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 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…
The Art of the Electric Harp: a series of videos by Aurélie Barbé
November 3, 2025
Aurélie Barbé is a long-time friend of Camac; in fact, she recently lent her musical creations to the series of videos we created to introduce you to our new and improved manufacturing workshops. In 2020, she was awarded the prestigious Gisèle Tissier-Grandpierre Foundation Award. The foundation's support has enabled Aurélie to realise a series of video interviews in which she explores the work of her fellow electro-harpists. Read more…
From Mouzeil to Osaka: A New Harp for Mai Fukui
July 18, 2025
Following her hugely successful Carnegie Hall Debut in April, we were delighted this week to see some lovely pictures of our dear friend, Mai Fukui, performing on hew new harp in her homeland of Japan. Read more…
