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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…
Robert Groslot: Concerto for Harp and Orchestra
April 3, 2015
Robert Groslot‘s fine Concerto for Harp and Orchestra, composed in one extended movement as part of his sixteen-concerto project. You can hear a complete recording here on Soundcloud. Read more…
Unleash the Musician in You
April 3, 2015
Super new book from Katryna Tan, with very clear and effective guidelines to help you progress in your music studies. Read more…
The Breton Harp Anthology
April 3, 2015
Tristan Le Govic's three-volume collection of Breton lever harp music - an indispensable addition to your Celtic library, exclusively available from Camac Harps. Read more…
