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Tuesday, July 28
 

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Neuron Mirror Neuron II
Tuesday July 28, 2026 TBA
Osgoode West
A hybrid installation-performance inviting audiences to co-create sound through physical gestures, blending pose-tracking technology with harp improv for an experience inspired by human mirror neurons.
Presenters
avatar for Ariel Sol

Ariel Sol

Ariel Sol pioneers the future of sound as an LA-based composer, harpist, and interactive media designer. Hailing from Chicago, he is passionate about bridging disciplines to foster community. From cinematic pop to virtual reality soundscapes- storytelling, identity, and empowerment... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 TBA
Osgoode West
  Performance, Multimedia

09:00 EDT

WHC Board Meeting
Tuesday July 28, 2026 09:00 - 12:00 EDT
Yorkville West

Tuesday July 28, 2026 09:00 - 12:00 EDT
Yorkville West
  Meeting

14:00 EDT

Opening Ceremonies & Reception 👩‍🍳
Tuesday July 28, 2026 14:00 - 14:15 EDT
Vendor Exhibit Hall Foyer
Welcome to One Harp World! Remarks by Isabelle Perrin, Kathy Kienzle, Kathy Nicolai, Leader's Circle, Jeannette Hanna, Ontario Harp Society chapter of the AHS, and Lynne Aspnes.






Presenters
avatar for Kathy Kienzle

Kathy Kienzle

Kathy Kienzle studied with Marcel Grandjany at The Juilliard School, and with Susann McDonald. She placed third in the Sixth International Harp Competition in Israel. Kathy was principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1993-2020, gave the world premiere of Einojuhani Rautavaara’s... Read More →
avatar for Isabelle Perrin

Isabelle Perrin

Isabelle Perrin, former co-principal harpist with the Orchestre National de France, has performed recitals and concertos worldwide and recorded numerous CDs. A devoted teacher, she conducts masterclasses globally. Currently, she is a Professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music and... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 14:00 - 14:15 EDT
Vendor Exhibit Hall Foyer
  Meeting

14:15 EDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Tuesday July 28, 2026 14:15 - 18:00 EDT
Vendor Exhibit Hall
Tuesday July 28, 2026 14:15 - 18:00 EDT
Vendor Exhibit Hall
  Exhibits

15:45 EDT

Xinghai Conservatory of Music Pre-College Harp Ensemble
Tuesday July 28, 2026 15:45 - 16:15 EDT
Grand Ballroom Lobby

Presenters
avatar for Dan Yu

Dan Yu

Dan Yu received the USA International Harp Competition Gold Medal in 2001, and was hailed by New York critics as “in a class of her own” following her debut recital in Alice Tully Hall in 2002. She has performed on broadcast television and radio stations in the USA, China, and... Read More →
Ensembles
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Xinghai Conservatory of Music Pre-college Harp Ensemble

All performers (ages 12–21) are harp students at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music and its Pre-College in Guangzhou, China, studying under harp teacher Dan Yu.

Performers
Harpists: Wenxuan Huang, Ziling Huang, Danqi Lin, Siyan Tao
Singer: Ziyun Huang

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 15:45 - 16:15 EDT
Grand Ballroom Lobby
  Performance, Harp Ensemble

16:30 EDT

Harp Spectacular! A tribute to Susann McDonald
Tuesday July 28, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom
Perspectives on Susann McDo nald’s singular achievements to create community and excellence connecting harpists and audiences through the harp. The program will include renowned and rare memorabilia and recollections shared by friends, colleagues, and former students. Curated by Sirin Pancaroglu and Ann Yeung. 

Committee: Shannon Shuen Chieh, Elizabeth Hainen, Jaymee Haefner, Isabel Moreton, Sirin Pancaroglu, Linda Wood Rollo, Ann Yeung
Presenters
avatar for Jaymee Haefner

Jaymee Haefner

University Of North Texas
Jaymee Haefner, Professor of Harp and Director of Graduate Studies at the UNT College of Music, has performed in Hong Kong, Moscow, Prague, New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta, Mexico, and has adjudicated competitions in Hong Kong, Italy and the US. Oxford University Press (Grove... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Hainen

Elizabeth Hainen

USA International Harp Competition
Hailed by the Washington Post for her “unusual presence with silky transparency,” Elizabeth Hainen has thrilled audiences throughout the world as a virtuoso soloist and as Principal Harp of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Hainen is the Artistic Director for the USA International Harp... Read More →
avatar for Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

Alfredo Rolando Ortiz was born in Cuba. His family immigrated to Venezuela,when Alfredo was 11. He studied the Venezuelan folk harp with his Fernando Guerrero, adding studies in the Paraguayan harp with Alberto Romero. Mr. Ortiz performs folk, classical, and popular music from many... Read More →
avatar for Sirin Pancaroglu

