Toowoomba Strings Workshop

Camerata recently had the pleasure of visiting our second main performance home, The Empire Theatre in Toowoomba. During our time there, we hosted a Strings Workshop for local Year 6 students preparing to transition into high school. This incredible opportunity allowed these young musicians to work closely with Camerata's professional musicians, learning essential skills and techniques that will aid them in their musical journeys. It was a joy to witness the happiness that comes from making … [Read more...]

Camerata is grateful to Queensland Ballet Academy for welcoming us back for this year's Summer Soiree, Academy Showcase. Queensland Ballet presents their extravagant fusion artform of art, dance, and live music called Soirée; a dazzling annual performance season in collaboration with Philip Bacon Galleries and internationally acclaimed artist William Robinson, in 2024. Soirée presents a unique experience for audiences to witness a creative collaboration, featuring choreographic works inspired … [Read more...]

“Camerata captivates the audience with their artistic skill and their joy in playing music.” Tessa Blaber, audience member Empowering artists. Inspiring audiences. Enriching communities. All without a conductor in sight. Experience the wonder and joy that is Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra. Season 2025 is on sale now. Buy more and SAVE with a season pass and receive 20% off when booking 2 or more concerts!* Season 2025 is on sale now in Brisbane and Toowoomba. Camerata & … [Read more...]

A quintet from Camerata is excited to perform at Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) Gala to celebrate their 40 tremendous years of dance from the collective. Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) brings out their exceptional Gala event on Thursday, 7 November 2024 at Calile Hotel. Versatile artists from Camerata, ADC and Opera Queensland will showcase their sensational performances in the evening while raising funds for the collective. Dress with your best outfit and get ready to dance the night … [Read more...]

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra will join Queensland Ballet as their Live Music Partner this week for the highly-anticipated season of Coco Chanel. Camerata is delighted to continue in this partnership with Queensland Ballet and excited to embark on another exciting season together. Acclaimed Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa delves into the creativity, triumph, immorality, and dark opportunism of Chanel’s complex life from orphan to fashion legend in this … [Read more...]

On Thursday 19 September and Friday 20 September, the Orava Quartet performed their concert Orava Quartet: A Dream Within a Dream in Toowoomba and Brisbane! This exquisite evening of music showcased the quartet's "intensity, precision, and incredible teamwork" (Limelight). With a program that showcased music old and new, the Quartet's love of folk-music threaded through. An exquisite evening to celebrate the Quartet's tenth year in residence with Camerata. That’s it for the Orava Quartet: A … [Read more...]

  “Performing with Camerata has inspired me to explore the world of chamber music more. There is something so compelling about seeing a tight-knit group of musicians who share a love of the music they are playing. My overarching goal for the next few years is to perform with the same enthusiasm and energy that Camerata members exude.”    Tell us about your career since you completed Camerata’s 2020/21 Upbeat Program. Are there any performances or projects you worked on or will work on that … [Read more...]

On Thursday 12 September, Camerata returned to the Empire Theatre, to present our highly anticipated concert Camerata, Lou Bennett & Lior: Ngapa William Cooper as part of Brisbane Festival. Toowoomba, a million thank yous for being such a beautiful audience and for your standing ovation! Thank you for all the wonderful feedback you gave us: “Spellbinding, magical, powerful, moving…” were just some of the words you exchanged with us to describe our last performance of Ngapa William … [Read more...]

“Loving, touching and bold, the standing ovation which greeted this performance was well deserved.” (Limelight) “Featuring the new collaborative work Ngapa William Cooper, Camerata's latest programme delivers warmth, drama and virtuosity.” (Brisbane Live Reviews) Last Saturday, Camerata returned to the Concert Hall stage, QPAC to present our highly anticipated concert Camerata, Lou Bennett & Lior: Ngapa William Cooper as part of Brisbane Festival. A special and transcending evening that … [Read more...]

Write for one of Australia’s busiest ensembles! Each year, Camerata appoints a Queensland-based composer in the early stages of their career as Emerging Composer-in-Residence. As a company of national significance, Camerata is committed to presenting new music, especially by its compatriots. During 2023, Camerata performed 17 Australian works including world premieres and released Sunshine Sounds on ABC Classic, which included many commissions of compositions that take their inspiration from … [Read more...]