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…

A Catch-up with Emily Hopkins and a Teenage Kraken!

August 16, 2023

Harpist Emily Hopkins has accomplished that most difficult thing, to use technology and modern platforms to bring us into her world and draw us closer to her art:  “Helping other harpists, composers, and musicians learn about the world of pedal effects not only helped me discover and express my artistry, but my confidence in it as well." Read more…

New face, same accent…

March 14, 2023

There are changes afoot in our communications and artist relations team: Helen Leitner is passing the baton to our friend Alexander Rider. We wish them both all the best, and warmly welcome Alex to the team! Read more…

Harpes au Max 2023

February 16, 2023

Harpes au Max is indeed “harps to the max”, and it’s a very special festival organised by the civic authorities of our home region in France. Put May 11-14 in your diaries now! Read more…