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…
A different dimension: 2HipHarps on Stage
October 6, 2023
Whilst visiting Munich for the ARD contest, the Camac team were delighted to catch up with the marvellous Evelyn Huber, one of our favourite artists. We learned from her that she will be playing with another great friend of ours, Deborah Henson Conant together with the Salzburg Philharmonie October 7 and 8. Following a bit of discussion, we learned about the story behind a meeting of musical minds…. Read more…
Constance Luzzati is awarded the Prix Gisèle Tissier-Grandpierre
September 22, 2023
Constance Luzzati has been awarded the prestigious Prix Gisèle Tissier-Grandpierre 2022. This prize is awarded to an outstanding harpist whose career deserves to be nurtured or recognized. Read more…
Siobhan Brady and the Highest Harp Project: harping above the clouds
September 18, 2023
Back in 2018, we dubbed Siobhan Brady the ‘world’s loftiest harper’. The Guinness World Records declared that, during her concert in the Himalayas (in aid of cystic fibrosis), the harp was played at higher altitude than ever before. Having achieved this momentous feat, one might forgive Siobhan for resting on her laurels, however this summer saw the quest to beat her own record, playing atop the magisterial Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania… Read more…
