9th Hong Kong International Harp Competition 2025 (1-7 Oct 2025)
Events
The 9th Hong Kong International Harp Competition is scheduled to take place from October 1-7, 2025, where artistic growth meets professional development in Asia’s premier harp event.
🎭 Peer Inspiration & Artistic Exchange
Contestants will benefit from:
• The Winners’ Gala Concert featuring:
– Current competition laureates
– Distinguished winners from regional competitions
– Rising stars from Asia’s top music institutions
• Observation opportunities across all competition rounds
• Networking sessions with emerging talents from across Asia
🎓 Guidance from Master Artists
Jury President:
– Kanga, Skaila (UK) | Professor, Royal Academy of Music • Former Principal Harpist, London Chamber Orchestra
Esteemed Jury Panel:
– Chang, Jason (China) | Professor, Shanghai Conservatory
– Giles, Alice (Australia) | Israel Competition Gold Medalist
– Huang, Ann (Hong Kong China) | Principal Harpist, Hong Kong Sinfonietta
– Huang, Liya (China) | Faculty, Tianjin Juilliard School
– Sun, Zhi Yang (China) | Principal Harpist, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
– Sze, Barbara (Hong Kong China) | Harp Faculty , HK Academy for Performing Arts
– Tam, Amy (Hong Kong China) | Harp Faculty , HK Academy for Performing Arts
– Wang, Guan (China) | Professor, Central Conservatory of Music
– Yeung, Lauyee (Hong Kong China) | Renowned Harp Educator
– Yu, Dan (Hong Kong China) | USA International Harp Competition Winner, Professor, Xinghai Conservatory of Music
Comprehensive Festival Program
Week-Long Activities Include:
• Masterclasses with jury members
• “Harp Virtuosos of Asia” Concert
• Professional development workshops
• Harp exhibition featuring harps and accessories
Essential Information
📅 Dates: October 1-7, 2025
Registration commences on July 1, 2025 and may close early if all competition slots are full.
📍 Venues: Hong Kong Youth Square and Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
For detail please visit https://hkharpsociety.org/
-International contestants may also apply for travel allowance
-Winner of Professional division will obtain performance opportunities in Greater China
Past winners of the HK International Harp Competition are frequent participants of other esteemed competitions e.g. the latest USA International Harp Competition finalists and Stars of Tomorrow concert players, and Focus on Youth participants
We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional musical gathering in October 2025 in Hong Kong.
