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We are very excited to announce that we will be receiving Masumi Nagasawa for a masterclass in the CvA!
On the 28th of October, from 14h to 18h, in room 436, the students of the CvA harp class will play, but you can join as a listener, subject to availability and following registration before the 25th of October via this email sandrine.chatron@ahk.nl .
Everyone is welcomed! 🪉 by @cva.harpclass

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The CvA harpclass is back! Starting 2026/2027 with smiles and some new faces😊 Stay tuned for all the new projects, concerts and other exciting things we have planned for this year!
First, meet the new harpists in our Class:

Hi! I’m Emma, I’m 17 years old and I’m from the Netherlands. I play the bassoon and the harp. I started playing the harp when I was 3 years old and I still love it very much🤗 I wanted to study here, in Amsterdam, because I really like the teachers and the school. I’m looking forward to start my bachelors here!

Hey! I’m Clara and I’m a pre-master’s student from A Coruña, a coastal city in northern Spain. I began studying the harp when I was 8 at my local conservatory before moving to Madrid in 2021 to study at the RCSMM.
During those years, playing in various youth orchestras confirmed mydesire to become a professional orchestral musician.
I chose to study here to learn from active orchestral teachers, pursue new career opportunities, and benefit from the country’s supportive grant system. I also appreciate sharing the space with
students from different departments at the conservatory, as well as being in a city with a rich musical scene that offers access to major orchestra concerts and a wide variety of styles.

Hi! I’m Elina, from Austria and I have been playing the harp since I was six. I started with piano at four, as my parents thought a harp was too expensive. Two years later, I was still fascinated by the instrument and its sound — and so I started to play the harp.
I’m very excited for my time in Amsterdam, to learn, grow as a musician and develop my own musical personality. Outside of music, I enjoy knitting at Café De Laatste Kruimel and going for long runs. 🧶🏃‍♀️ by @cva.harpclass

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Final Recitals coming up!🎶🎶
Come join us in the Final Recital of Elisabeth, this Friday (19th) at 16h in Bernard Haitinkzaal!
Here’s a bit about her…

Born in Madrid in 2001 to a Spanish-Irish family, she began her harp studies at the Arturo Soria Professional Conservatory with Beatriz Millán. She then completed her higher education at the Madrid Royal Conservatory of Music with Susana Cermeño, where she also holds a Master’s Degree in Artistic Education in Performance and Performative Research of Spanish Music. She is now completing a Master’s Degree in Performance at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Sandrine Chatron and Anneleen Schuitemaker.

Very involved in orchestra, she has been the first harpist of the Spanish National Youth Orchestra (JONDE) from 2022 to 2026, and has frequently collaborated with numerous other Spanish youth orchestras such as JORCAM, OJEX, the Freixenet Symphony Orchestra (ESMRS), among others. She has also been invited to international youth orchestras and festivals, such as the Esker Festival Orchestra (Ireland), the Nationaal Jeugdorkest (The Netherlands), and the upcoming edition of the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra (Germany).
She also regularly collaborates with professional Spanish orchestras such as ORCAM, ROSS, BOS or OCG and she recently played with Dutch orchestras such as RCO, NedPhO or NNO, under the direction of prestigious conductors such as Klaus Mäkelä, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Pablo Heras-Casado or David Afkham, among others.
Also passionate about chamber music, she is a member of Dalila Duo and Alborada Trio, ensembles with which she has performed with all over The Netherlands.

In the meantime, she has also simultaneously earned a Bachelors degree in Art History at the Complutense University of Madrid, where she has taught seminars in said course.

We’re excited to cheer her on this final step of her journey in our Harp Class and wish her all the best in her next adventures😊🪉 by @cva.harpclass

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4 months ago

“Blossoming Strings”🌷
On the past 14th of May, the CvA Harp Class had the pleasure and privilege of performing our Lunch Concert in Muziekgebow aant’IJ!
Many hours of practice and rehearsals resulted in this beautiful and fun moment, with great ensemble and solo performances. We really had a fun time playing for our audience, learned so many new things, and loved to hear the feedback after! Thank you to everyone who went to listen to us😊
Thank you to our teachers, Sandrine, Anneleen and Constance, for making this concert possible, the aplause at the end also belongs to you!🎶
Thank you to the Muziekgebow staff for all the help and coordination.
Bravo, CvA Harp Class!🪉 by @cva.harpclass

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Over the last few months we have been working on full-speed, in between preparing our concert in Muziekgebow, class concerts, exams, masterclasses and even competitions!
Laura (Ba3) participated in the International Harp Competition “Felix Godefroid”, and had a great experience!
Bravo Laura for the hard work and bravo to everyone in the class , including our teachers, for all the energy put into these busy weeks!🎶
(Last video is a bonus: multi talented harp students, packing 6 harps in 1 hour is not for the weak💪) by @cva.harpclass

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Last week, we also had the wonderful opportunity to welcome American harpist, harpsichordist, and organist Parker Ramsay @parkertheharper to work in our contemporary repertoire.

