Manchester Camerata has been presenting live music for thirtyfive years and has established an enviable reputation as an orchestra which delivers high quality concerts in a refreshingly relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Based in Englands North West, Manchester Camerata is Chamber OrchestrainResidence at Manchesters prestigious Bridgewater Hall and presents an annual series here and at the RNCM. The Orchestra gives concerts throughout the Northwest region and beyond; Hull, Sheffield, Leeds, Kendal, Whitby, Keswick, Bradford and Stamford being some of the towns in which it will perform this season. Manchester Camerata also enjoys flourishing residencies in Crewe, Colne, Stafford and Ulverston. Douglas Boyd Manchester Camerata’s Music Director since 2001, is increasingly in demand both in the UK and the USA. Nicholas Kraemer, the highly respected Baroque specialist, is Permanent Guest Conductor and has been making music with the Orchestra for more than 20 years. In October 2006 Manchester Camerata announced that Gordan Nikolitch, Leader of London Symphony Orchestra, was appointed to the position of Principal Guest Director. Manchester Camerata’s first two live CDs, recordings of Beethoven and Mahler with Douglas Boyd, have received great acclaim. Manchester Camerata’s most recent CD on the AVIE label was a disc of Mozarts’ Symphonies no.40 and 41, released in the summer of 2006. All are available from all good record shops. Education and lifelong learning are at the heart of Manchester Camerata’s work. Workshops, concerts and coaching involve groups from all sections of the community and are increasingly integrated into our concertgiving activities. Manchester Camerata is committed to bringing high quality live music to all people, in particular to those who would not otherwise have access to orchestral concerts or instrumental tuition. Each year, over 300 education activities take place across the North West, involving children from nursery through to Alevels, adults, special need groups and those already specialising in music. In 2007 Manchester Camerata won the Arts & Business North West “Bravo” Award for Arts, Business and Sustainability. Principal supporters of all Manchester Camerata’s work are Arts Council England and the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, and the orchestra also works with a wide range of other supporters. The Orchestra’s name was inspired by a 16th century group called the Florentine Camerata who met to share ideas and discuss the arts. Their spirit of friendship inspires Manchester Camerata’s approach to all their work.

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