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…
Journées de la harpe à Aire-la-Ville: Spotlight on the Electric Harp with Elise Estavoyer and Tristan Le Govic
February 24, 2019
The Camac blog has already sung the praises of associations in the harp world. They create extensive, valuable artistic and networking opportunities, always thanks to a high proportion of voluntary work on the part of their tireless organisers. On March 23rd - 24th, we'll be returning to Switzerland, for another great project with Elise Estavoyer and her association Harpes en Coeur. Read more…
Collegium21 New Music Competition
February 18, 2019
The Collegium21 competition is organised by Les Signes de l'Arc, the excellent French association dedicated to new music. The competition will take place on April 14th this year in Paris - and candidates are invited to take part in masterclasses with the composers of the set pieces, also in Paris at the end of March. Open to all levels, each stage has a set work and a free-choice one, and is a wonderful opportunity for even the youngest students to get to grips with contemporary music. Don't miss the closing date - March 9th! Read more…
Cardiff Camac Harp Weekend 2019
January 31, 2019
Twenty years of Telynau Vining, our much-loved partners in Wales! We're teaming up for their big anniversary celebrations. The exceptional programme includes Isabelle Moretti, Claire Jones, Caryl Thomas...it's going to be a great weekend! Read more…
