I got back from One Harp World, a first-of-its-kind gathering where the American Harp Society and World Harp Congress joined forces for the first time, held last July 28 to August 3, 2026 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
But it wasn’t just a conference. It was a combination of concerts, workshops, and a worldwide family reunion for the harp community.
DHC & Evelyn Huber posing for photo on stage
From left to right: Frank von der Heide, DHC, Sally Walstrum
DHC & Evelyn Huber performing on stage
Mercedes Gómez Benet congratulates young players of Baroque Flamenco
DHC & Emily Sanzaro doing a cute posing game
DHC with Emily R. & Emily S.
DHC with Evelin Greblo (left) and Valerij Greblo (right)
DHC & Emily Sanzaro laughing
DHC & Connie Lo Porto
DHC & Vera Stern, an Academy member
DHC & Alfredo Rolando Ortiz
DHC & Evelyn Huber being photographed
DHC & Robbin Gordon-Cartier
DHC & Emily Hopkins, the harp tech goddess
DHC & Ariel Sol
DHC coaching a young harp player
Left to right: Kimberly Rowe (Harp Column), DHC, and Alison Reese (Harp Column)
DHC with the parents of Evelin and Valerij Greblo
DHC with the Emilys
DHC & Margarita Nilsson
DHC having dinner with fellow harpists
From left to right_ Maximillan Treller, DHC, and Matthew Moisey
DHC with Valerij (left) and Evelin Greblo (right)
DHC & Nhan Do
The Posing Game with Emily Sanzaro
Emily has also played my piece ‘Baroque Flamenco.’ Link here to see the post where we shared her performance.
Collection of some of the photos from World Harp Congress 2026.
DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT
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WOW! looks like a lot of fun meeting other musicians. I enjoyed seeing fellow Academy members, Sally & Vera. Thank you, for sharing these lovely photos.