Camac Blog

The Seventh International Harp Competition in Szeged

January 6, 2025
The Seventh International Harp Competition, Szeged, has announced its programme! This much-loved competition was founded by Natalia Gorbunova in 2007, and her daughter Anastasia Razvalyaeva took over as Artistic Director in 2019. Read more…

Ten Glorious Years of the Concours de la harpe, Limoges

February 28, 2019

"I never lose. I either win, or I learn" - Nelson Mandela's famous wisdom is a good motto to take into any competition. The Concours français de la harpe in Limoges, always so concerned for its candidates' wellbeing, is an excellent learning experience: kind, convivial and with the chance for all levels to perform for a top-class jury. Read more…

Journées de la harpe à Aire-la-Ville: Spotlight on the Electric Harp with Elise Estavoyer and Tristan Le Govic

February 24, 2019

The Camac blog has already sung the praises of associations in the harp world. They create extensive, valuable artistic and networking opportunities, always thanks to a high proportion of voluntary work on the part of their tireless organisers. On March 23rd - 24th, we'll be returning to Switzerland, for another great project with Elise Estavoyer and her association Harpes en Coeur. Read more…

Collegium21 New Music Competition

February 18, 2019

The Collegium21 competition is organised by Les Signes de l'Arc, the excellent French association dedicated to new music. The competition will take place on April 14th this year in Paris - and candidates are invited to take part in masterclasses with the composers of the set pieces, also in Paris at the end of March. Open to all levels, each stage has a set work and a free-choice one, and is a wonderful opportunity for even the youngest students to get to grips with contemporary music. Don't miss the closing date - March 9th! Read more…