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…
NEW! Camac Harps presents the Telenn Small Hands
June 2, 2020
Welcome to Camac's latest lever harp: the Telenn Small Hands! The brainchild of Isabelle Moretti, this harp is the first on the market with string spacing specially designed for children's small hands. Why didn't we think of it before? Read more…
Jakez’s Minstrel: now available to download!
May 18, 2020
All instruments have their pieces that almost everybody learns. And these spark all sorts of inspirations... Read more…
Harp health and safety in times of Corona: our advice to harp teachers
May 9, 2020
How best to sanitise harps, which are often shared instruments? Camac President Jakez François writes to harpists and harp teachers. UPDATE: this information letter now also contains guidelines for gilded harps. Read more…
