Camac Blog
‘Dasson an Delenn’ 2026: Registration is now open!
January 5, 2026
As of today, January 5, 2026, applications are now open for the 'Dasson an Delenn' Celtic harp competition! Organised by Camac, the competition is designed for harp students under 21 of any nationality. It signals our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and admiration for the Celtic harp in all its guises. Whereas our Camac Trophy, awarded each year as part of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, recognises lever harpists at the highest professional level, we created the event in 2014 to provide opportunities to budding lever harpists to demonstrate their talent. It is a chance to perform publicly before a distinguished panel, showcasing repertoire for the lever harp—whether original compositions or arrangements. Read more…
A masterful writer on a house of master craftsmen; Robert Adelson and Erard: Empire of the harp
March 18, 2024
In 2022, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, it was our honour to commission the eminent organologist Robert Adelson to write Erard: Empire of the Harp, the latest and finest monograph devoted to the Erard family. Happily, Adelson’s work is gaining critical recognition beyond this blog. Read more…
Discovering the orchestral repertoire: The Harp in the Orchestra Volume 3 by Elisabeth Colard
March 8, 2024
We are particularly impressed by Elisabeth Colard's latest volume, "A la découverte du Répertoire d'Orchestre", volume 3 of "La harpe au sein de l'orchestre"; a truly varied collection of excerpts that every harpist can study with complete peace of mind. Read more…
Raw Essence: CAPRICE
February 29, 2024
We are overjoyed that Caprice will share her originality, her stories and her music in concert on March 7 at L'Espace Camac in Paris, and it is just the start of a very full and exciting year. Read more…
