Camac Blog

Flavours of Turkish Music for Harpists: An Open-Source Primer by Şirin Pancaroğlu

March 3, 2026
Harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu’s work with the Turkish Harp Project is recognised worldwide, including performing on authentic instruments, leading workshops globally, and publishing and composing highly acclaimed original music influenced by Turkish musical idioms.  With her latest educational resource, “Flavours of Turkish Music for Harpists,” Şirin draws on her extensive experience exploring Turkish harp music to inspire harpists from any background and introduce them to Turkish melodies and rhythms in a clear, accessible manner. This collection of carefully collected and notated melodies adopts an approach that respects both the harp’s natural qualities and Turkish musical traditions.Read more…

First “Harpes en Loire” Festival

September 30, 2015

A new initiative by François Pernel and Aude Fortict, in three parts, and with special emphasis on teaching and broader musical horizons. Read more…

Portrait of Veronika Lemishenko

September 1, 2015

The Ural Philharmonic, Ekaterinburg, is attracting world-wide attention for its dynamic programming and top-level performances. Veronika Lemishenko is its principal harpist. Read more…

Edmar Castaneda World Ensemble releases debut album

August 26, 2015

Experience Edmar Castaneda's fantastic large world music ensemble live at the Jazz Standard, even if you couldn't be there on the night! Read more…