Camac Blog
A vision in Pastel: The Debut Album from Mélanie Laurent
November 22, 2025
Gold medalist of the USA International Harp Competition and solo harpist of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Mélanie Laurent is undoubtedly one of the most eminent French harpists working today. Given her background, she has a natural affinity with the ethereal music of her compatriots. In tribute to the exquisite lightness of French repertoire, Mélanie titled her debut album Pastel, a word rich with delicate connotations. We asked Mélanie what this title specifically meant to her. “The album title resonates with me in several ways. First, it's a nod to my origins, through the pastel flower, nicknamed ‘the blue gold" of Toulouse. It also represents a palette of soft, subtle colors, as well as a drawing medium, like the harp, allowing me to paint an impressionistic universe full of nuances. These hues evoke delicacy, transparency, and subtlety, suggesting without imposing.”Read more…
Small But Mighty: Camac and Music for the 27-string harp
April 28, 2025
Here at Camac, however, we celebrate the harp in every form! In 2020, we proudly unveiled our Odyssey harp, tailor-made to fulfil the dreams of musicians creating real magic without sacrificing sound, style, or capabilities (the Odyssey is fully levered). To spark creativity, we commissioned around a hundred exciting arrangements for the 27-string harp from the talented Saori Mouri. Read more…
Deborah Henson Conant: 5-day Baroque Flamenco Harp challenge!
April 18, 2025
If you’re looking for such a framework to energise your playing and gain confidence, join our great friend Deborah Henson-Conant for the free 5-Day BAROQUE FLAMENCO Challenge, (April 21-27, 2025) Read more…
Congratulations to the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra!
April 8, 2025
We are delighted to learn that, after an extremely intensive selection process, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra has chosen our Canopée grand concert harp to add to its collection of Camac harps. Read more…
