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…
In Praise of Harp Associations
July 2, 2017
From the World Harp Congress and the Festival d'été de Gargilesse, to the national AGMs, competitions and conferences, it's time for a paean to the tireless voluntary work of harp associations throughout the world! Read more…
From Marie-Antoinette, to the Present: Exhibition of the Camac Collection
June 30, 2017
Our private collection of historical instruments has found a new home at the Château d'Ancenis. Curated by music historian and Erard specialist Robert Adelson, the new exhibition opens on July 1st. Read more…
Results of the Dasson An Delenn competition 2017
June 4, 2017
Ca y est! Here are the results of the most senior category at Dasson an Delenn, our lever harp competition at home in Brittany. Read more…
