Imagine a week of the most glorious
harp music you’ll ever hear.
And imagine hearing it in one of the
world’s most beautiful cities.
Introduction
Welcome to the 11th World Harp Congress in Vancouver in 2011.
During this week-long harp extravaganza, dozens of the world’s greatest harpists will perform, give lectures and master classes. And some 800 participants are expected to attend from 40 different countries.
The week will be a delectable feast of harp music extraordinaire. You’ll hear some of the world’s leading pedal harpists, specialty Baroque harpists, jazz harpists, South American harpists, Asian harpists, award-winning Breton harpists, Irish harpists .... and the list goes on and on.
In addition, harp makers will have their instruments on display for sale-- from classical pedal harps to Celtic harps. And you can attend dozens of workshops and lectures on everything from Baroque ornamentation to promoting yourself and to harp maintenance.
Expect a smorgasbord of the world’s finest and greatest -- a once-in-a-lifetime experience -- and all in the beautiful ocean-side, mountain-rimmed city of Vancouver.
So, see you in Vancouver in 2011..... come, be inspired.....
Language
The official language of the 11th World Harp Congress is English.
Venue
The Congress Headquarters will be located at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel.
- Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
The Registration & Information desk, the Exhibition Hall, and some of the sessions will take place at the Wall Centre. The remaining sessions and concerts will take place at various venues and concert halls within walking distance of the Wall Centre. These include:
- St. Andrews-Wesley Church (across the street)
1022 Nelson Street
Vancouver, BC
Capacity: 1,250 persons - First Baptist Church (across the street)
969 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
Capacity: 900 persons - St. Paul's Anglican Church (5-10 minute walk)
1130 Jervis Street
Vancouver, BC
Capacity: 330 persons - Vogue Theatre (5-10 minute walk)
918 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC
Capacity: 1,150 persons - Orpheum Theatre (5-10 minute walk)
884 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC
Capacity: 2,650 persons - Tom Lee Music Hall (5-10 minute walk)
929 Granville Street, Third Floor
Vancouver, BC
Capacity: 200 persons
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Page last updated: March 4, 2011