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…
2nd Journées de la harpe, Beaune
February 24, 2017
Now in their second year, the Beaune Harp Days are especially dear to our hearts because of the palpable support from the conservatoire for their harp department - and for the other harp classes of the region, who are warmly invited to join in. Read more…
Au revoir Germaine
February 8, 2017
It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Germaine Lorenzini. She died peacefully on Saturday, February 4th, 2017, at her home in Lyon. Read more…
Bologna Harp Festival 2017
February 3, 2017
The third edition of the Bologna Harp Festival, organised by the Association Arpeggi, is taking place between February 2nd - 18th, 2017. Read more…
