Cécile Corbel
Cécile Corbel has spent 28 years building a distinguished career as a Harpist in French.
French singer and harpist
"Her most defining career moment came in 2009 when Studio Ghibli director Hiromasa Yonebayashi discovered her album "SongBook Vol." — About Cécile Corbel
| Metric | Cécile Corbel | Avg Harpist | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 46 | 46 | same |
| Career length | 28 yrs | ~35 yrs | -7 yrs |
| Based on 1 Harpist profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Cécile Corbel
Did you know that Cécile Corbel became the first non-Japanese artist to compose and perform an entire soundtrack for a Studio Ghibli film?
- She composed and performed the entire soundtrack for Studio Ghibli's 2010 film "Arrietty" (The Secret World of Arrietty).
- Her songs often feature lyrics in multiple languages, including French, English, Breton, Japanese, German, and Italian.
- She began learning the Celtic harp at the age of 15, after being inspired by traditional Breton music.
- Corbel's music frequently blends traditional Celtic sounds with pop, folk, and world music influences.
- She independently released her first two albums, "Harpe celtique & chants" and "SongBook Vol. 1", before gaining international recognition.
Her most defining career moment came in 2009 when Studio Ghibli director Hiromasa Yonebayashi discovered her album "SongBook Vol. 1" and personally requested her to compose and perform the score for their film "Arrietty". This unprecedented collaboration introduced her enchanting music to a global audience and established her international reputation.
Cécile Corbel's legacy lies in her unique ability to blend Celtic traditions with diverse musical styles, enchanting listeners worldwide and bringing the ethereal sound of the Celtic harp to broader audiences, notably through her iconic work with Studio Ghibli.