One Harp World: Full Schedule

16:30 EDT

Harp Spectacular! A tribute to Susann McDonald

Tuesday July 28, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 EDT

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

19:45 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

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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

09:15 EDT

Renée Murphy, American Harp Society Concert Artist

Wednesday July 29, 2026 09:15 - 10:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

American Harp Society Concert Artist Renée Murphy presents a program, Impressions and Miniatures: The Harp’s Expressive Voice, celebrating the art of the transcription.

Composer Ryota Ishikawa 石川亮太

Born in 1983 in Yokohama, Japan, Ryota Ishikawa is a composer and arranger celebrated for music rich in emotion and unique to live instruments. His works range from solo pieces to full orchestras, balancing artistry with accessibility. Notable compositions include Rhapsody on Japanese Folk Songs, Trumpet Love Letter, and Fantasia “Kagome.” He also writes for musicals and theater, earning acclaim for versatility. Ishikawa is a graduate of the Tokyo College of Music in Composition and Conducting.

Presenters

Renée Murphy

Renée Murphy is currently serving as the 2025–2027 American Harp Society Concert Artist. She is the First Prize laureate of the 30th Soka-Nippon International Harp Competition and was awarded Fifth Prize and the Mario Falcao Prize at the 13th USA International Harp Competition... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 09:15 - 10:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Solo Harp

10:15 EDT

Anne-Marie O'Farrell: Encounterpoint: A lever harp recital of contrapuntal repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:15 - 11:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

This lever harp recital shines a light on a much neglected aspect of harp performance and repertoire, namely fugal, canonic and contrapuntal writing. Featuring works by Dowland, Telemann, Wieck, Groocock,Verdi, J.S. Bach and O'Farrell, this programme illustrates the varied approaches of composers hundreds of years apart, and further pushes the boundaries of the capacity of the lever harp.

Presenters

Anne-Marie O’Farrell

RNCM

Leading international harpist, Dr Anne-Marie O’Farrell is recognized for her innovations on lever harp, demonstrated in her substantial output of publications and recordings. She has been commissioned to compose several large-scale works featuring the harp. Her compositions... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:15 - 11:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Solo Harp

11:30 EDT

21st Century Female Composers 🍁🪐

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:30 - 12:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Beneath the Waves, Beyond the Stars. Renée Qin performs her original composition blending acoustic and electronic soundscapes, showcasing the harp with immersive audiovisual elements and interactive technologies.

Out of Darkness, Into Light. Anna Dunlap performs 21st-century works by women composers exploring the theme of finding the threads of hope in difficult times.

Presenters

Renée Qin

Anna Dunlap

Anna Dunlap is Principal Harpist of the Huntsville, Alabama, Symphony Orchestra, and the Kalamazoo, Michigan, Symphony Orchestra. As a member of the New Downbeat collective in Cincinnati, Ohio, Anna has performed world premieres of chamber works by up-and-coming composers. Anna holds... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:30 - 12:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Multimedia

14:00 EDT

Cosmic Journeys: Chamber music by Caroline Lizotte 🍁🪐

Wednesday July 29, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Cosmic Journey (Kyra Frimont & Samuel Ouellet Mata): Immersive concert with space-themed repertoire for the harp and cello with electronics supported by visuals from NASA. Program includes improvised soundscapes and music by Canadian harpist-composer Caroline Lizotte.

Lori Gemmell & Caroline Lizotte perform Stellae Saltantem Op. 49 for acoustic harp and electric harp by Caroline Lizotte.

Presenters

Caroline Lizotte

Featured Composer

Caroline Lizotte is the Composer-in-Residence for One Harp World. She is a Québécoise harpist and award-winning composer whose works have become pillars of the contemporary harp repertoire. An associate composer of the Canadian Music Centre, her music – distributed through les... Read More →

Kyra Frimout

Kyra Frimout is a harpist from the Netherlands with a passion for contemporary and electroacoustic music. She studied at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague with Ernestine Stoop and Sylvain Blassel. Kyra now studies at the Université de Montréal under the guidance of harpist-composer... Read More →

Sam Ouellet Mata

Cello

Samuel Ouellet Mata is a versatile cellist from Montreal and graduated from the Faculty of Music of the University of Montreal in 2026 under the guidance of Yegor Dyachkov. Mata’s classical training includes a variety of solo and chamber standard repertoire, combined with contemporary... Read More →

Lori Gemmell

Wednesday July 29, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Canadian Music & Musicians

15:15 EDT

Masterclass with Guan Wang

Wednesday July 29, 2026 15:15 - 16:45 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Presenters

Guan Wang

Mrs. Guan Wang is a professor and doctoral supervisor of harp at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing China, as well as the deputy director of the Teaching and Research Office for Percussion, Harp,and Guitar. She is a member of the Board of the World Harp Congress. Her outstanding... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 15:15 - 16:45 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Masterclass

17:15 EDT

The Terra Infirma Project: Environmental Activism Through New Music with Yolanda Kondonassis

Wednesday July 29, 2026 17:15 - 18:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Yolanda Kondonassis hosts a discussion on the world premiere concerto project, Terra Infirma by Reena Esmail. Terra Infirma is the latest environmentally inspired work that Kondonassis has brought to the stage. A preview of the Terra Infirma live concert video will be shared, along with discussion of the role of a dual harp/percussion soloist.

