Camac Blog
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…
From Camelot to Japan: Cécile Corbel at the Espace Camac
September 26, 2024
This week, Cécile Corbel will play to a sold-out house at the Espace Camac. This will be part of a number of performances in which the artist will launch her latest album Graal. This album is inspired by a crucial part of Anglo-Celtic culture. We asked Cécile how these legends influenced her latest creation. Read more…
Home at Last: Sophia Whitson and the Symphoniker Hamburg.
September 25, 2024
When you work in the world of orchestral music as a freelancer, ‘home’ is an interesting concept. After all, you have to make your home in whichever orchestra needs your artistry. This concept of making one’s home in changing surroundings runs through my conversation with Sophia Whitson, who has an enviable career freelancing with all the finest orchestras in Germany, and is first call harpist for the Symphoniker Hamburg. Read more…
Jupiter in Alignment: Constance Luzzati and the music of Couperin, Duphly and Royer
September 19, 2024
This month will prove to be an auspicious one in terms of the harp section of the prestigious French classical label, Paraty. On 20 September, just a week after the release of the remarkable Concert pour Debussy (Trio Antara, Benoît Sitzia), the latest offering from Constance Luzzati will appear on the same label. Read more…
