A few words with Michael Gibson

“I realised the Upbeat program would be a great opportunity for me this year…and will be a fantastic way for me to gain some professional performance experience in a supportive and understanding environment…The unconducted nature of Camerata gives it the intimate feel of a chamber ensemble, with the density of sound and dynamic variety of an orchestra. I am looking forward to being part of the ensemble, and I think the collaborative aspect of the group will be of great benefit to my development … [Read more...]

Camerata’s Principal Oboe player Eve Newsome, suggested playing Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll to Camerata’s Artistic Director and Leader Brendan Joyce, who was delighted to feature the piece in our upcoming concert, Camerata & Alex Raineri: Beethoven (15 & 17 Feb).  Eve says, “I suggested [playing Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll] as it is full of love and tenderness, and very beautiful to play and listen to. Wagner composed his piece shortly after their son was born for the birthday of his wife … [Read more...]

Camerata’s Artistic Associate and Violist, Elizabeth Lawrence, has been working hard over the summer to create a brand-new show, “Camerata Caravan”, that takes listeners in retirement villages and aged care centres on a beautiful, nostalgic journey around the world through some fantastic music.  Elizabeth says, “We’ve been touring in regional Australia for over a decade now, which has always included performances in aged care facilities. So, I’ve pieced together a scripted show that collects … [Read more...]

Today we announce that Camerata has been successful in securing, for the first time, Four-Year Investment from Creative Australia. We are extremely grateful to receive this essential and important funding from 2025-2028 which will serve to secure the future and manage the ongoing and rising costs we face as a medium-sized arts organisation with a big vision. This funding will allow us to build on the strong foundations laid down over the past 36 years by investing in the creative talents of the … [Read more...]

Upbeat is Camerata’s emerging artist initiative, fostering the next generation of Queensland musicians, and provides a number of performance and rehearsal opportunities over twelve months to support career pathways for talented graduating or recently graduated artists.  The participants join Camerata to experience life as an Artistic Associate of Camerata, gain valuable industry insight, and be mentored by Camerata’s Artistic Associates. Camerata is pleased to announce the following … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Alexandra Mison, Camerata’s 2024 Emerging Composer-in-Residence! Alexandra is a composer and pianist based in Meanjin/Brisbane and her compositional style is driven by emotive, lyrical melodies. She often finds herself drawing inspiration from nature and little moments in everyday life. Alexandra has composed for a number of ensembles including Vox Llinette, Queensland Youth Orchestra 3, QYO Wind Symphony, Pulse Chamber Orchestra and Sketch Ensemble, and has just completed a … [Read more...]

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra is an unconducted chamber orchestra based in Brisbane, Australia. Camerata is a Company-in-Residence at Queensland Performing Arts Centre and gives around 100 performances annually through a mainstage series, festival appearances, collaborations, regional tours, livestreams, recording, and fundraising activities. Camerata regularly performs as Live Music Partner for Queensland Ballet, and is one of Queensland’s major orchestral services providers. The … [Read more...]

“This was simply sensational..., well done Marian!!! An afternoon well spent, thank you!” Jason Mills, Audience Member. Marian Heckenberg’s SOLD OUT recital was a captivating afternoon of music on Sunday 12 November. In the beautiful surrounds of the François Klaus Studio, Marian shared beloved music that has touched her throughout her travels abroad to music she’s discovered closer to home, accompanied by Stephen Tooke on violin and Alex Raineri on piano.  Marian took the audience on an … [Read more...]

  “I love connecting with students and educators in regional and remote parts of Queensland because I enjoy sharing my knowledge and feel the students and teachers fully embrace the information we exchange during the ROAD program. I always feel so proud of the progress the students achieve in a short amount of time. The local teachers are so supportive of the program and very professional in their approach.” (Marian Heckenberg, Camerata’s Principal Double Bassist and Mentor of Camerata’s ROAD … [Read more...]

Earlier this year, Camerata performed From My Homeland, an all-Australian music program which featured ARIA-award nominated artists William Barton and Veronique Serret. Thanks to QPAC Digital Stage, From My Homeland was released to rent and stream from the comfort of your own home.    As part of this magical program, Camerata performed Frederick Septimus Kelly's Elegy, in Memoriam Rupert Brooke. Watch the full performance which also features William Barton & … [Read more...]