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…
London competitions 2018
May 19, 2018
After no less than twenty-three hours of total performance time, the London competitions have reached their conclusion! All the results are listed below, with huge congratulations to all competitors. Read more…
Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita release “Soar”
May 9, 2018
A beautiful second album from the critically-acclaimed Welsh/Senegalese duo - with the osprey, the bird that migrates between west Africa and northern Europe, as a motif at its heart. Read more…
Sixth Sweden Harp Days
May 7, 2018
We are delighted to be organizing the 6th Camac Harp Days in Sweden, between June 15th – 17th, 2o18. Read more…
