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.
One Harp World
Toronto, Canada, 2026
The American Harp Society and the World Harp Congress are delighted to launch the One Harp World website.
www.oneharpworld.org
The two largest harp societies in the world join together to present a truly unique international harp gathering in in Toronto, Canada on July 28 – August 3, 2026, celebrating the artistic passions and cultural inclusivity of both organizations.
Call for Proposals
The American Harp Society and the World Harp Congress invite all interested parties to submit proposals to present during the One Harp World event.
The Call for Proposals process opens December 1, 2024 and runs through July 1, 2025. Your expertise, artistry, knowledge, and skills are what will make OneHarpWorld a memorable experience for every harpist who attends!
Visit the OneHarpWorld website to complete the proposal submission form.