Presenters

Yolanda Kondonassis

Yolanda Kondonassis enjoys a career as one of the world’s leading solo harpists and has performed around the globe as a concerto soloist and in recital. She is the author of several standard books in harp literature, is professor of harp at The University of Michigan, a speaker... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 17:15 - 18:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Multimedia, Lecture Recital

22:00 EDT

Let’sGoTrio : groovy harp! 🍷

Wednesday July 29, 2026 22:00 - 22:45 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Funk, jazz, soul and world music reimagined for harp, bass and drums —a trio driven by groove, balancing structure with free-flowing improvisation.

Presenters

Florence Laouenan

Flo is a French-Swiss harpist based in London, UK. She graduated from the Musikhochschule Basel, Switzerland, with a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Performance. Alongside her classical studies, she also received jazz training at the Jazzcampus Basel, performing in various ensembles... Read More →

Gus Granchelli

Bass, Let'sGoTrio

Gus Granchelli is a recording musician specialised on bass. Coming from a background of politics and youth leadership, he naturally aligned with bands such as Rage Against The Machine. Gus is also a versatile instrumentalist and Musical Director. He records on-line and on site (UK/EU... Read More →

Leonardo Gonzalez Figueroa

Drums & Percussion, Let'sGoTrio

Leonardo Gonzalez Figueroa is a versatile drummer from Málaga, Spain, based in London, UK. Trained in classical piano and jazz drums, he is also a composer, arranger, and sound engineer. He performs with Foxpalmer and Let’s Go Trio, blending groove and creativity across genres... Read More →

Ensembles

Let'sGoTrio

Let’sGoTrio is a groove-driven project led by harpist Florence Laouénan (Flo), with Leo Figuero on drums & percussion and Gus Granchelli on bass & guitar. Blending funk, jazz, soul and world music, they reinterpret and arrange pieces inspired by The Meters, Ikebe Shakedown, John... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 22:00 - 22:45 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Contemporary Styles

09:30 EDT

Harp Works of Marjan Mozetich and Eileen Padgett 🍁

Thursday July 30, 2026 09:30 - 10:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

The harp works of Marjan Mozetich and his former student Eileen Padgett, each shaped by reflections on nature and nurture, reveal two unique voices in dialogue across generations. This concert will explore the relationship between the two composers Marjan Mozetich and Eileen Padgett, who had followed his composition courses. Referencing Mozetich's Songs of Nymphs (excerpted performance), this presentation will include performances of Padgett's Memories in Water, and the world premiere of Eileen Padgett's Waltz after Dark, primarily composed for orchestra, transcribed for the harp on Claire's request by Eileen Padgett.

Presenters

Claire Augier De Lajallet

Claire Augier de Lajallet is a French harpist whose debut CD Memories (2023, Klarthe) received widespread critical acclaim. Based between France and Germany, she is an active freelance musician, performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and guest harpist with major European orchestras... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 09:30 - 10:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Canadian Music & Musicians

11:00 EDT

International Competition Winners in Recital

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00 - 12:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

2024 ARD Award winner Tjasha Gafner and 2025 USAIHC Gold Medalist Shamim Minoo present programs showcasing distinct and personal approaches to repertoire for the harp.

Shamim Minoo performs a program of touchstone works on her personal musical journey, aiming to bring together contrasting styles, emotions, and colors.

Tjasha Gafner presents music exploring how composers use humour to look at the world differently.

Presenters

Shamim Minoo

Shamim Minoo is an internationally recognized Iranian harpist. She won the Gold Medal and Renié Prize at the 13th USA International Harp Competition (2025). She studied at the Conservatoire régional de Paris with Ghislaine Petit-Volta and earned her master’s degree at the Conservatoire... Read More →

Tjasha Gafner

Swiss harpist Tjasha Gafner won First and Audience Prizes at the 2023 ARD International Music Competition. Named by Die Zeit among Germany’s 30 most influential under 30, she studied at Juilliard and the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne. Soloist from age ten in venues including... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00 - 12:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Solo Harp

14:00 EDT

Music for Harp and Percussion 🍁

Thursday July 30, 2026 14:00 - 15:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

World Premiere of "JSB SE RS" for harp and vibraphone (Sanya Eng & Ryan Scott): Composer Chris Paul Harman describes this World Premiere as follows: "Twenty-five refashioned chorales by J.S. Bach are presented in a quasi-continuous narrative that explores new twists in tonal harmony and rhythm, and subtle contrasts in timbre and texture between the harp and vibraphone."

Canadian music for harp and percussion (Angela Schwarzkopf): Original award winning compositions for vibraphone and harp written by Canadian composers Cecilia Livingston and Elisha Denburg.

Presenters

Angela Schwarzkopf

Etienne Levesque

Percussion

Étienne Levesque (MMus UofT) is known for his versatility as a percussionist. He has been sought after to perform in orchestras, opera companies, and musicals throughout Eastern Canada, such as Esprit Orchestra, Kingston Symphony, Symphony New-Brunswick, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra... Read More →

Sanya Eng

PhoeNX Ensemble

Sanya Eng is one of Canada’s most sought-after harpists, equally celebrated as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. She has been described as “an outstanding musical talent” by the Jerusalem Post; “remarkably polished” by the Globe and Mail, Toronto, and “dazzling... Read More →

Ryan Scott

Percussion, PhoeNX Ensemble

Canadian percussionist Dr. Ryan Scott has been hailed as “Fierce and delicate…a chameleon-like virtuoso who triumphs over the varied colouristic demands and technical challenges” (Gramophone). Ryan has performed in over 400 world premieres, appears regularly as a guest artist... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 14:00 - 15:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Chamber Music

17:10 EDT

Syzygy: My Journey as a Percussive Harpist

Thursday July 30, 2026 17:10 - 18:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

A story about Amy’s journey, exploring the harp's potential as a modern percussive instrument through pop covers and original compositions.

