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12th USA International Harp Competition

August 20, 2022

This summer I photographed the 12th USA International Harp Competition on the Indiana University campus here in Bloomington. This was my second time photographing the event, which is held every three years. I had been looking forward to the competition since the organizers asked me last summer to document it once again. The great thing about being a photographer is the ability to use your camera as a passport to worlds you otherwise would never have the opportunity to explore. This was certainly the case for me with this community of world-class harpists. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to capture this event once again – and equally grateful that I had mirrorless camera silent shutters to help the cause this time around.

Contestant Noël Wan of Taiwan reacts as she is announced as the first-prize winner after Stage IV at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Lyon and Healy Harp Technician Cheryl Rotundo moves the Lyon and Healy Concert Grand Harp during the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Evelyn Yuelin Zhang of Taiwan practices during the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Rosetta Schade of Germany selects a harp during the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Mared Pugh-Evans of Wales practices during the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
The Lyon and Healy Concert Grand Harp stands on stage during the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestants including Rosetta Schade of Germany, center, walk in a processional into Auer Hall during the opening ceremony of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
USA International Harp Competition Founder and Artistic Director Susann McDonald greets a contestant with a rose during the opening ceremony of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestants, members of the jury and special guests pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
The Lyon and Healy Concert Grand Harp stands on stage during the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Jae In Yoo of South Korea takes the stage for her performance during Stage III of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Jury member Dickie Fleisher of the United States reviews notes and sheet music during Stage III of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Jae In Yoo of South Korea performs during Stage III of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Huw Boucher of Wales performs during Stage III of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Johanna Dorothea Goerissen of Germany performs during Stage III of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Jury member Judy Loman of Canada turns a page of sheet music during a Stage III performance of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Johanna Dorothea Goerissen of Germany performs during Stage III of the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Huw Boucher of Wales rehearses with the Indiana University Summer Philharmonic Orchestra for the Final Stage concert at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Hyejim Kim of South Korea rehearses with the Indiana University Summer Philharmonic Orchestra for the Final Stage concert at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Noël Wan of Taiwan plays her harp before a rehearsal with the Indiana University Summer Philharmonic Orchestra for the Final Stage concert at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Members of the Indiana University Summer Philharmonic Orchestra prepare to perform during Stage IV at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Hyejim Kim of South Korea performs with the Indiana University Summer Philharmonic Orchestra during Stage IV at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Huw Boucher of Wales stands for applause after his performance during Stage IV at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)
Contestant Noël Wan of Taiwan reacts as she finishes her performance with the Indiana University Summer Philharmonic Orchestra during Stage IV at the 12th USA International Harp Competition at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher)

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