About The World Harp Congress

The World Harp Congress, Inc. a private non-profit organization, was founded in 1981 and incorporated in 1982.  It originated from the Harpweeks in The Netherlands, organized by Phia Berghout and Maria Korchinska, that first met in 1960.  

The WHC is held every three years around the world and seeks to promote the exchange of ideas, stimulate contact, and encourage the composition of new music for the harp.  Concerts, workshops, seminars and exhibits concerning all aspects of harp musicology and performance are offered at these triennial sessions. Past Congresses have been held in Maastricht, The Netherlands (1983); Jerusalem, Israel (1985); Vienna, Austria (1987); Paris-Sèvres, France (1990); Copenhagen, Denmark (1993); Seattle-Tacoma, Washington USA (1996); Prague, The Czech Republic (1999); Geneva, Switzerland (2002); Dublin, Ireland (2005);  Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2008); Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (2011); Sydney, Australia (2014); Hong Kong, China (2017); and Cardiff, Wales, UK (2022). 

The World Harp Congress has members representing over 50 countries. The Board of Directors welcomes all persons who are interested in the harp to join this international organization.

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Competition

Enter to win a dream trip for 2 to Ireland + $2,000… AND you’ll be supporting the World Harp Congress and the American Harp Society!

This Experience for 2  includes:

• 1 night in Cassidy’s Hotel Dublin

• 2 nights in The Old Ground Hotel Ennis

• 2 nights in Randles Hotel Killarney

• 1 night in Clontarf Castle Dublin

• 2 tickets to the Guinness Storehouse

• Full day tour for 2 to Inis Oirr and Cliffs of Moher

• Full day tour for 2 on the Gap of Dunloe

• 6-day car rental

• Daily breakfast for 2

• Travel agent booking & concierge service

• $2,000 USD cash for travel expenses

Thank you for supporting the nonprofit World Harp Congress and American Harp Society.