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…
Raoul Moretti: The Solar Powered Harpist
July 12, 2024
It is of no surprise to us at Camac that our great friend, Raoul Moretti, the unconventional harpist; an artist who has made a profound study of the electric harp and of site-specific concerts, has recently made considerable gains in the field of sustainable performance, and has been telling us of his new project, Harp4Green. Read more…
Everything in alignment: Camac Harp Days at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
June 12, 2024
As the summer begins, we will head for London! More precisely, to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance for the Camac Harp Days in conjunction with their departmental open day. Professor of harp Gabriella Dall’Olio welcomes us to the school which is situated in the magnificent environs of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Read more…
Multitalented: Ailie Robertson
May 14, 2024
Ailie Robertson is a phenomenal talent who can boast equal success as a performer, a composer, and a teacher; it is our honour to present her in concert at the Espace Camac. Read more…
