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); Cardiff, Wales, UK (2022) and Toronto, Canada (2026).

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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One Harp World 2026

The American Harp Society and the World Harp Congress, the two largest harp societies in the world, joined  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.

For American Harp Society or World Harp Congress members who were unable to attend in person, a virtual registration option to watch recordings of most sessions and performances through 2026 is now available HERE. 

Register here: https://www.oneharpworld.org/registration
The recordings are also available to everyone with in-person registrations.

www.oneharpworld.org