekend Oct. 28–29. The festival features artists such as improvisational harpist Rhodri Davies, harpist Parker Ramsay, the Mela Guitar Quartet, and classical guitarist David...

International Irish harp festival announces lineup

International Irish harp festival announces lineup

The annual An Chúirt Chruitireachta International Harp Festival will take place June 25–30 at An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, offering daily classes, workshops, and concerts. Students will learn about historical and contemporary aspects of the harp tradition and...

World Harp Day announces June 10 lineup

World Harp Day announces June 10 lineup

Shortly after a soft launch event in the Fringe Club Gallery in Hong Kong, World Harp Day will hold its first official in-person activity from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 10 in Milan, Italy, The event is free and includes harp performances, lectures, and presentations....