Presenters

Amy Turk

Amy Turk is a multi-genre harpist, arranger, composer, educator and session artist from the UK. With special interests in percussion, video game music, film music and popular music of all styles, Amy has created a unique career path through her presence online, pioneering compositions... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 17:10 - 18:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Lecture, Lecture Recital

20:00 EDT

Gala Tribute Celebration for Judy Loman 🍁👩‍🍳

Thursday July 30, 2026 20:00 - 22:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Come celebrate the exceptional musical life of iconic harpist Judy Loman. Reception following in the Grand Ballroom Lobby. 👩‍🍳

Moderators

Kathleen Kajioka

Kathleen Kajioka maintains a varied career, moving easily between the concert stage and the broadcast booth. She is violist with the acclaimed Baroque chamber group Ensemble Masques, and has performed with all of Toronto’s venerable classical music institutions, from Tafelmusik... Read More →

Presenters

Sanya Eng

PhoeNX Ensemble

Mariko Anraku

Mariko Anraku is the Associate Principal Harpist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and the Pacific Music Festival. She has appeared as soloist with leading orchestras in Austria, Canada, Israel and Japan and with chamber music... Read More →

Joseph Glaser

Canadian Music Centre

As both a composer and arts administrator Joseph Glaser’s interests lie in making Canadian contemporary music broadly accessible to the public. He joined CMC Canada, eventually becoming the Coordinator of Music Services and Events. He became the Director of the Ontario... Read More →

Julia Seager-Scott

Born and raised in Toronto, Julia Seager-Scott has had the privilege of leading a multi-harp, multi-genre freelance career. Starting at age 8 on the lever harp, Julia switched to concert grand pedal harp at age 12, studying with Judy Loman. Now in her 50s Julia also plays baroque... Read More →

Alanna Ellison

Ontario Harp Society

Alanna Ellison is a versatile harpist recognized for expressive, sensitive performances across Canada. She studied with Judy Loman at the University of Toronto and Jennifer Swartz at McGill University, following early mentorship from Sharlene Wallace and Marie Lorcini. Alongside performing... Read More →

Lori Gemmell

Amahl Arulanandam

Cello, Venuti String Quartet

Amahl Arulanandam is a versatile cellist equally at home in baroque and metal. Performs with Soundstreams, Esprit Orchestra, and New Music Concerts, and is a founding member of VC2 Cello Duo. Amahl is a specialist in extended technique and new music.

Drew Jurecka

Violin, Venuti String Quartet

Originally trained as a classical violinist, Drew Jurecka earned his degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music before returning to Toronto to play with the legendary guitarist Jeff Healey. A musician of extraordinary range, Drew Jurecka has won a Grammy award as a producer, records... Read More →

Rebekah Wolkstein

Violin, Venuti String Quartet

Rebekah Wolkstein is a passionate chamber musician and a multi-award winning creative force in the Canadian music scene — a violinist, vocalist, songwriter, and composer. She serves as first violinist of the Venuti String Quartet, and has performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra... Read More →

Phoebe Powell

Canadian harpist Phoebe Powell has been Principal Harpist of the Sarasota Orchestra since 2023, previously holding the same position with the New World Symphony (2020–2023). She has performed with the Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Toronto Symphony Orchestras, and appears regularly at the Sun V... Read More →

Angela Schwarzkopf

Kaili Maimets

Flute, Topaz Duo

Julie Umbrico

Julie Umbrico began lessons with her mother, harpist Judy Loman‚ and continued with Alice Chalifoux at the Salzedo Harp School, and Marilyn Costello at the Curtis Institute of Music. Julie has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player in ensembles across Canada including the O... Read More →

Sharlene Wallace

Hope Wilk

Originally from New York; Hope Wilk has performed with The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Syracuse Symphony, and the Chautauqua Symphony. She participated in the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, the Bowdoin International Music Festival, and... Read More →

Charlene Chin

Seattle native, Charlene Chin currently serves as the Principal Harpist for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. She began her Canadian journey studying at the Glenn Gould School of Music with acclaimed harpist, Judy Loman and Heidi Bearcroft. Her studies continued at the Indiana University... Read More →

Clara Wang

Praised as a "beautiful artist with unlimited potential" (Yolanda Kondonassis), Clara Wang serves as the Principal Harp of the National Ballet of Canada. Clara can also be seen performing with numerous groups around Toronto, including the Canadian Opera Company and Toronto Symphony... Read More →

Ensembles

Topaz Duo

Angela Schwarkopf and Kaili Maimets first performed together in 2008. They officially formed their duo in 2010 and have been performing throughout Ontario ever since. Kaili and Angela bring a commitment to a high, professional level of musical interpretation, and a varied repertoire... Read More →

Venuti String Quartet

Thursday July 30, 2026 20:00 - 22:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Concert

15:00 EDT

How the Light Gets In: Poetry in Music 🍁🪐

Friday July 31, 2026 15:00 - 15:50 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Cosmic Fragments: Words and Music About Life, the Universe, and Everything (Amy Nam): A sweeping, whimsical, and sincere survey of human experience and the cosmos, “Cosmic Fragments” pairs poetry with contemporary harp works exploring impermanence, wonder, and possibility.

