Manchester Camerata
Group biography
Manchester Camerata is one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras. Based in England’s northwest, it is committed to enhancing lives through music’s extraordinary power to inspire, communicate, educate and entertain. As Manchester’s chamber orchestra, Camerata embodies the energy, innovation and vibrant creativity for which the city has won international fame.
As chamber orchestra in residence at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Camerata offers fresh and imaginative interpretations of repertoire spanning five centuries, from the great Baroque and Classical masterpieces to contemporary classical music. The orchestra presents an annual series here and at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), as well as giving concerts throughout the northwest and beyond.
In June 2007 Manchester Camerata became the first chamber orchestra in the UK to become resident in a conservatoire, developing a programme of joint activity with the RNCM to complement both the orchestra’s performance and learning work, and providing vital learning and experience opportunities for the next generation of musicians. Camerata’s commitment to creative learning in many different educational and community settings inspires an award winning learning and participation programme, bringing live music to all, in particular those who would not otherwise have access to orchestral concerts.
Douglas Boyd, Manchester Camerata’s Music Director since 2001, is increasingly in demand in the UK and abroad. Nicholas Kraemer, the highly respected Baroque specialist, is Permanent Guest Conductor and has been making music with the orchestra for 25 years. Gordan Nikolitch, Leader of the LSO, has been Principal Guest Director since 2006.
Upcoming auditions for Manchester Camerata
Manchester Camerata does not have any upcoming auditions.