Camac Blog

Dasson an Delenn 2026: The Results are in!

April 2, 2026
“Dasson an Delenn” is a unique competition for young lever harpists. Held every two years in a different town in Brittany, our home region, it showcases the new generation of musicians specialising in the Celtic harp.Read more…

François Pernel: A most unusual performance…

August 22, 2023

Any freelance harpist has to be open to possibilities. It is one of the magical but unpredictable things about being a performer. Who will hear you on this occasion, who could open the next door to opportunity? One job leads to another, and it’s how performers move from performance to performance. When our François  played at the marriage of  Surgeon, Dr. Philippe Paillard, a chance remark led to a most unusual performance… Read more…

A Catch-up with Emily Hopkins and a Teenage Kraken!

August 16, 2023

Harpist Emily Hopkins has accomplished that most difficult thing, to use technology and modern platforms to bring us into her world and draw us closer to her art:  “Helping other harpists, composers, and musicians learn about the world of pedal effects not only helped me discover and express my artistry, but my confidence in it as well." Read more…

New face, same accent…

March 14, 2023

There are changes afoot in our communications and artist relations team: Helen Leitner is passing the baton to our friend Alexander Rider. We wish them both all the best, and warmly welcome Alex to the team! Read more…