The Listening of Light — a poetic study for solo harp (Uno Alexander Vesje): A new minimalist project for solo harp by Uno Vesje, inspired by light’s shifting forms, exploring resonance and color in a space of deep listening.

Presenters

Amy Nam

American harpist and composer Amy Nam uses music to ignite curiosity and express wonder. 2nd Prize Winner of the 2024 Dutch Harp Festival World Harp Competition, she was also named 2025 Guest Composer at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Her award-winning music has been featured... Read More →

Uno Alexander Vesje

@unoharp

Uno Alexander Vesje is a Norwegian harpist and composer with a distinctive artistic voice. Combining artistic curiosity with a rich and varied sonic palette, he creates music that resonates emotionally and invites reflection — challenging conventions and encouraging deeper listening... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 15:00 - 15:50 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Solo Harp

22:00 EDT

Harp in Jazz: Blending Traditions Through Improvisation 🍷

Friday July 31, 2026 22:00 - 22:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Exploring the harp in jazz through standards and original compositions, this session blends classical forms with improvisation, highlighting the instrument’s expressive potential across harmonic, rhythmic, and stylistic boundaries. This session explores the creative fusion of classical and jazz traditions through original compositions for harp that incorporate improvisation as a central element. Drawing from both structured classical forms and the spontaneity of jazz, the performance offers a fresh perspective on the harp’s expressive potential beyond conventional boundaries. The presentation will include live performances of original pieces that demonstrate how improvisational techniques can coexist with through-composed structures. Each piece reflects a unique synthesis of styles, from rich harmonic textures rooted in classical music to rhythmically vibrant and harmonically adventurous passages inspired by jazz.
Cash bar availble in the Grand Ballroom Lobby. 🍷

Presenters

Klara Poznachowska

Klara Poznachowska is a harpist and composer from Poland with Ukrainian heritage, known for her versatility across many forms and genres of music. She has performed both in Poland and internationally, collaborating with orchestras and choirs. In 2020, Klara attended Berklee College... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 22:00 - 22:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Contemporary Styles

09:30 EDT

Fresh Insights: 21st Century Chamber Music

Saturday August 1, 2026 09:30 - 11:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Duo Profundis: Dragtuba & Harp (Charles Lynch & Sean Kennedy): Duo Profundis explores queer voices and performance through new and challenging, yet evocative, works by queer and alternative composers.

COMPOSED CONNECTIONS: Contemporary works for Sax and Harp (Alba Brundo & Gianfranco Brundo): A father-daughter duo explores new sonic horizons for saxophone and harp through contemporary works written for them, expanding both instruments’ dedicated modern repertoire.

Trio Lawrence: Natural Elements. New Works for Flute, Harp, and Viola inspired by wind and rain.

Presenters

Alba Brundo

HarpMasters, PR & Communications Director, Fine Arts Academy Of Naples

Alba Brundo is an Italian harpist and PhD candidate in Performing Arts at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli. Her work brings together performance and research, with a focus on the harp’s history, repertoire, and contemporary development. She has premiered new works and collaborates... Read More →

Gianfranco Brundo

Saxophonist Gianfranco Brundo is the recipient of multiple international music performance awards and performs as a soloist and in various chamber music groups in Italy and abroad. A passionate teacher, Brundo gives masterclasses and advanced courses, and serves on judging panels... Read More →

Charles W. Lynch III

Duo Profundis

Dr. Charles W. Lynch III is the Harp Specialist for the Mesa (Arizona) Public Schools. He directs the MPS Harp Program, which currently numbers 240 harp students at seventeen district junior & senior high schools. Charles is a Faculty Associate in Harp at Arizona State University... Read More →

Sean Kennedy

Tuba, Duo Profundis

Tuba player, performance artist, and composer Dr. Sean Kennedy focuses their collaborative efforts on immersive performance practice, performance art, improvisation, and new works for tuba. Sean has worked with The Chuppers, the Martin Funk Band, Dan Allen, Sand Box, Robyn Schulkowsky... Read More →

Erin Wood

Erin Wood’s first international performance was at the Seventh World Harp Congress in Prague as part of the only chamber ensemble selected for the Focus on Youth series. She is delighted to be appearing again with a flute, harp, and viola trio. Erin teaches harp at the University... Read More →

Boris Vayner

Viola, Trio Lawrence

Boris Vayner, originally from Novosibirsk, Russia, has had a diverse career in music as a violist, educator, and conductor. He joined the faculty of the University of Kansas as Viola Professor in August 2017, having previously served as an adjunct faculty member and a member of the... Read More →

Daniel Velasco

Flute, Trio Lawrence

Daniel Velasco is Associate Professor of Flute at the University of Kansas, principal flutist with the Miami-based NuDeco Ensemble, and artist in residence at the Bay View Music Festival in Michigan. An award-winning flutist, he has been featured as a recitalist and soloist across... Read More →

Ensembles

Trio Lawrence

Trio Lawrence is composed of University of Kansas faculty members Boris Vayner, Daniel Velasco, and Erin Wood. Hailing from around the globe, they met in Lawrence and have been performing together since 2018 as part of the inaugural Kansas Public Radio Live Day. Their debut album... Read More →

Saturday August 1, 2026 09:30 - 11:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Chamber Music

11:30 EDT

Leonard Jacome & his Venezuelan Electric Harp "Electrollanera 37"

Saturday August 1, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Venezuelan electric harp creator Leonard Jácome showcases groundbreaking innovations that redefine Latin American harp traditions through electro-acoustic artistry, extended techniques, and 21st-century performance.

