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Hampton Roads Harp Festival announces 2024 lineup and competition

Hampton Roads Harp Festival announces 2024 lineup and competition

The Hampton Roads Harp Festival will take place Saturday, March 16, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with an option to attend virtually. Featured artist Maeve Gilchrist will headline the festival with a performance and workshop. Other events include...

DHF competition announces video round candidates

DHF competition announces video round candidates

The 2024 Dutch Harp Festival (DHF) World Harp Competition has announced the 25 candidates who have advanced to the video round, following a preselection round. The competition will stream the video round performances on its YouTube channel on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Central...

Remembering Faith Carman (1941–2023)

Remembering Faith Carman (1941–2023)

Harpist Faith Carman died on Dec. 20, 2023, in Farmington, Maine. Born on Jan. 23, 1941, in Bethesda, Maryland, Carman was best-known in the harp world for her many publications. Former American Harp Society (AHS) President Lynne Aspnes says Carman’s most memorable...

Remembering Maria Casale (1962–2024)

Remembering Maria Casale (1962–2024)

The USA International Harp Competition announced the death of Maria Casale on its social media outlets, writing the following tribute: The USA International Harp Competition is deeply saddened to announce the passing of harpist Maria Casale, gold medalist of the first...

Tokyo Symphony Orchestra announces harp auditions

Tokyo Symphony Orchestra announces harp auditions

The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra has announced auditions for a harp position, with two rounds of auditions to be held May 4 and May 9 near Tokyo. Application forms must be submitted by mail and are due by 6 p.m. Japan time on March 15. Please see the audition listing for...

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra announces principal harp opening

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held March 18 in Los Angeles. Applicants must send a one-page resume by Jan. 14 to hboauditions@laphil.org. Please see the audition listing for further details, including...

Szczecin Philharmonic in Poland announces harp auditions

Szczecin Philharmonic in Poland announces harp auditions

The Szczecin (Poland) Philharmonic has announced auditions for a harp position, with two rounds of auditions to be held Feb. 28 at the Szczecin Philharmonic Chamber Hall. Applicants must submit the required application documents by email by Feb. 21. Please see the...

San Luis Obispo Symphony announces principal harp opening

San Luis Obispo Symphony announces principal harp opening

The San Luis Obispo Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held April 26 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Applicants must submit a one-page resume via email, an online application, and a non-refundable audition deposit of $25 by April 4....

Harpe en Avesnois festival announces 2024 lineup

Harpe en Avesnois festival announces 2024 lineup

The 2024 Harpe en Avesnois festival will take place March 19–23, as well as on May 18, Oct. 12, and Dec. 17. Featured performers on March 19–23 will include harpist Evelyn Huber, harpist Alexander Boldachev in duo with violinist Semion Gurevich, and “The Glow Within”...