Bookings are now live for the Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2019
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you in April to the Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2019 in the stunning surroundings of Merchiston Castle School.
We hope you will enjoy the wonderful selection of concerts, courses and workshops we have planned for you, so be sure to mark off the 5th – 10th April 2019 in your diary and we’ll see you in Edinburgh for a celebration of all things harp!
Registrations for harp hire and participants in the children’s concert are now open!
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Adventures at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival… blog from a Festival Volunteer!
Adventures at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival by Rebecca Harrison “I’m going to Edinburgh International Harp Festival,” I announced to my husband, David, just before I booked my tickets on one snowy January afternoon. I paused, trying to find the words...
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The Enchanted Harp
All children of school age currently playing harp are invited to join us in this special event where, in a story written by Heather Yule, we will meet the legendary Ghillie Dubh, and his magical music. Simple melodies, patterns and maybe even a song or two, specially...
2019 Artwork
We are thrilled to present our 2019 festival artwork designed by the illustrator and designer Jenny Proudfoot. The harps and the flowers are a bit of a clue on who our festival artists are and where they come from ... can you work any of them out?...
Last call for Power of the Harp
Children of school age can register now. Rehearsals begin March 10th.