The World Harp Congress Vision:

  • Promote the performing arts with special emphasis on harp composition, education, appreciation and performance.
  • Sponsor an international harp congress with exhibits every three years.
  • Encourage young harpists; in particular through the Focus on Youth concerts at each congress.
  • Establish international communication by publishing the World Harp Congress Review twice a year with a network of correspondents throughout the world.
  • Ensure support of the harp through the World Harp Congress Phia Berghout Endowment Fund.
  • Provide opportunities to promote the harp and support harpists of all levels throughout the world for better mutual understanding, support and friendship.