2025 Emerging Composer-in-residence applications now open!
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 n …
Camerata farewells Executive Director
After over three years with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra in the role of Executive Director, Michael Sterzinger has recently accepted the position of Chief Executive of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Michael will begin that role in Nove …
Job Vacancy: Marketing Coordinator
Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra has an exciting opportunity to join Camerata in the full-time role Marketing Coordinator to support marketing and development activities! Find out more and about how to apply: https://www.seek.com.au/job/783241 …
2025 Upbeat Applications Now Open!
Start your career with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra! Camerata’s history is steeped in offering opportunities to emerging string players, and this was formalised into its emerging artists program (Upbeat) that began in 2017. Camerata’s Upbe …
Camerata releases new album Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings
Just announced: Camerata releases a new album, Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, available across all digital outlets! Tchaikovsky’s famous Serenade is heart-rending and yet leaves us feeling uplifted, moved, and joyous. Camerata interprets his deepl …
Camerata awarded State Luminary Art Music Award
Camerata is delighted to be the recipient of the Queensland State Luminary Award at the APRA Art Music Awards last night! Each year, the Art Music Awards, co-presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre (AMC), celebrate outstanding artists a …
Camerata board member EOI now open
Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra invites expressions of interest for positions on our board. Camerata’s mission is to empower artists, inspire audiences, and enrich communities through music, in a joyful celebration of music and its power to r …
Camerata is a finalist for the 2024 Art Music Awards!
Just announced: Camerata is a finalist for the 2024 Art Music Awards for Excellence in a Regional Area! The APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre (AMC) Art Music Awards is an annual celebration of the national art music community, recognising exce …
Just released: Spirit of the Banana Shire!
Spirit of the Banana Shire, live from Theodore, composed by Camerata’s Emerging Composer-in-Residence Alexandra Mison is now available for streaming! “Spirit of the Banana Shire [is] a wonderful piece of music and I love to think that it was inspired …
A few words with Claire Litwinowicz
“I was particularly drawn to apply for the Upbeat program because I’ve always admired Camerata’s versatility and the way that they perform in both classical and contemporary spaces and work alongside many other Queensland and Australian artists.” Me …
A few words with Ella Beard
“I love playing with Camerata! It’s been very special to get to play in this orchestra. Everyone at Camerata approaches everything they do with such enthusiasm and generosity! I’ve loved the recent tour, getting to play with lots of local musicians in …
Alexandra Mison on Spirit of the Banana Shire
“Being able to meet the audience and see their reactions to my piece, especially in Biloela and Theodore, was such a special and fantastic experience, and I feel very lucky to have been able to do so. It was also lovely to touch base again with the won …