Presenters

Leonard Jacome

Leonard Jacome is an internationally acclaimed harpist, composer, producer, and educator bridging South American harp traditions with 21st-century innovation. With Camac Harps, Leonard created the Venezuelan Electric Harp, Electrollanera 37. He advances the arpa llanera through electro-acoustic... Read More →

Saturday August 1, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Solo Harp

14:00 EDT

A Sea of Stars: Contemporary Music for Lever Harp

Saturday August 1, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Lauren Scott performs her evocative & innovative original compositions for solo lever harp. Joined by Amy Turk for world premiere of a new duo piece.

Presenters

Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott is a British composer & harpist whose evocative, expressive, and filmic music delights audiences with entertaining, innovative pieces. Known for her bestselling Adventures for Lever Harp series & the recently released Modern Etudes for Solo Harp, she crafts accessible... Read More →

Amy Turk

Saturday August 1, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, New Music

15:00 EDT

Spanish Reflections II

Saturday August 1, 2026 15:00 - 15:45 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Concert featuring works arranged by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood Rollo from the Spanish Music collections that have expanded harp repertoire worldwide.

Moderators

Cliona Doris

Tu Dublin Conservatoire

Clíona Doris is a Professor at TU Dublin Conservatoire where she lectures in harp, performance studies, and artistic research. She is a member of Ireland’s National Concert Hall Board and the WHC Board of Directors and Corporation. She was the Host Committee Chair when Ireland... Read More →

Presenters

Jaymee Haefner

University Of North Texas

Baltazar Juárez

Baltazar Juarez Davila is the Principal Harp of the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico and Founder and Artistic Director of the Mexico International Harp Competition and Festival. He´s invited as a concert artist and to give Masterclasses in different parts of the world. As a... Read More →

Anabel Gutierrez Orraca

Cuban Harp Music Inc

Anabel Guitérrez Orraca founded the Asociación Latinoamericana del Arpa in 2021, to expand access to education for harpists across Latin America. She holds advanced degrees from McGill University in Montreal; the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance from the Indiana University... Read More →

Nadia Pessoa

Nadia Pessoa resides in Washington, D.C., where she performs as a guest musician for the Baltimore Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, the American Pops, and at the Kennedy Center. She earned her B.M. and Performer Diploma at Indiana University, and has won awards from the National Society... Read More →

Florence Sitruk

Florence Sitruk has been a professor of harp at the universities of Vilnius, Geneva, Krakow, Tokyo Tech, and more recently at Indiana University, Bloomington (2017-2020) following Distinguished Professor Susann McDonald. With Susann McDonald, Florence created the USA-Israel exchange... Read More →

Elzbieta (ela) Szmyt

Elzbieta Szmyt is Professor of Music and Chair of the Harp Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. A native of Poland, she has given master classes, judged competitions and performed recitals in Europe, Canada, Asia, and the United States. She has been a featured... Read More →

Naoko Yoshino

Saturday August 1, 2026 15:00 - 15:45 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Solo Harp

16:30 EDT

Masterclass with Judy Loman

Saturday August 1, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Presenters

Judy Loman

A prominent soloist and teacher, Judy Loman studied with Carlos Salzedo at the Curtis Institute of Music. She received Canada’s Juno Award, the Canada Council’s Grand Prix du disque Canadien, and in 2015 was appointed to the Order of Canada. Judy Loman served as principal harpist... Read More →

Saturday August 1, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Masterclass

22:00 EDT

Harp Revolution 🍷

Saturday August 1, 2026 22:00 - 22:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Harp Revolution redefines harp performance with percussive techniques, cross-genre compositions, and captivating stage energy.
Cash bar available in the Grand Ballroom Lobby.

Presenters

Adriano Sangineto

Adriano Sangineto is an acclaimed Italian harpist and composer, internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to the contemporary lever harp scene. His dynamic stage presence and genre-defying compositions have brought his music to audiences worldwide — from Europe... Read More →

Saturday August 1, 2026 22:00 - 22:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Contemporary Styles

10:00 EDT

Masterclass with Nancy Allen

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00 - 11:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Presenters

Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen has enjoyed 50 years as a soloist, 25 years with The New York Philharmonic and over 40 years leading the harp department of The Juilliard School. Her students fill principal harp positions in major symphonies and conservatories across the globe, carrying forward the legacies... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00 - 11:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Masterclass

16:20 EDT

Cirque des harpes! A Gala Festival Evening of Music, Dance, & Theatre 🍁🪐🍷

Sunday August 2, 2026 16:20 - 16:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

A freewheeling and eclectic afternoon and evening of unique performers. Come and go as you wish throughout this kaleidoscope of events featuring dance, music, theatre and… some “out of this world” performances!