Parker shared his experience as a collaborative musician, speaking about his work with composers, the development of new projects, fundraising and artistic production, as well as the many possibilities of sound, effects, and extended techniques on the harp.

The students had the opportunity to discover a broader perspective on today’s musical landscape and the evolving role of the harp in contemporary performance. by @cva.harpclass

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In the last two months we had the opportunity to benefit from an Erasmus Exchange Program for teachers with the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (HfMDK).

In April, we welcomed Françoise Verherve, teacher of the @harfenklassefrankfurt , for an inspiring masterclass and enriching conversation about her career, the art of harp playing, and the many skills involved in being a harpist.

In May, our teacher Sandrine Chatron visited Frankfurt, where she gave a masterclass to the HfMDK Harp Class and shared her own artistic experience and musical vision.

These exchanges were a wonderful opportunity for a shared artistic dialogue and learning experience. by @cva.harpclass

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🌷CvA Harp Lunch concert 🌷
After months of preparation the CvA Harp Class is excited to invite you to our Lunch Concert “Blossoming Strings”!✨
Several harp ensembles will come together to present a program full of contrasts, colors, and emotions, exploring different musical styles and sound combinations.

A unique opportunity to experience the richness and versatility of the harp in ensemble performance.

You can buy the tickets in this link:
https://tickets.muziekgebouw.nl/nl/buyingflow/tickets/43994/100987_gl=1*m9xzj7*_gcl_au*ODU1NDUzNjY4LjE3Nzg0Mjg4Njk

📍 Muziekgebouw
📅 May 14
🕧 12:30 PM

We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable musical experience! 🎶 by @cva.harpclass

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What a wonderful day we had yesterday, with @gwynethwentink !
An exciting Masterclass, where we shared and learned about music, being a creative and much more…🎶
Thank you Gwyneth for the exciting day you spent with us, and for sharing your experience about music and the creative process😊
We hope to see you again soon🪉🎶 by @cva.harpclass

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7 months ago

February 2026 was an exciting month for the CvA Harpclass! Here’s what we have been up to…

Picture 1 and 2: From the 12th to the 14th of February our student Kiki Jin participated in a festival dedicated to the legacy of Werner Herbers (1940-2023), with a concert in Musiekgebow aan’t IJ. Bravo Kiki!

Picture 3, 4 and 5: On the 18th of February our student Maria Miguel Mota played in “Pan’s Delirium”, in Splendor Amsterdam. In the 4th picture we can see those who participated alongside her (from left to right): Andreia da Costa (flute and concept), Maria Miguel Mota (harp), Catarina Paiva (dance) and Ivet Serra (direction and concept). Bravo Maria!

Picture 6 and 7: On the 21st of February our student Elisabeth Cerra Conroy played alongside our teacher Sandrine Chatron with the Nederlands Philarmonisch Orchestra, in Conertgebow. This opportunity followed the 2024 Edition of the Auditon Training Program, organised by our teacher Sandrine Chatron, which Elisabeth won. Bravo Elisabeth!

Picture 8 and 9: From the 11th till the 24th of February our student Saya Toyama participated in the NSO (Netherlands Student Orchestra) Tour, playing in 12 different locations in the Netherlands (includint Concertgebow), Berlin and Leuven. Bravo Saya!

What a month! Bravo to all the students who got to live such enriching experiences🪉
The next few months are going to be as exciting, so stay tuned for more CvA Harp Class news🎶🎶 by @cva.harpclass

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7 months ago

On 24th and 25th of January some of the students from the CvA Harp Class got to participate in the 2026 edition of the Rosa Spiers Concours! Very exciting weekend and a huge learning experience🪉 Our student Bradley Swinnen received a 3rd Price in the 4th category and our student Catarina Araújo received an Encouragement Price in the same category.
Bravo to everyone envolved🎶
1st picture- finalists of 3rd and 4th category
2nd and 3rd picture- Bradley Swinnen
4th picture- Participants in the 3rd and 4th category
(All pictures found on the Facebook page of Harp Vereniging Nederland) by @cva.harpclass

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Last week, at the @cva.harpclass we were lucky to have a great masterclass from Imogen Barford, head of the harp departement at GSMD in London!

We played, danced, we laughed, we questionned and answered about everything, we understood better our bodies and how to use them, we tlaked about some golden rules of harp playing.We practised slowly, we talked about Handel's concerto in detail, and about how to build up a solid technique which can help us to express better.

It was very intense and very inspiring, thank you Imogen!

@guildhallharps @imogenbarford taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @cva.harpclass

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