Camac Blog
‘Dasson an Delenn’ 2026: Registration is now open!
January 5, 2026
As of today, January 5, 2026, applications are now open for the 'Dasson an Delenn' Celtic harp competition! Organised by Camac, the competition is designed for harp students under 21 of any nationality. It signals our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and admiration for the Celtic harp in all its guises. Whereas our Camac Trophy, awarded each year as part of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, recognises lever harpists at the highest professional level, we created the event in 2014 to provide opportunities to budding lever harpists to demonstrate their talent. It is a chance to perform publicly before a distinguished panel, showcasing repertoire for the lever harp—whether original compositions or arrangements. Read more…
World Premier of “Mercure” by Philippe Schœller
September 8, 2018
At the Harfenfest Luzern, on September 8th, Sylvain Blassel will give the world premier of "Mercure" by Philippe Schœller - the latest in a significant body of harp writing by the distinguished French composer. Read more…
World Premier of ‘Arpa Mestiza’ by Leonard Jacome / Sasha Mäkilä / Malaysian Philharmonic
September 4, 2018
Leonard Jacome is returning to the stage with the Malaysian Philharmonic, to premier his own composition for both llanera harp, and electric llanera. Read more…
Janet in Japan, and…
September 3, 2018
Speaking of well-travelled Janets - the inspiration behind our Janet harp, Janet Harbison, hasn't stopped since her trip with us to the Camac Festival USA. There's been a sell-out concert with the Irish Harp Orchestra at Munich's Gasteig, an extensive tour of Japan, two CD launches, courses, skype lessons, a lot of publishing... Read more…