16.30 Cirque des harpes presents new for 2026, a PLUCK MUSICAL production entitled “PLUCK & PIZZ”, produced by Katryna Tan with Rave Harpers and the RAMP violin ensemble
17.45 Caroline Lizotte with aerialist Anja Marina Habeggar
18.15 Kristan Tozcko & Sarah Veber with a Newfoundland Kitchen Party
19.00 Quartet EVELINE
19.45 Leonard Jacome
20.20 Emily Sanzaro and Radiohead!
21.00 The PhoeNX Ensemble with Little Pear Garden Dance, presenting the Legend of Chang'e, Immortal Goddess of the Moon
21.30 Emmanuel Padilla Holguin
22.00 Kety Fusco!

Cash bar available from 1900 - 2300 in the Grand Ballroom Lobby 🍷

Presenters

Lina Cao

Guzheng, PhoeNX Ensemble

Lina Cao is a Chinese-Canadian guzheng virtuoso, educator, and artistic director based in Toronto. She is the founder of the Toronto Guzheng Ensemble. She has received major awards including China’s Golden Bell Award, the Wenhua Award, and grants from the Canada Council for the... Read More →

Patty Chan

Erhu, PhoeNX Ensemble

Patty Chan is a second-generation Chinese Canadian erhu musician, educator, and author. She is the Concertmaster of the Toronto Chinese Orchestra, Co-founder of PhoeNX Ensemble with harpist Sanya Eng, and the Founder of the Centre for Music Innovations. Patty has premiered... Read More →

Sanya Eng

PhoeNX Ensemble

Kety Fusco

Kety Fusco is an Italian-Swiss harpist and composer internationally recognized for redefining the harp through electronics, sound design, and innovation. She has performed at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, SXSW in Austin, the... Read More →

Eveline Gregoire-Rousseau

ÉVELINE - Éveline Gregoire-Rousseau, harpist and singer of a thousand projects - has an original background spanning a myriad of musical genres. She plans to demystify the harp, taking the less-trodden path of popular music, and creation. We have seen Éveline on stage with The... Read More →

Olivier Guertin

Drums, Quartet ÉVELINE

Olivier Guertin has been active on the Montreal scene since 2015, developing a unique musical language that blends jazz heritage with a contemporary approach. He has collaborated with artists such as Michel Cusson, the Orchestre national de Barbès, Christine Jensen, Richard Séguin... Read More →

Anja Marina Habegger

Anja Luna

Anja Marina Habegger (*1997) is a Swiss harpist and aerialist whose work blends poetic aerial dance, acrobatics, and live music. For her 2022 graduation at École nationale de cirque Montréal, she created the aerial harp performance Lunarpa. Active since 2014 in national and international productio... Read More →

Emmanuel Padilla Holguín

Mexican harpist Emmanuel Padilla Holguín became the first Latin American harpist to win an international harp competition by receiving 1st prize and the Audience Award at the Dutch Harp Competition 2016. He is the first harpist to be part of the prestigious group of soloists “Concertistas... Read More →

Leonard Jacome

François Jalbert

Guitar, Quartet ÉVELINE

François Jalbert is a Montreal-based guitarist, composer, and producer. Often described as a "chameleon" musician, he enjoys—or at least tries to—navigate a multitude of styles: folk, jazz, progressive rock, electroacoustic, swing, bluegrass, old-time, and even gypsy jazz. He... Read More →

Rémi-Jean LeBlanc

Bass, Quartet ÉVELINE

Montreal based Rémi-Jean LeBlanc has been active on the Canadian music scene since 2005 and has collaborated with an array of musicians in Montreal and in Canada including Yannick Rieu, Jean-Michel Pilc, Marianne Trudel, Steve Amirault, Carol Welsman.. RJ has also toured extensively... Read More →

Caroline Lizotte

Featured Composer

Emily Sanzaro

Emily Sanzaro is a Tasmanian harpist, vocalist, violinist and electronic loop artist known for her innovative, genre blending approach. She creates original compositions, bold arrangements and experimental improvisations. Her annual six week solo residencies at MONA—Australia’s... Read More →

Ryan Scott

Percussion, PhoeNX Ensemble

Katryna Tan

Katryna Tan is an award-winning harpist, educator, and arts leader based in Singapore and Malaysia. Recipient of Singapore’s Young Artist Award (2005) and Malaysia’s STM title, she holds a Master of Music in Harp Performance from the University of Michigan. Founder... Read More →

Kristan Toczko

@HarpistKT 🤘😎

Sarah Veber

Sarah Veber balances her time as a classical harpist, music educator, and medical student in her hometown of St. John’s, NL. With a focus on orchestral performance, Sarah toured transcontinentally with various groups before taking on the role of Principal Harpist with the Newfoundland... Read More →

Cindy Yan

Violin, Rave Mosaic Ensemble

Cindy Yan is the Founder & Director of the Singapore Raffles International Music Festival, and a sought after performer and teacher. She has held principal positions in orchestras in New Zealand and Singapore, served on the faculty of the National University of Singapore Symphony... Read More →

Ensembles

Little Pear Garden Dance Company

Little Pear Garden Dance Company is inspired by the rich and diverse tapestry of Chinese dance vocabularies. The Company has created an acclaimed and powerful body of work that encompasses both classical and contemporary productions. Since 2013 the company has toured across Canada... Read More →

