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Brilliant musical duo, Chris Stout and Catriona Mckay are joined by the wonderful Scottish Ensemble in Sally Beamish’s brilliant new concerto for Scottish harp, fiddle and strings...
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Share rare and personal insights with one of the most exciting and dynamic players in the world. Catriona will present, celebrate and talk about three influential harp recordings from her...
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In the stylish opening concert of EIHF, hear the traditional and dramatic art of the storyteller in the hands of Patrick Ball, playing the ancient wire strung harp. Contrast this with the sheer...
View ArticleSong of the Oak and the Ivy
A special commission written in 2011 by Corrina Hewat to celebrate 80 years of The Clarsach Society and 30 years of the Edinburgh International Harp Festival will be performed once again in the lovely...
View ArticleDaily photos from EIHF12
Keep an eye on our 2012 image gallery for daily photo updates from the Festival or join us on facebook for more photo insights!
View ArticleThe Clarsach at the Mòd
After their first performance at EIHF 2012, Gaelic singers Wilma Kennedy and James Graham and harpists Mairi and Calum Macleod, come together at the National Mòd in Dunoon to celebrate 120 years of...
View ArticleDownload EIHF 2013 Brochure
An international line-up of top musicians will join the cream of Scottish players in presenting a breath-taking range of music from the oldest traditions to the most experimental sounds. Between the...
View ArticleBack On Board
Today’s post is by Patsy Seddon, one of Scotland’s favourite and most innovative Celtic harp players, and a leading figure in the early development of EIHF. Patsy is now back in the ‘hot seat’ as Joint...
View ArticleScottish Harp Graded Exams
The Spring 2013 Traditional Music Graded Exams session will be held on Friday 29th March in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. There will also be a session of Scottish Harp exams held at the...
View ArticleDeep-fried Haggis.
This year we’re inviting a number of guest bloggers to write about the Harp Festival. Today’s post is by Park Stickney, a favourite of the Festival for many years. This is Park’s post. In 2000, in...
View ArticleHarpies all like to get together
Today’s post is by Wendy Stewart, a leading Scottish harper, who has been coming to the Harp Festival since our early days in the Teviot Library. I often sometimes wonder if trombone players get...
View ArticleWork with us
Administrative Assistant, Part-time We are looking for an energetic and hard-working Administrative Assistant to join our small team. The successful candidate will support the Administrator in all...
View ArticleStonking Scottish Tunes
One ticket for T18 Stonking Scottish Tunes with Corrina Hewat has been re-released; get it while you can! Click here for more details and booking information.
View ArticleHall of the Chieftain Programme
Since the magnificent performances of the Hall of the Chieftain clan we have been receiving requests for programme notes. Here’s the words of the Pleugh Song and Graysteil The Pleugh Song This strange...
View ArticleDare to be a teacher!
Dare to be a teacher! began as a two-day, mixed abilities course at the 2014 Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Supported by The Clarsach Society, the course was free to participants and aimed to...
View ArticleAdriano Sangineto
Adriano Sangineto is the son of a harp maker and his love for folk instruments has led him to become an eclectic musician, expressing himself through various musical genres. He revisits Italian and...
View ArticleEIHF 2017 – Chance to perform!
The Magic of the Harp at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2017 Merchiston Castle School, Memorial Hall, April 1st, 3.00pm. We have news of an exciting NEW piece of music that will be...
View ArticleWelcome to the EIHF 2017
A word of welcome to the Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2017, from our Joint Artistic Advisers Isobel Mieras and Patsy Seddon… We look forward to Springtime in Scotland when we will once again...
View ArticleCourses are starting to sell out…
Just a reminder that if you want a place on a certain course you should book as soon as you can, as some courses are already selling out. We’ve a great selection of courses, so hopefully if you don’t...
View ArticleCalling all experienced and would be teachers…
The Clarsach Society’s successful “Dare to be a Teacher” scheme to encourage new teachers of the small harp was launched at EIHF 2 years ago. We now find there is a demand for further support from all...
View ArticleNEW COURSE. Eleanor Hetherington. 5 day adult beginners
Great news! We’ve just released tickets for a new 5 day Adult beginners course… T2a.. Eleanor Hetherington. The post NEW COURSE. Eleanor Hetherington. 5 day adult beginners appeared first on Edinburgh...
View Article*NEW VIDEO* Cape Breton tunes from EIHF 2017 tutor, Dominique Dodge
We’re ever so excited to share with you a beautiful set of tunes that EIHF 2017 tutor Dominique Dodge recorded for us. Dominique is teaching 2 courses, a 5 day course and a 3 day course (Mon-Wed)...
View Article2016 Young Composer Award
Photograph: Times photographer James Glossop Harpist Rachel Groves. The Clarsach Society is delighted to announce that Rachel Groves is the winner of this years Young Composer Award with her...
View ArticleEIHF 2017 … what did you think?
Please take a few minutes to tell us! We would love to know what you thought about the Edinburgh International Harp Festival this year, so please, if you can spare the time click on the survey link...
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