The 14th International Harp Contest in
Israel
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
November 12-27,
2000
In 1959 Aharon Zvi Propes from the Israel Tourist
Department searched for an instrument for which there
were no competitions. The harp, an instrument associated
with King David and the Middle East (and found in
ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and also Meggido) came to
mind. That led to the birth of International Harp
Contest in Israel. And it was in Israel that the
American Harp Society was founded.
The contest now takes place every three years.
According to Esther Herlitz, Director of the contest,
past winners have included harpists from Romania, USA,
France, Belgium, Japan, the Netherlands and Australia.
Most harpists are women and orchestras typically only
have one harpist. In the coming contest 36 contestants
from all over the world will compete. Judith Liber, the
solo harpist of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will
chair a 12 member international jury.
Contest
Program:
November 13, 2000
Festive Opening Concert
The
Jerusalem Theater, 8:30 PM
Festive Opening
Concert
The 1998 winner, 18 year-old Gwyneth Wentink
from Holland, will give a recital that will include
Brahms Songs for a female choir, horns and harp with the
Ankor Choir. This will also include the premier of
Sergio Natra's new work for harp solo, which was written
especially for the event.
November 14-19, 2000
Dan Panorama Hotel,
Jerusalem
First and second stages of the contest.
November 21, 2000
Semi Final
The Tel Aviv
Museum, 5 PM and 8:30 PM
Mozart concerto for harp
and flute. Three contestants will play in the afternoon
and three in the evening.
November 25, 2000
Gala Concert
Mann Auditorium,
Tel Aviv, 8:30 PM
With the Israel Philharmonic
Orchestra, Mendi Rodan conductor.
Three finalists
will play Ginastera's concerto for harp and
orchestra.
The winner will be announced and will give
a short recital.
Tickets prices range between $5-$30.
Tickets (at
special prices) may be purchased through:
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