PhoeNX Ensemble

PhoeNX Ensemble is a cross-cultural chamber ensemble which blends East Asian and Western instruments. Their vision is to explore, promote, and expand the East/West mixed-musical medium through performances, educational workshops,commissioning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration... Read More →

Quartet EVELINE

ÉVELINE, harpist and singer, is joined by François Jalbert, guitar, Rémi-Jean Leblanc, bass, and Olivier Guertin, drums, performing her second album: “Après la Tempête”, a blend of hard-hitting rock and 1980s synthesizers, with catching melodies and heartfelt lyric... Read More →

RAMP Violin Ensemble

RAMP Violin Ensemble is led by violinist Cindy Yan. The ensemble comprises all ages, from young children to talented youths. The Ensemble has performed in many string festivals notably the SRIMF and Vienna Virtuoso festivals in Singapore, Vienna, and Berlin.
VIOLINISTS: Seo Rui Ting Victoria Eden, Sera Sophia, Celestine Sheum, Tay Hao Xuan, Ge Zhenghao, Foo Chuan Hee, Lo Xinle Joy... Read More →

Rave Harpers

Rave Harpers is Singapore’s leading harp ensemble, led by Young Artist award-winner Katryna Tan. Founded in 2004, they have performed extensively throughout Asia and in Europe in many music events, festivals and concerts. The ensemble comprises harpists of all ages, from young children... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 16:20 - 16:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Concert, Solo Harp, Chamber Music, Contemporary Styles, Multimedia

16:30 EDT

Cirque des harpes: Pizz and Pluck : The Chord of Change

Sunday August 2, 2026 16:30 - 17:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Pizz and Pluck : The Chord of Change
In a world where music is magic, Pluck — a graceful harp fairy from the realm of Enchantia
— is called to restore harmony in the silent, crumbling kingdom of Cordavia. Bound by rigid
tradition and the echoes of King Viv’s classical rule, the kingdom has lost its sound... and its
soul.
At the edge of a dark forest, Pluck meets Pizz, a wild and passionate violinist whose music is
jazz-like, free, and forbidden. As harp and strings clash, two worlds collide — tradition vs.
improvisation; elegance vs. rebellion. But in their discord, a forgotten harmony begins to rise.
Can they unite their music and awaken the spirit of a kingdom that forgot how to listen?
In this brand new Pluck musical comes a new production with a wonderful twist of
plot, signature music magic, ever the same witty scenes, enchanting tales, and an unforgettable
magical journey.

Presenters

Katryna Tan

Cindy Yan

Violin, Rave Mosaic Ensemble

Ensembles

RAMP Violin Ensemble

Rave Harpers

Sunday August 2, 2026 16:30 - 17:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Multimedia

17:45 EDT

Cirque des harpes: Suite Galactique goes airborne!

Sunday August 2, 2026 17:45 - 18:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

It's lift off for the Suite Galactique in this awe-inspiring performance with harpist and aerialist Anja Habegger, Caroline Lizotte, and the universe on display! Inspired by the idea of the Cirque des harps, Anja Habegger and Caroline Lizotte collaborate on a duo performance of the Suite Galactique, whose music suggests a journey to the galaxy! Out of this world harp artistry, breathtaking aerial expertise, and visual projections that will transport the listener into the universe of Suite Galactique.

Presenters

Caroline Lizotte

Featured Composer

Anja Marina Habegger

Anja Luna

Sunday August 2, 2026 17:45 - 18:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Multimedia

18:15 EDT

Cirques des harpes: Newfoundland Kitchen Party!

Sunday August 2, 2026 18:15 - 18:50 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Come to Cirque des harpes and experience a Newfoundland kitchen party, featuring viral social media hits across a wide range of genres including Walt Disney Pictures Opening Theme, reimagined hits from Metallica, Coldplay, and The Beatles; themes from classic video games including Pokémon, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda, works by Newfoundland and Canadian composers and harpists, inspired by the landscapes and traditions of the East Coast, iconic themes from Disney films, popular television shows, and more and Fireflies - Owl City!

Presenters

Sarah Veber

Sponsors

Kristan Toczko

Thanks for social media influencer Kristan Toczko for expert promotion of One Harp World.

Sunday August 2, 2026 18:15 - 18:50 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Canadian Music & Musicians

19:00 EDT

Cirque des harpes: Quartet ÉVELINE 🍷

Sunday August 2, 2026 19:00 - 19:45 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Quartet ÉVELINE, Eveline Gregoire-Rousseau, harp; Olivier Guertin, drums; François Jalbert, guitar;
and Rémi-Jean Leblanc, bass perform their second album: “Après la Tempête”, a blend of hard-hitting rock and 1980s synthesizers, with catching melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

ÉVELINE has an original background spanning a myriad of musical genres. She plans to demystify the harp,taking the less trodden path of popular music and creation.
Cash bar available from 1900 - 2300 in the Grand Ballroom Lobby 🍷

Presenters

Eveline Gregoire-Rousseau

Olivier Guertin

Drums, Quartet ÉVELINE

François Jalbert

Guitar, Quartet ÉVELINE

Rémi-Jean LeBlanc

Bass, Quartet ÉVELINE

Sunday August 2, 2026 19:00 - 19:45 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Contemporary Styles

