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...
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.
Teaching Seminars at EIHF – Places Still Available
An invitation to take part in informal seminars for experienced teachers, novice teachers and would-be teachers immediately prior to The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018.
Choosing a Course at EIHF
Isobel Mieras discusses our wonderful array of courses, and the dilemma of how to choose!
Condolences
The Clarsach Society and EIHF were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of our friend and Gaelic Adviser, John Macleod.
Artist Announcement!
Please welcome Scottish harp player Ailie Robertson and Cape Breton fiddle player Mairi Rankin, otherwise known as Rankin Robertson.
Artist Announcement!
We are delighted to announce that coming to the Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018 is the multi-award winning Scottish harp player and singer Rachel Newton! Rachel has appeared a few times at our festival, but this is the first time she’ll be appearing with...
Your Chance to Perform!
We are giving you TWO chances to join in and perform at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival in 2018! In the spirit of friendship and fun, the “From Scratch” concert is a chance for everyone to join together (whatever your age and level) and play in a HUGE harp...
Artist Announcement!
We’re proud to provide a platform for up and coming musicians and in 2018 we excited to welcome two groups to share the stage… Scottish duo Peach/Skeoch features accordion player Joseph Peach and harp player Becca Skeoch. They’ll be performing alongside the Moscow...
Artist Announcement!
He’s coming back! Festival favourite, the Jazz harp player Park Stickney (Park Stickney’s Harplab) is returning to perform at the EIHF 2018! This time around it’s strictly Stickney as he performs as a soloist on pedal harp. You know you’ll want to be there! He...
Artist Announcement!
In recent years we have welcomed several Breton harp players to perform and teach at the EIHF, and we are very excited that Nikolaz Cadoret is able to attend our 2018 festival! Nikolaz, from Brittany, France, draws on deep Celtic roots and has also been inspired by...
Artist Announcement!
A phenomenal collaboration! USA based, Scottish harp player Maeve Gilchrist is returning home to the Edinburgh International Harp Festival, to collaborate with the wonderful Mr McFall’s Chamber. This is a concert you will NOT want to miss! Maeve will also be...
Artist Announcement
Paraguayan harp player Ismael Ledesma will not only wow you with his harp playing, but with his skills as a fantastic all-round entertainer! Ismael will be joining us for our festival in 2018! Ismael will be performing, and teaching both courses and workshops. Be sure...
Artist Announcement!
We are thrilled that the Italian harpist Gabriella Dall’Olio will be joining us at The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018. Gabriella is a world renowned performer teacher and you will be pleased to hear that as well as performing she will be teaching two...
Artist Announcement!
Celtic Cousins! At the 2018 EIHF we will be celebrating the music from two of the lesser known Celtic nations – Cornwall and the Isle of Man. From Cornwall we will be welcoming harp player Sarah Deere-Jones, who will be performing with Phil Williams on guitar. From...
Artist Announcement!
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018 will be held over the Easter weekend. To reflect this we have programmed a special concert celebrating Easter and Springtime, featuring Scotland’s only professional Medieval music group, Canty. They will perform with...
Artist Announcement!
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018 welcomes the return of Scottish harp player Catriona McKay and fiddler Chris Stout. Catriona Mckay & Chris Stout have just released a new album “Bare Knuckle” which has been heralded as a “Landmark...
Festival Updates
Check back regularly for artist announcements and updates on The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018 as we approach our launch date: January 15th 2018 ...