Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Harpz will be competing in the Small Celtic Ensemble competition at the 2009 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod - they will be performing on Celtic Day Friday 10th July.

Harp Master Class 7th march

Harp Master Class with David Watkins
The 7th March dawned bright and sunny in the Derbyshire Dales as The Little Welsh Shop staff treated world famous virtuoso harpist David Watkins to a McDonalds breakfast.During the day David was to see 9 early grades students in our morning session and 6 grades 6 - 8 students in the afternoon session!Lever Harpists played a Telynau Teifi Gwennol and Pedal Harpists played the new Malvern Harp from Pilgrim Harps.The setting was the rural idyll in the foothills of the Derbyshire Dales - a wonderfully informative and enjoyable time was had by all - the day finished off with an impromtu recital by David and then by the Derbyshire Harp Ensemble - it left everyone looking forward to the Derbyshire Harp Festival in October.

Derbyshire Harp Festival 2009

The Derbyshire Harp Festival takes place at Derby Grammar School, in the heart of England. This year the dates are Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October.

The festival is organised by professional harpists and harp teachers and welcomes harpists from all over the world.
There are activities to suit every level: from people who’ve never played a harp (but always wanted to!) up to those considering a career as a professional harpist.

We’re delighted to announce the involvement of some of the world’s leading harp specialists, including David Watkins, Viktor Hartobanu, Helen Arnold, Kathleen Loughnane, Lucy Bunce, Elin Y Delyn and Huw Cloggs plus Gareth Green ABRSM examiner.

Exhibitions from Creighton's Collection, Acusound, Pilgrim, Teifi and Triplett Harps.

We look forward to meeting you in October.

For more information contact Helen Harpists@thelittlewelshshop.co.uk

http://www.thelittlewelshshop.co.uk/