Camac Blog
‘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…
‘Bringing a work to life’: Camac harps at the ARD competition
September 13, 2023
The ARD International Music Competition (Internationaler Musikwettbewerb der ARD) has become one of the most prestigious competitions of its kind, and is globally recognised. After an exceptional final round, Alexandra Bidi was declared joint second prize. We managed to catch up with her, and ask her about her experiences as a competitor. Read more…
François Pernel: A most unusual performance…
August 22, 2023
Any freelance harpist has to be open to possibilities. It is one of the magical but unpredictable things about being a performer. Who will hear you on this occasion, who could open the next door to opportunity? One job leads to another, and it’s how performers move from performance to performance. When our François played at the marriage of Surgeon, Dr. Philippe Paillard, a chance remark led to a most unusual performance… Read more…
A Catch-up with Emily Hopkins and a Teenage Kraken!
August 16, 2023
Harpist Emily Hopkins has accomplished that most difficult thing, to use technology and modern platforms to bring us into her world and draw us closer to her art: “Helping other harpists, composers, and musicians learn about the world of pedal effects not only helped me discover and express my artistry, but my confidence in it as well." Read more…
