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…
Live Life in Colour
October 23, 2019
Who has ever had to wait while their parents, siblings, or even partners and friends...talk about harps? Camac has the answer! Read more…
Fabulous Fluorocarbon
October 14, 2019
You’ve probably seen the words “fluorocarbon”, “composite”, “carbon” and “synthetic” applied to various types of harp strings. Confused? Read on! Camac President Jakez François explains what fluorocarbon strings are, why they’re good, and how we came to string much of our lever harp range with them. Read more…
London Competitions 2020
October 3, 2019
At the end of May 2020, we'll be in London for the annual competitions we have sponsored for over a decade. Our collaboration with the excellent music and literary festival, the Proms at St Jude's, also continues; a lunchtime recital will be offered to the winner of the U30 Camac prize. Read more…
