HARP MASTERS
EXPLORE. MASTER. CELEBRATE. - THE HARP
EXPLORE. MASTER. CELEBRATE.
- THE HARP
Based on a strong belief in Excellence, the HarpMasters started its journey in 2006. Since then, the HarpMasters Academy through its two projects – Summer and On the Road – carries out the highest musical artistry and professional expertise. World-class performers and professors generously share their experiences with hundreds of young artists and, consequently, strongly influence the growth of their personalities and careers.
HarpMasters Festspiele’s concerts give exposure to world-class harp celebrities and numerous world and national premiers. Sought-after musical compositions as well as historical treatises are published by the HarpMasters Edition.
HarpMasters ensures a life-changing and enriching experience for everyone who ever steps into its World – Harp Universe of Excellence, Inspiration, Individuality, Appreciation, and Friendships.
OUR
MISSION
To create, stimulate and transmit a high quality harp enviroment.
To create, stimulate and transmit a high quality harp enviroment.
To educate the young generation of harpists based on the highest musical competence and professional artistry.
To educate the young generation of harpists based on the highest musical competence and professional artistry.
To appreciate, preserve and develop traditions of harp performance, pedagogy and harp-related musicology.
To appreciate, preserve and develop traditions of harp performance, pedagogy and harp-related musicology.
To create, develop and promote excellence in harp performance.
To create, develop and promote excellence in harp performance.
OUR
VALUES
EXCELLENCE
INSPIRATION
It is a major force behind the continuous growth and development of each artist. Dedicated community of harpists – professors, guest artists and students – generously share and exchange their ideas and opinions, while stimulating discussions broaden horisons for new artistic creations.
TRADITIONS
They are treasured in harp performance, pedagogy and musicology. Continuosly, we create a link between the generations of harpists to keep traditions alive and stimulate their progress and development.
INDIVIDUALITY
Personality is unique. And each person has ist own way of receiving and obtaining professional competence to mature personally. Only the honest and patient discovery of our own potential leads to development of grounded and convincing personality.
SUPPORT
HMA aim to give a firm foundation to the world harp community. Recital perforrmances deserve exposure. Teaching is shared through masterclasses, workshops and seminars. Historical reseaches are presented through lectures and publications.
FRIENDSHIP & COLLEGIALITY
A long-term successfull career is also grounded on strong and healthy relationships between professsionals. Respect, tollerance and appreciation are among a strong qualities which we cherish, value and invest in.
Karen Vaughan Professor-in-Residence 2012 – 2016"HarpMasters was an enriching experience for both students and teachers and I was very much reminded of the spirit of the old 'International Harpweeks' led by Phia Berghout and Maria Korchinska in Holland. We learned so much and forged international friendships to last a lifetime [...] ."