Agenda
Agenda
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We are proud to work with our wonderful friends at Telynau Vining Harps on a very special weekend of events in Cardiff. For a quarter of a century now, Telynau Vining have been our trusted partners in Wales and such an anniversary calls for a musical celebration of the highest order!
There will be concerts and masterclasses by such world-renowned international harpists as Isabelle Moretti and Deborah Henson-Conant. Camac president Jakez Francois, will be interviewed by Elinor Bennett about the history of Camac, sharing the story of our many years of ‘passion a la française’.
Beyond this, there will be concerts to satisfy all tastes and genres, with jazz contributions from Ben Creighton Griffiths, Amanda Whiting (and her trio); traditional music by Heather Downie; an unmissable recital by Gwenllian Llyr and Sigal Nachshen, and original music for lever harp from Lauren Scott.
The weekend also boasts a dizzying array of classes and workshops, with something to suit all styles, ages and levels –with such eminent clinicians as Catrin Finch and Kathryn Rees on the classical front, as well as unique contributions from Shelley Fairplay, Natasha Gale and a host of others.
For more details, download the full programme PDF here. Such a packed weekend necessitates a detailed booking, so we urge you to download and study the full programme here, before you head over to the Telynau Vining Website and complete the booking form.
We are very excited to see you in Cardiff, for a truly once-in-a-quarter-century happening!
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Ailie Robertson is a phenomenal talent who can boast equal success as both a performer and composer, and it is our honour to present her in concert at the Espace Camac.
Hailing from Edinburgh, Ailie was a five-time Gold Medalist of the National Mod and a finalist of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year. She has recorded extensively, with three albums to her name; her debut album ‘First things first’ won the Live Ireland award for ‘Best Instrumental Cut of the Year’. She performs and teaches all over the world, in masterclasses, workshops and in private lessons.
As a composer, She has been commissioned by highly prestigious cultural institutions including the BBC Proms, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish Ensemble, The RSNO, The Scottish Chamber Choir and the Riot Ensemble. She has held residencies with both the Sound festival and Glyndebourne Opera, and is the recipient of numerous awards from the Scottish Awards for New Music.
As ever, entry to the concert is free, but please make your reservations by completing the form below, or by sending an email to [email protected].
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We are delighted to sponsor the 8th Camac Harp Days in Sweden! Artistic director Ismahni Björkman has organised a packed weekend of concerts and masterclasses with Tristan le Govic and Alexander Rider, two internationally renowned harpists at different ends of the stylistic spectrum.
Our thanks go to the Danderyds Kulturskola Principal , Anders Stengård, for the use of their fantastic premises.
In addition to an unmissable concert, lever harpists can participate in a workshop with Tristan le Govic. Singer, storyteller and virtuoso harpist, Tristan is distinguished by his infectious sense of rhythm and harmonic sense, receiving universal acclaim from audiences and critics alike. He is noted for his many diverse collaborations with other musicians and instrumentalists, as well as for his scholarly work and passionate performance of the music of Kristen Noguès.
Meanwhile, pedal harp students can take part in a masterclass with Alexander Rider. Noted for his affinity with French music at the turn of the last century, and for his work on original instruments of the period, Alexander freelances with major ensembles throughout the United Kingdom. These include all of the orchestras of the BBC, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and (on the Erard) he appears with groups including the Gabrieli Consort and the Academy of Ancient Music.
For our clients in Sweden, our factory technician will be on hand to service and regulate your Camac harp. There will of course be an exhibition featuring Camac’s full pedal and lever harp range.
In order to register for any or all events, please contact:
Ismahni Björkman
Danderyds Kulturskola – Noragårdsvägen 27, 182 34 Danderyd
Tel: 0736 620 401 – Kansli: 08-568 910 96
E-post: [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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The 3rd Camac Prize Taiwan will take place in Taipei in June 2024. Organised by the Taiwan Harp Center and sponsored by Camac Harps,
We are delighted to see a most welcome return by this competition to the international stage, in its first edition since 2019.With solo and chamber categories for both advanced and junior levels, the prizes will be adjudicated by a panel of some of the most eminent harpists of the Asia-Pacific region.
There will be cash prizes, trophies and even a Camac odyssey up for grabs.
Open to all nationalities, entry to the competition is via a simple online application. Please refer to the Camac prize Taiwan website for full information on rules and repertoire. The deadline for applications is 20 March, so don’t delay!
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We are delighted to support the Rave Harps International Prestige Award 2024. In its 7th edition, the awards will focus on the harp as a solo instrument and is open to all nationalities. Excitingly, there will be a new Harp Ensemble Category this year, as well as solo rounds for lever and pedal harp, a concerto prize and special awards for musicianship and performance.
There will also be an academy for participants with the opportunity to participate in workshops, masterclasses and take part in an International Harp Orchestra, where participants from all over will perform on stage together. There will be specially arranged music for the International orchestra, which will coincide with Singapore’s national holiday.
Registration and submission of qualifying video rounds will open 1 April and close 25 April, with the live rounds taking place 8-11 August. The Winners’ Gala concert will take place in the magnificent Victoria concert Hall, one of Singapore’s finest venues.
Download full information of rules, regulations and how to apply here, or visit the Rave Harps website.
