Michael Kennedy has died aged 88
We are deeply saddened by the news that Michael Kennedy, distinguished music critic, biographer and loyal Camerata Patron, has died aged 88. Michael was chief music critic at The Daily...
View ArticleREVIEW: Bill Ryder-Jones, Saint Saviour: The Kazimier, Liverpool
Paul Higham, GetIntoThis, December 2014As the Saint Saviour and Bill Ryder-Jones collaboration rolled into Liverpool, Getintothis’ Paul Higham took in a unique night with two very different but equally...
View ArticleBBC: The Loneliness of Autism
For five years, Manchester Camerata artists have been working alongside practitioners from the Royal Exchange Theatre to deliver Songlines - a special opportunity for young people aged 10-14 on the...
View ArticleArts Professional: 'UpClose' & Personal
UpClose & Personal, Arts Professional, 15/12/14 This season we will be experimenting with simple, sensory ways to heighten the audience’s experience and transform the boundaries between...
View ArticleCD REVIEW: American Record Guide
Top reviews are still rolling in for our recording with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet of Haydn's Piano Concertos, the latest from James A. Van Sant writing in the American Record Guide. The distinguished French...
View ArticleStafford Composer in Residence explores identity of Stafford
In a unique celebration of Stafford's culture, young adults with mental health conditions have been working with Camerata's Stafford Composer in Residence, Katie Chatburn to create a new piece of music...
View ArticleYouth Forum Interview: Deon Davis
'Camerata gets me, each one of us has a connection.' We caught up with Youth Forum member Deon Davis for the lowdown on life in the Youth Forum, what goes on, and the highlights so far... What...
View ArticleREVIEW: Manchester Camerata Strings at the Cathedral
Neil Sowerby, Manchester Confidential, 1 February 2015 Neil Sowerby salutes the blossoming violin virtuosity of Adi BrettOne of the joys of sharing the fascinating musical voyage of Manchester...
View ArticleStunning Strings & Violin Virtuosity
Friday night saw our return to the beautiful Manchester Cathedral, as we welcomed back Booths' pop-up gin bar with open arms. Featuring our leader Adi Brett and a gorgeous programme of Mozart...
View ArticleREVIEW: Stunning Strings & Violin Virtuosity
Friday night saw our return to the beautiful Manchester Cathedral, as we welcomed back Booths' pop-up gin bar for a special concert experience. Leader Adi Brett showcased the rare 1752 Guadagnini...
View ArticleAUDIENCE BLOG: Bizet, Elgar, Mozart
Local entrepreneur and Managing Director of Swiscot, Vikas Shah, shares his experience of our performance in the recently refurbished RNCM concert hall on Wednesday night, featuring our exceptionally...
View ArticleAUDIENCE BLOG: UpClose - Challenging the Senses
Blindfolded at the Royal Exchange1 March 2015, QuietManDave The Royal Exchange on a Sunday afternoon. A very talented Camerata string quartet. Blindfolds, sandpaper, silk, feather, cocktails and scents...
View ArticleMusic in Mind in Salford
Places available for People with Dementia on new Music in Mind programme in SalfordManchester Camerata are offering music therapy sessions for people with an early diagnosis of Dementia and their...
View ArticleCaffè Nero Partnership Announced
Manchester Camerata and Caffè Nero are launching a new partnership with an exclusive after-hours performance at Caffè Nero's Peter Street Store in Manchester.This unique event will take place on...
View ArticleRPS Music Awards - Music in Mind shortlisted
Manchester Camerata's pioneering Music In Mind project for people living with Dementia has been shortlisted for the RPS [Royal Philharmonic Society] Music Award for Learning and Participation.Music in...
View Article175-On Chester On
'175-On Chester On' Opera celebrates 175 years of the University of ChesterMore than more than 350 performers gathered on Monday 11 May at Chester Cathedral to take part in a spectacular mini opera to...
View ArticleKnutsford Promenades 'Texts from the Front'
Schoolchildren from three Knutsford Primary Schools staged their own original mini-opera, ‘Texts from the Front’ as part of the Knutsford Promenades, on Saturday 4 July.Children from Bexton, Egerton...
View ArticleCity Live 2015 Competition
Manchester Camerata will be performing live at MCFC’s City Live 2015 on 5 August at Manchester Central. As well as two 20 minute performances the orchestra will also be performing the soundtrack to the...
View ArticleREVIEWS: Arvo Pärt and Manchester Camerata, MIF15
Our concert with Arvo Pärt as part of Manchester International Festival 2015 was extraordinary.Read the ReviewsThe Guardian Manchester Evening News Manchester Confidential'Playing in...
View ArticleCamerata record with New Order
New Order record live strings for ‘Music Complete’ with Joe Duddell & Manchester CamerataRead more in the Manchester Evening NewsNew Order recorded live strings with composer/arranger Joe Duddell...
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