A few words with Helena Burns

  “I am feeling very lucky to have this opportunity as an Upbeat Artist and I intend to work hard, build on my current skill set and perform beautiful music.” Meet Helena Burns, one of Camerata’s 2023 Upbeat artists! Helena was born in Brisbane and has lived and studied here ever since. She started learning viola at primary school and sixteen years later, she is still working on her craft every day. Her decision to pursue music as a career started from a pivotal moment in grade 10 when … [Read more...]

“Something that resonated from the opening address from Artistic Director Brendan Joyce and throughout the night was the sense of pure fun that radiated out of the chamber orchestra in its performance, with a clear love of what it was doing.” “The power of the cello section proved formidable in [Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro for Strings], and the balance that the viola section displayed was exquisite. It was a work that highlighted the depth and richness of the full chamber orchestra; its … [Read more...]

We are delighted to announce that Rory Smith, Clare Cooney and Alison Smith O’Connell have joined Camerata as Artistic Associates! We could not be more excited to welcome such great musicians and people as artistic associates of Camerata. As Artistic Associates, players contribute to the strategic direction of Camerata, are integral to the process of programming the season of works and provide performance and training opportunities for the next generation of Queensland artists through the … [Read more...]

“Again, what a fantastic evening of music!! Serenade took us both on a journey... I felt like I was bathing in those beautiful notes, so sensitive and joyful.” Paul Boyd, audience member. We opened our 2023 season with two performances of Heartstrings in Toowoomba and Brisbane, and poured love into an eclectic programming that took our audiences on a romantic adventure, together along with Wild Card Mystery Guest Alex Raineri. “A delightful Camerata season opener, [presenting] an eclectic … [Read more...]

  We are delighted to welcome Ray Lin as Camerata's 2023 Emerging Composer-in-Residence! Queensland Music Award winner Ray Lin is a versatile composer, arranger, conductor and orchestrator specialising in music for concert hall and screen. His music has been performed internationally in the US and China; and featured through a range of prestigious local, state and national venues and platforms in Australia, including QPAC, Brisbane City Hall, ABC ME, 4MBS Classic FM, Old Museum Concert Hall, … [Read more...]

“Camerata’s tight unity and interpretative depth can be compared to the Australian Chamber Orchestra." (Gillian Wills, Australian Stage) Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/3ZCcTmA We concluded our 2022 season with two performances of Mozart’s Jupiter in Toowoomba and Brisbane, and together along with Wild Card Mystery Guest Chirai Makoti, took the audience on an enchanting evening, celebrating some of Mozart’s greatest works – his “Jupiter” Symphony and Sinfonia Concertante. “This … [Read more...]

5@5 is a new online initiative in response to the changing times in which we live.   At Camerata, we’ve noticed the constant online news cycle, which for some, can be a little overwhelming. So for 5 minutes at 5pm every day, tune in and tune out from the barrage of online noise.   Get to know our artists and friends (who will be performing from where they are), while they play something to spread a little joy.   Starting Monday 23 March we’ll keep playing each day for as long as you … [Read more...]

Camerata is honoured to have been nominated for four Matilda Awards for our 2019 presentation of When The World Was Wide, co-presented with QPAC. When The World Was Wide is nominated for the following awards: Best Musical or Cabaret The Lord Mayor's Award for Best New Australian Work Best Set Design - Caroline de Lore Best Male Actor in a Leading Role - Tama Matheson The awards ceremony takes place on Monday 17 February - keep an eye out on our socials for announcements on … [Read more...]

Camerata are ready to kick 2020 off with a bang with Austria’s greatest glam pop vocalist Conchita WURST, alongside Australia’s queen of cabaret, Trevor Ashley this February at QPAC. Joined by conductor Michael Tyack and Camerata, Conchita and Trevor will perform their greatest hits, alone and together in the acclaimed acoustics of the Concert Hall with a special appearance by Kate Miller-Heidke. Expect “Rise Like A Phoenix” and other songs from Conchita’s platinum and gold award-winning … [Read more...]

Camerata are excited to once again perform at this year's Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols, presented by the Brisbane City Council. The annual Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will showcase some of Australia’s biggest and brightest talents. Bring the family and enjoy some of your favourite Christmas songs and carols at this joyous and magical celebration of Christmas. Venue: Riverstage, Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City Date & Time: 4:00pm Saturday 7 December Free entry … [Read more...]