Sirin Pancaroglu

The Turkish Harp
Praised by the Washington Post  as a “major talent of international caliber”, Şirin Pancaroğlu is equallyactive in traditional Turkish music, improvisation and contemporary music, as she is in mainstreamharp. With concerts in over 35 countries and 14 recording releases, she... Read More →
avatar for Isabelle Perrin

Isabelle Perrin

Isabelle Perrin, former co-principal harpist with the Orchestre National de France, has performed recitals and concertos worldwide and recorded numerous CDs. A devoted teacher, she conducts masterclasses globally. Currently, she is a Professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music and... Read More →
avatar for Linda Wood Rollo

Linda Wood Rollo

Linda Wood Rollo has taught on the faculties of Indiana University, San Francisco State University, Dominican College and the Ursuline School of Music and Drama.  Her honors include the World Harp Congress Award of Recognition, American Harp Society Lifetime Achievement... Read More →
avatar for Pat Wooster

Pat Wooster

World Harp Congress
Patricia Wooster has served as President of the American Harp Society, and Chairman of the Board of the World Harp Congress for 17 years.  She holds degrees in music and education, and served on the music faculty at the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University... Read More →
avatar for Ann Yeung

Ann Yeung

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Known for her intrepid and multi-faceted career, Ann Yeung has premiered numerous compositions and is the author of articles published worldwide, particularly on the works of Henriette Renié. She is a Past President of the American Harp Society and former Editor of the World Harp... Read More →
avatar for Naoko Yoshino

Naoko Yoshino

London-born Japanese harpist Naoko Yoshino started her solo career after winning First Prize at the Ninth International Harp Contest in Israel, in 1985. Her solo engagements with the world’s top orchestras have included the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom
  Lecture, History & Practice

19:15 EDT

Vancouver Academy of Music Harp Ensemble
Tuesday July 28, 2026 19:15 - 19:45 EDT
Grand Ballroom Lobby
The Vancouver Academy of Music Student Harp Ensemble serves students ages 8-18 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The ensemble welcomes harp students at all levels for both lever harp and pedal harp. Directed by Rosanna Chiu and Joy Yeh, the ensemble performs regularly in celebrated events including the VAM Harp Fest, Vancouver Harp Day, and the Kiwanis Festival. Ensemble members for One Harp World are: Alison Chen, Charisma Chow, Alice Han, Grace Han, Chelsea Huang,  Kaitlin Hui, Ellie Lau, Hanna Li, Sylvia Li, Hermione So, Bonnie Wong, Emma Sarang Wong, and Renee Zhao.
Presenters
avatar for Rosanna Chiu

Rosanna Chiu

American Harp Society
Rosanna Chiu is a performer and teacher based in Vancouver, Canada. She is harp faculty and ensemble director at the Vancouver Academy of Music and leads student harp ensembles at different ages and levels. She enjoys writing harp arrangements, and her ensembles often play works by... Read More →
Ensembles
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Vancouver Academy of Music Student Harp Ensemble

Vancouver Academy of Music Student Harp Ensemble is a an ensemble for students age 8-18 in Vancouver,Canada. The ensemble has harp students at all levels for both lever harp and pedal harp. Directed by Rosanna Chiu and Joy Yeh, the ensemble performs regularly in celebrated events... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 19:15 - 19:45 EDT
Grand Ballroom Lobby
  Performance, Harp Ensemble

19:45 EDT

Pre-Concert Talk
Tuesday July 28, 2026 19:45 - 20:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Tuesday July 28, 2026 19:45 - 20:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom
  Lecture

20:00 EDT

Gala Opening Concert: Canadian Music and Musicians 🍁🪐👩‍🍳
Tuesday July 28, 2026 20:00 - 22:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom
Master of Ceremonies, Tom Allen (CBC) with harpists Lori Gemmell, Erica Goodman, Renee Qui, Angela Schwarzkopf, Jennifer Swartz, Kristan Toczko, Sharlene Wallace, Noel Wan and Joy Yeh, with collaborating musicians performing music by Canadian composers Alexina Louie, Andrew P MacDonald, Caroline Lizotte, Marjan Mozetich, Kevin Lau, Renee Qin, Sharlene Wallace, & Kristan Toczko!
Reception following in the Grand Ballroom Lobby. 👩‍🍳🍷
Moderators
avatar for Tom Allen

Tom Allen

Tom Allen is a Canadian public radio broadcaster, concert host, trombonist, and author. He has hosted classical and popular music programming on CBC Music since 1991. Allen works as a concert host and a creative consultant for symphony orchestras, has published three books of autobiographical... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Angela Schwarzkopf

