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…
Ailie Robertson: new concerto for DHC blue light, string quartet and electronics
April 13, 2018
London's Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is giving special focus to women composers - and Ailie Robertson's new concerto for DHC Blue Light is part of it. 'Seven Sorrows', for DHC blue light harp, string quartet and electronics, was commissioned by New Voices and will be performed for the third time as part of the 'Venus Blazing' series. Later in the 18-19 season, it will also feature in Series 12 of Borough New Music, alongside works by Kaija Saariaho, Josef Tal and Will Handysides. Read more…
Full programme out for Harpes au Max
April 6, 2018
Explore it online now, in French or English, at harpesaumax.com! Read more…
Updated second-hand harps online
March 21, 2018
We acquire our second-hand harps in part-exchange, when their owners upgrade to new Camacs. We thoroughly overhaul and regulate the instruments in our workshops, so you can be sure the harp is in the best possible condition. Read more…
