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…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
December 1, 2017
As Christmas approaches, you might be wondering what to gift the harpist in your life - and, here at Camac we're great believers in presents to oneself, as well. An excellent option is always a new harp - but if that would be stretching it a bit, here's a round-up of other things we're writing on our lists to Santa. Read more…
In homage to Germaine, and other reflections
November 11, 2017
Thoughts about how great musicians and teachers fuel our love of music - following our homage to Germaine Lorenzini in Lyon, among other recent experiences. Read more…
Talking with Isabelle Moretti
November 10, 2017
"Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken!". Read on to hear what Isabelle Moretti has to tell us about life as one of the most fêted solo harpists in the world. Read more…
