In Review: Cinematheque (Brisbane)

“A flawless scaffold of soundscapes enhance the irrepressible ingenuity of Brisbane filmmaker Anthony Lucas.” Limelight Magazine Read the full review here. “What a unique and wonderful performance. I found my eyes flitting between the films and the hypnotic perfectly synchronised bows.” Lara Cain Gray, audience member We were spooked, we laughed out loud, our hearts melted… Full of suspense and comedy, last night’s performance of Cinematheque as part of Brisbane Festival brought tears to our … [Read more...]

That’s a wrap for Brisbane Serenades! Wherever you joined us last weekend, thank you! Your bright, smiling, happy faces (not to mention the cutest littlies running around) made it a pleasure to bring the magic of music to your local area. Thanks again to Brisbane Festival for having us for this festival favourite and to the incredibly talented Soprano Nina Korbe who delivered breath-taking performances with us on Sunday. Until next time! … [Read more...]

From My Homeland, is now available to stream on Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)’s Digital Stage!From the comfort of your own home, relive a magical and heartfelt all-Australian concert with Margaret Sutherland’s impeccably crafted Concerto for Strings, Frederick Septimus Kelly’s emotional Elegy In Memoriam Rupert Brooke, Cameron Patrick’s powerful Lines of the Southern Cross and the unforgettable Bushfire Requiem by ARIA-Award nominated artists didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and … [Read more...]

  “[Being part of Camerata as an Upbeat player means] that I can continue my chamber ensemble experience and keep learning more about chamber music playing. I want to become more creative in music-making and contribute everything I can to get the best out of this experience.” Meet Chaeeun Oh, one of Camerata’s 2023 Upbeat artists! Chaeeun was born in Seoul but moved to Australia at the age of 5. She started playing the violin in grade 3, and progressively found that she was enjoying playing … [Read more...]

“I am incredibly excited to be coming back home and to play with Camerata. I haven’t been home in a very long time, and it feels like the right time to be coming back for these concerts. I am incredibly grateful that I am able to return home and get to look forward to playing with everybody again.” Learn more about Catherina Lee, who joins us as a special guest for Viva Violin! “Camerata approaches music making in a non self-serving way and it is always a pleasure to collaborate with musicians … [Read more...]

Over the past 12 months, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra has taken significant steps towards reconciliation in Australia, by officially starting to develop our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – Reflect. During this time, our RAP Working Group, consisting of staff, artists, and board members, came together to reflect, learn, and explore how each of us can contribute to attaining meaningful reconciliation in Australia. We are grateful to our Elder-in-Residence, Aunty Nancy … [Read more...]

Camerata joins Brisbane Festival 2023! Join us for our spooky and surreal family-friendly mainstage concert, Camerata Cinematheque, featuring bespoke short films by Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Anthony Lucas, and the beloved Brisbane Serenades which returns again this year.   Brisbane Serenades sees us celebrate music in some of the city’s most iconic locations and collaborate with Award-winning Indigenous Australian soprano, Nina Korbe, who will join us for some select Brisbane Serenade … [Read more...]

“Matthew Hindson, the composer, based his music firmly in melodic forms from the past to suit the historical nature of the story and borrowed from various genres including baroque overtures, string quartets and even a bush dance. As always conductor Nigel Gaynor and the brilliance of Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra completed the deal. In my opinion, the music, though a perfect accompaniment to the many moods of this ballet, could stand on its own as an important and joyous new … [Read more...]

  “Camerata’s Upbeat program is such a great opportunity to step into the professional world of music. It is a privilege to be selected to take part in this program this year as I know it will equip me and enlighten me to the demands of the industry and will help me to establish myself as an artist.” Meet Emilia Jarvela, one of Camerata’s 2023 Upbeat artists! Emilia is a violinist and was born and raised in Brisbane. As a child, she remembers her brother playing the violin and, as a younger … [Read more...]

“Wonderful to experience live classical music in this remote location…Thanks for all your community work which is life enhancing for all of us.” Barbara Dignam, audience member (Mossman) “Amazing music, lovely musicians, got audiences and local kids involved, great to see how much you contribute to communities.” Vida Tso, audience member (Mossman) During Camerata’s 2023 Regional Tour (29 May to 9 June), 15 Camerata musicians travelled a total of 2,620 kilometres to Proserpine, Cannonvale, … [Read more...]