Angela Schwarzkopf

Angela Schwarzkopf concertizes throughout North America as soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. She is the guest principal harpist of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa, and principal harpist with the London, Ontario, Symphonia. Angela is the first harpist to earn the... Read More →
avatar for Kaili Maimets

Kaili Maimets

Flute, Topaz Duo
Canadian flutist Kaili Maimets is in demand as an orchestral performer, chamber musician, and soloist. She regularly performs with the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada (NACO) and has held positions as Second Flute & Piccolo of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (2016-2018), and... Read More →
avatar for Danielle Nutting

Danielle Nutting

Flute
Dani Nutting brings her insightful and creative mind to a multi-hyphenate career: she is an award-winning flutist, ethnographer of Bulgarian flute culture, founder of The Collective, and certified Alexander Technique teacher. Her research has been funded by Fulbright and other grants... Read More →
avatar for Erica Goodman

Erica Goodman

American Harp Society
A native of Toronto, Canada, Juno award-winning harpist Erica Goodman received her training in Toronto, Interlochen MI and at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She has appeared world-wide as a recitalist and chamber musician and is also a charter member of Toronto's New... Read More →
avatar for Joy Yeh

Joy Yeh

Joy Yeh (B.Mus. UBC, M.Mus. Yale, D.Mus. Indiana) is Professor and Chair of the Harp Division at the Vancouver Academy of Music, which, under her visionary leadership, has grown into one of the largest of its kind in North America. She is also a distinguished adjudicator at international... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Swartz

Jennifer Swartz

Harpist Jennifer Swartz holds two of the most distinguished posts in her field in Canada, as principal harp for l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and as head of the Harp Program at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University. In addition to her OSM schedule and teaching... Read More →
avatar for Kristan Toczko

Kristan Toczko

@HarpistKT 🤘😎
Kristan Toczko (@HarpistKT) is one of the most widely seen classical musicians in the world. With over 4 million followers, her harp performances reach hundreds of millions globally. Her music has charted on Billboard, she has won major competitions, performed at Carnegie Hall, and... Read More →
avatar for Lori Gemmell

Lori Gemmell

Lori Gemmel is principal harpist with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and teaches at Wilfrid Laurier University and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. She tours Canada with her husband Tom Allen, presenting Chamber Musicals they create together combining music, history and storytelling... Read More →
avatar for Noël Wan

Noël Wan

Curtis Institute of Music & Florida State University
Lauded as “not [a harpist] to be slept on” (The Globe and Mail), Noël Wan commands a remarkably fresh creative voice, bridging charismatic artistry and intellect in her work as a solo harpist and interdisciplinary scholar. She is the 2022 Gold Medalist of USA International Harp... Read More →
avatar for Renée Qin

Renée Qin

Renée Qin is a harpist-composer bridging classical tradition and emerging technologies. She holds a B.A. in Music and Economics from Stanford, an Artist Diploma from OAcademy, and is pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science from Stanford. A 2025 Orchestra of the Americas fellow... Read More →
avatar for Sharlene Wallace

Sharlene Wallace

Sharlene Wallace is a Canadian lever and pedal harpist, composer, educator and visual explorer. Winner of two international lever harp competitions, she has given concerts and workshops across Canada, the United States and Europe. Sharlene has released nine albums, including two electronic... Read More →
avatar for George Koller

George Koller

Double Bass
George Koller is a bassist, producer, composer, multi- instrumentalist and promoter and label owner: ZSAN Records (the zenith of science art and nature). In a wildly diverse and expansive career, he has performer/bassist/ credits on
over 1600 albums in various genres and producer credits on 250 albums. George was awarded the HMV "fresh blood" grand prize, for his first solo album and was voted 2007 National Jazz Awards “Bassist of the Year... Read More →
avatar for Chris James

Chris James

Flute
A native of Toronto, holds the solo piccolo position in the Montreal Symphony. He has appeared with the Toronto, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Nashville Symphonies and as a soloist with various orchestras in repertoire ranging from CPE Bach and Vivaldi to Schnittke and Boulez. He has been... Read More →
Ensembles
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Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan

The Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan was founded in 1987 and is Canada’s first and longest-running gamelan ensemble. The ECCG commissions, premieres, tours, and records music for the bronze gongs and bamboo flutes of the West-Javanese gamelan degung. The ECGG has recorded tw... Read More →
avatar for Venuti String Quartet

Venuti String Quartet

“Captivating… Breathtaking tour de force… plays with joie de vivre!” raves The WholeNote. The Venuti String Quartet brings together four of Toronto’s most sought-after musicians, performing regularly with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company, National... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 20:00 - 22:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom
  Concert, Canadian Music & Musicians
 

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