CEO Bob Riley wins prestigious ABO/Rhinegold Award—Orchestra Manager of the Year
AWARDS RECOGNISE INNOVATION, FINANCIAL ACUMEN, INDEPENDENCE, AND DIVERSITY IN CLASSICAL MUSIC AT ANNUAL ABO CONFERENCEThe sixth annual ABO/Rhinegold Awards took place last night, shining the spotlight...
View ArticleThoughts from a patron
Patron Eileen Eastwood discusses her experience of Manchester Camerata over the festive season.On New Year’s Day I went to the Camerata’s Bridgewater Hall concert and experienced awonderful...
View ArticleKnown Pleasures: Office of Craig
Introducing our new feature, Known Pleasures, whereby we talk to artists and creatives in the city to discover what music makes the tick. We can't think of a better place to start than with our...
View ArticleMusic in Mind in Longsight
We are currently looking for people living with dementia and their carers to take part in a Music in Mind project at Northmoor Community Centre in Longsight. This is a chance to get...
View ArticleWe are going to Glastonbury!
Manchester Camerata & Haçienda classical with Graeme Park, Mike Pickering to open Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2017 Manchester Camerata and Haçienda Classical with Graeme Park, Mike Pickering are...
View ArticleManchester Camerata wins RPS Music Award for Ensemble
Read more on BBC News - The orchestra that won a top classical music award - for ravingWe have been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award for Ensemble at the annual RPS Music Awards....
View ArticleLaurence Perkins Steps Down
After 43 years with Manchester Camerata, Laurence Perkins has made the decision to leave his post as principal bassoonist with the orchestra. Laurence said: “It has been a pleasure and privilege to...
View ArticleKnown Pleasures: Kim Thompson
Based in the North West, Kim Thompson is a freelance artist specialising in illustration, storyboards and live art. Kim has a reputation as one of the most talented artists amongst the Queer...
View ArticleA Statement from Manchester’s Arts and Cultural Organisations
We have all been deeply saddened at the tragic events of Monday at Manchester Arena. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims, and to all of those affected by this...
View Article#WeStandTogether Concert
All of Manchester’s communities stand together in strength, resilience and love.In this most musical of cities, Manchester’s orchestral musicians from the Hallé, the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester...
View ArticleWe're moving offices to Old Granada Studios, Manchester as of 30th May 2017
If you would like to get in touch please do so at:Manchester CamerataOld Granada Studios (Floor 6)2 Atherton StreetManchesterM3 3GSTel: 0161 226 8696Email: info@manchestercamerata.comDirections here
View ArticleKnown Pleasures - Guy Keeble
Guy Keeble is Head of Commercial Entertainments and Sport at MEN Media and as a veteran of working in Mancunian Media knows a thing or two about the arts scene in this great city. Guy gives us his...
View ArticleWe're hiring - Marketing & Communications Consultant (Part Time)
Marketing & Communications Consultant (Part Time, 2 days per week) Glastonbury openers, UK Ensemble of the Year (RPS Music Awards 2017) and ‘Probably Britain’s most adventurous orchestra’ (The...
View ArticleMusic in Mind News Articles
Our Music in Mind project has been featured in a number of articles recently. As we learn more about art and health as a society, Camerata are continually at the forefront of pioneering Dementia...
View ArticleNew Head of Artistic Development & Programming
Manchester Camerata announce appointment of new Head of Artistic Development & Programming Manchester Camerata announce the appointment of James Thomas as their new Head of Artistic Development...
View ArticleKnown Pleasures - James Thomas
This month's playlist is created by our new Head of Artistic Development and Programming, James Thomas. James joins us from Sinfonia Cymru and has listed some albums he's listening to at the moment....
View ArticleKnown Pleasures - Jane Sorrell
Jane currently works part time in a primary school with special needs children and also volunteers at Manchester Camerata, looking after Patrons. She worked in fundraising and events at the Library...
View ArticleJonathan Moulds given honorary life patronage by Manchester Camerata
We know first-hand just how much the Arts need its advocates, its defenders and its champions. That’s why we have chosen to honour a very special supporter of ours – Jonathan Moulds. As the CEO of...
View ArticleKnown Pleasures - Paul Heathcote MBE
Celebrity chef and Manchester legend Paul Heathcote MBE gives us his list of tracks that he's listening to at the moment. 'Three are fairly recent, music has a great ability to take you to places new...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Camerata in the Community?
Our Camerata in the Community team consists of Lucy Geddes (Camerata in the Community Manager), Gareth Bibby (Camerata in the Community Projects Officer), Emma Arnold (University of Leeds placement)...
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