VII International Harp Festival of Rio de Janeiro May 1-31, 2012. Renowned harpists from over 20 countries will perform including Carroll McLaughlin, US and Rita Costanzi, Canada. An entire week will be devoted to Latin American music. All concerts are free. Learn more at www.rioharpfestival.com/

2012 Summer Harp Camps 

Joy of the Harp L, P. August 4-11, 2012 in Cabris, Cote d'Azur, France. Instructors: Elizabeth Fontan-Binoche (France), Santiago Morales (Mexico), Megan Methany-Lauzet (USA). Individual lessons, ensemble, final concert. www.harpecabris.fr

Sixth International Harp Workshop July 5-15, 2012 at the Santuario di Crea in Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy. Mainly in English. The Workshop is a meeting point for international harpists and harp students. Its aim is to broaden the horizon of harp players that search for new and better ways to perform and express themselves. Lessons, recital, master classes, seminars, Feldenkrais. Instructors: Elizabeth Volpe-Bligh, Brenda Dor-Groot, Sabine Meijers, Luisa Prandina, Margherita Bassani, Laura Sofia Caramellino, Daria Micheletti.