20:20 EDT

Radiohead! with Emily Sanzaro

Sunday August 2, 2026 20:20 - 20:50 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Radiohead! With Emily Sanzaro
Straight from the Museum of New Art and the MOFO mid winter festival in Hobart, Tasmania, Emily Sanzaro brings a distinctly signature style and ease to her interpretations. Late Night with Radiohead! includes Burn the Witch, Exit Music (for a film), Street Spirit (Fade Out), Creep, No Surprises, Just Everything in its Right Place

Presenters

Emily Sanzaro

Sunday August 2, 2026 20:20 - 20:50 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Contemporary Styles

21:00 EDT

Cirque des harpes: The Legend of Chang’e, Immortal Goddess of the Moon 🍷

Sunday August 2, 2026 21:00 - 21:30 EDT

Grand Ballroom

PhoeNX Ensemble and Little Pear Garden Dance Company present the Legend of Chang’e, Immortal Goddess of the Moon. The Legend of Chang'e is a foundational component of Chinese mythology. Chang’e is the spirit of the moon, an immortal woman, a moon goddess. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman symbolizing elegance, grace, and charm. After drinking an elixir of immortality, she lives on the moon with the Jade Rabbit. In iconography, she is portrayed carrying the Jade Rabbit in her arms. Her captivating mythology has several popular variations, highlighting themes of heroism, sacrifice, and eternal love. The PhoeNX ensemble and Little Pear Garden Dance bring the legend of Chang'e alive in this captivating performance as a part of Cirque des harpes!

Little Pear Garden Dance Company

Choreography: Emily Cheung
Rehearsal Director: Nicole Decsey
Dancers:

Cash bar available from 1900 - 2300 in the Grand Ballroom Lobby 🍷

Presenters

Sanya Eng

PhoeNX Ensemble

Ryan Scott

Percussion, PhoeNX Ensemble

Patty Chan

Erhu, PhoeNX Ensemble

Lina Cao

Guzheng, PhoeNX Ensemble

Ensembles

Little Pear Garden Dance Company

PhoeNX Ensemble

Sunday August 2, 2026 21:00 - 21:30 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Canadian Music & Musicians

21:30 EDT

Cirque des harpes: Emmanuel Padilla Holguin In a New Light 🍷

Sunday August 2, 2026 21:30 - 22:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

From the concert hall to the streets, Emmanuel Padilla Holguin brings his strongly grounded classical education to bear on the music of Latin America in innovative, effortless, and exuberant style!
Cash bar available from 1900 - 2300 in the Grand Ballroom Lobby 🍷

Presenters

Emmanuel Padilla Holguín

Sunday August 2, 2026 21:30 - 22:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Contemporary Styles

22:00 EDT

Cirque des harpes: Kety Fusco! 🍷

Sunday August 2, 2026 22:00 - 22:40 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Kety Fusco redefines the harp through live electronics, creating an immersive solo performance between classical roots and experimental sound design. She has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and collaborated with Iggy Pop.
Cash bar available from 1900 - 2300 in the Grand Ballroom Lobby 🍷

Presenters

Kety Fusco

Sunday August 2, 2026 22:00 - 22:40 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, Contemporary Styles

10:00 EDT

World Harp Congress Membership Meeting

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00 - 11:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00 - 11:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Meeting

11:30 EDT

Gwenyth Wentink: New Horizons

Monday August 3, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT

Grand Ballroom

This recital marks the first international presentation of Gwyneth Wentink's recent compositions, several written for Echoes of a Quiet Act, a new interdisciplinary performance combining music, storytelling and reflection.

Presenters

Gwyneth Wentink

Gwyneth Wentink combines an active performing life with an increasing focus on composing and curating new work. Alongside her life as a performer, she is a sought-after teacher, giving masterclasses internationally and serving as a visiting guest professor at the Conservatory of Amsterdam... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT
Grand Ballroom

Performance, History & Practice

13:30 EDT

Closing Ceremonies & Farewell Reception

Monday August 3, 2026 13:30 - 14:00 EDT

Grand Ballroom

Presenters: Isabelle Perrin, Alice Giles, Virginie Gout-Zschäbitz, Angela Schwarzkopf, Chilali Hugo, Kela Walton
Thank you for attending One Harp World: your commitment to supporting live music and musicians makes our work rewarding. Join us to thank everyone who made OHW possible, and to hear exciting news about future AHS and WHC events!

Presenters

Kela Walton

AHS Chairman & TCU Harp Instructor

Kela Walton is a past Chairman of the Board for the American Harp Society, and is on the faculty of Texas Christian University, Dallas TX. She co-directed the AHS youth harp ensemble at the 2016 National Conference, is a frequent adjudicator throughout the United States, and is the... Read More →

Alice Giles

Alice Giles is the First Prize winner of the 8th Israel International Harp Contest. In a singularly wide-ranging career she has performed in London’s Wigmore Hall, New York's 92nd St Y, the Frankfurt Alte Oper, and Mawson Station, Antarctica and as a concerto soloist and guest at... Read More →

Evelyn Huber

WHC Board of Directors

Harpist with unique musical style somewhere between World, Jazz,Classical & Impro...Member of Board of Directors Worldharpcongress

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 →

Isabelle Perrin

Angela Schwarzkopf

Monday August 3, 2026 13:30 - 14:00 EDT
Grand Ballroom

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