Founded in France in 1962 by Pierre Jamet, the International Association of Harpists and Friends of the Harp is known today throughout the world wherever the harp is a dynamic presence.
The goal of this Association is to provide a genuine tool of communication and information sharing, while nurturing the spirit of creativity and research so omnipresent in the history of the harp. Many of our articles have become reference documents.
Our volunteers have joined together in order to facilitate exchanges between the greatest number of harpists: amateurs (from the increasing number of young pupils, to the impassioned retired community), professionals (teachers, orchestral musicians, international soloists ...) and friends of the harp (composers, makers of old, celtic, modern harps, conservatory and multi-media libraries, musical research centers...).
Each year, members receive two bulletins (Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter), and a "supplimentary information" brochure in February.
These bulletins inform about events related to the harp:
The internet website “aiharpe” supplements the bulletins by providing continuously updated information.
Outside the France, the bulletins are distributed in 25 different countries (corresponding and member states of the International Committee). The Association includes many members in French-speaking countries such as Belgium and Switzerland. The General Meeting, held annualy, is an occasion for members to meet eachother as well as to exchange and to discuss ideas. The meeting is always followed by a quality recital given by exceptional artists..
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