Q&A with Anthe Philippides

In July 2021, after a serendipitous encounter with Artistic Director Brendan Joyce, the award-winning First Nations singer/songwriter, Emily Wurramara, joined Camerata as a last-minute special guest. For us it was transformative, but also for our audie …
In Review: Camerata & Lior: Compassion in Brisbane

“Do whatever you can to experience Lior with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.” Leigh B We have been blown away by the overwhelming response to our concert on Friday evening which featured Lior and Nigel Westlake’s moving song cycle, Compassio …
Just announced: Camerata & Emily Wurramara!

Tickets on sale now! After joining us at our performance of Landscapes in July 2021, Camerata is delighted to return to the stage with award-winning First Nations performer Emily Wurramara for a one-night-only performance of spirited storytelling. In t …
Relive Camerata’s Illuminations

As we approach our much-anticipated collaboration with Lior next week, we look back on what a joy it was to bring Illuminations to the stage last month. This glorious, sensual program featuring Britten, Debussy and Elgar, was adored by our audiences an …
More seats released for Camerata & Lior: Compassion plus Lior’s songs announced

Just announced! In our upcoming mainstage concert, Camerata & Lior: Compassion, we will be performing some of Lior’s greatest hits arranged especially for chamber orchestra! As well as the multi-award-winning music Compassion, composed by Nigel Wes …
Camerata announced as 2022 Art Music Awards Finalist

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra is delighted to be announced as a finalist in the 2022 Art Music Awards for Excellence in a Regional Area for our 2021 Emerging Composer Commission in Winton. “Plains Baked Golden in the Morning Light”, by John …
In Review: Illuminations

Our Illuminations concert series on 7, 8 and 9 July in Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba lit up the stage and audiences alike! Explore the photo gallery and the wonderful reviews we received below. Amy Hyslop for classikON said, “A magnificent and uplift …
Camerata joins the Brisbane Festival line-up for 2022

Brisbane Festival has just announced their 2022 program! We are excited to be a part of the Festival once again, including the heartfelt and moving Camerata & Lior: Compassion on opening night, the return of the reimagined Brisbane Serenades and an …
Pop-Up Concert at Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge

We had so much fun on our regional tour last month, and one of the highlights was definitely performing this pop-up concert in Barcaldine, Queensland at the Tree of Knowledge. The tree is memorialised in this spectacular, inspired sculpture by m3archit …
Camerata embarks on our Reconciliation Action Plan

This week Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra took an important step towards Reconciliation in Australia by officially starting to develop our Reconciliation Action Plan. Our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, consisting of staff, artists, …
Introducing Camerata’s new Chair and Deputy Chair

Camerata is honoured to have in our Board experienced and motivated professionals, who guide our organisation. We are grateful for their multi-year commitment which contributes significantly to Camerata’s development. Inevitably though, the time comes …
Camerata announces additional performance of Illuminations in Ipswich this July

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra is delighted to announce we will be performing our upcoming Illuminations program in Ipswich this July, thanks to Ipswich Festivals. On Friday, 9 July, join Camerata with special guest, Soprano Sofia Troncoso a …