Save the dates!
We are happy to announce the new dates of the
22nd International Harp Contest in Israel:
11 – 21 January 2027.
Please note – the required Repertoire for September 2024 has not changed and remains valid for the new dates.
The commissioned Israeli work for the 22nd Harp Contest:
“Northern Wind” by Uri Brener.
The name of the piece is inspired by a quote
from the Babylonian Talmud (Tractate Berachot 3b):
“A harp was hanging above David’s bed. As soon as midnight arrived,
a North wind came and blew upon it and it played of itself.
He arose immediately and studied the Torah till the break of dawn…”
The work is available for free downloading:
Northern Wind by Uri Brener (PDF)
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In Loving Memory of Susan Macdonald (1935–2025)
With deep sorrow, the Israel Harp Competition marks the passing of Susan Macdonald, a distinguished laureate of our competition, an esteemed juror, and a pivotal figure in the international harp world.
Susan was not only a remarkable artist and educator — she was a guiding force in the development of generations of harpists. As the head of the USA International Harp Competition, and through her enduring connection with our own contest, she built bridges between communities and helped foster meaningful collaboration between the two institutions. She was the initiator of the laureate exchange program between our competitions, which continues to enrich the artistic journey of first-prize winners to this day.
Her wisdom, integrity, and devotion to the harp shaped countless lives, and her influence will long be felt by students, colleagues, and audiences around the globe.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all those who were touched by her extraordinary spirit.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Director General, Mr. Yossi Frost.
We greatly miss him.
Preparations for the 22nd International Harp Competition in Israel are continuing as planned and we are counting on your understanding and your participation.