Camac Blog
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2026
April 1, 2026
It is almost time for the Edinburgh International Harp Festival! This is one of the most distinguished and important events in the international harp calendar, and as always, it is one you simply won't want to miss! We're proud to be one of the sponsors and to be supporting an inspiring lineup of performers. This includes none other than Catrin Finch, in her duo with violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain, who are a formidable virtuoso duo, and their rousing, original music always brings the audience to its feet. On the Celtic side of things, we will sponsor a concert by our great friend Marianne Gubri (Brittany/ Italy), who we are also delighted will be flying the flag for Camac. This fabulous edition (now in its 45th year) returns to George Watson’s College from 10 to 14 April 2026. Read more…
Flavours of Turkish Music for Harpists: An Open-Source Primer by Şirin Pancaroğlu
March 3, 2026
Harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu’s work with the Turkish Harp Project is recognised worldwide, including performing on authentic instruments, leading workshops globally, and publishing and composing highly acclaimed original music influenced by Turkish musical idioms. With her latest educational resource, “Flavours of Turkish Music for Harpists,” Şirin draws on her extensive experience exploring Turkish harp music to inspire harpists from any background and introduce them to Turkish melodies and rhythms in a clear, accessible manner. This collection of carefully collected and notated melodies adopts an approach that respects both the harp’s natural qualities and Turkish musical traditions. Read more…
The Académie Camac in China 2026
February 18, 2026
It brings us great joy to see the Académie Camac banner go international, largely thanks to the efforts of our friend and collaborator, Mr Duoli Wu of Aria Music, who has helped us establish the Académie Camac in China. In January 2026, in its second edition, the programme hosted classes at the Beijing Central Conservatory, in Fuzhou, before returning to Beijing for sessions at the harp studio of Mr Aaron Ma. Read more…
‘Dasson an Delenn’ 2026: Registration is now open!
January 5, 2026
As of today, January 5, 2026, applications are now open for the 'Dasson an Delenn' Celtic harp competition! Organised by Camac, the competition is designed for harp students under 21 of any nationality. It signals our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and admiration for the Celtic harp in all its guises. Whereas our Camac Trophy, awarded each year as part of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, recognises lever harpists at the highest professional level, we created the event in 2014 to provide opportunities to budding lever harpists to demonstrate their talent. It is a chance to perform publicly before a distinguished panel, showcasing repertoire for the lever harp—whether original compositions or arrangements. Read more…
