Camac Blog
Passion, Authenticity and Strong Foundations: Heather Downie
January 17, 2025
Scottish harpist Heather Downie is the principal lever harp tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She is also the creative force behind the wonderful online school: How to Harp. The community moves from the online world for the How to Harp retreat, which takes place next week in Stirling, Scotland.Read more…
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2024
March 25, 2024
The fabulous Edinburgh International Harp Festival (now in its 43rd year) returns to George Watson’s College from April 5th to April 9th, 2024. As always, prospective festival goers can look forward to an absolutely packed few days of concerts from internationally renowned performers, as well as emerging artists, groups and ensembles. The festival has always emphasised education; this they have always done with a welcoming and inclusive approach, and there will be the usual wide range of courses and workshops. Read more…
“You never know when lightning will strike”: The Orchestral Harpist by Sarah Bullen
March 21, 2024
“The Orchestral Harpist” is the latest publication from Sarah Bullen (lately of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra). It compiles a list of excerpts that one usually does NOT find in the audition requirements, but which will certainly be encountered in the course of a professional career, Read more…
“Every note that resonates”: interview with Rossitza Milevska
March 20, 2024
We caught up with Rossitza Milevska ahead of her concert at the Espace Camac this week, and talked about music, development and inspiration. Read more…
