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International Harp Contest in Israel
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 11-21 Jan 2027 (22nd contest)
- Location
- Israel (no city or venue listed)
- Registration deadline
- 1 Sep 2026 (application window 1 Aug-1 Sep 2026; closed as of 2026-11-10)
- Fee
- USD 300, non-refundable, paid with application
Source: harpcontest-israel.org.il
Overview
International harp competition open to harpists under 38, with stages performed live and open to the public, capped at 36 contestants. Repertoire mostly from memory. Prizes are awarded at the jury's discretion, with no amounts published.
- Organiser
- The International Harp Contest in Israel (office: 16 Hanaziv Street, Tel Aviv, Israel)
- Instruments
- Harp
- Category
- Solo harp
- Age limits
- Harpists of all nationalities who have not reached their 38th birthday by 11 Jan 2027 (22nd contest)
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
deadline: 1 Sep 2026 (closed)
fee: USD 300, non-refundable
howToApply: Online application between 1 Aug and 1 Sep 2026 with official application form
note: Accommodation (B&B) provided for contestants; travel and harp transport paid by contestants.
Rounds & time limits
- Second Stage: up to 18 advance (time limits missing)
- Semi-Final Stage: up to 6 advance (time limits missing)
- Final Stage: up to 3 advance (time limits missing)
Repertoire
Entire repertoire from memory, except a newly commissioned Israeli work in Stage II and a chamber music work in Stage III.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Jury not named on the terms. A special Music Committee reviews applications. The jury is authorised to award all prizes.
Prizes
- Amounts and currency not stated. Terms say only 'The Jury is authorized to award all prizes.'
Past editions
Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source