Welcome to Season 2023
Brisbane – Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Toowoomba – Empire Theatres
Join Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra in 2023 for a season of uniquely inspiring music all with our trademark innovation, passion, and energy.
Be swept up in the romance of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Serenade for Strings and revel in the Australian heartland with special guests, didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and the captivating violinist Véronique Serret.
Be enchanted by Mendelssohn’s famed Violin Concerto with guest soloist, Queensland-born Catherina Lee, and dive into the mysterious and surreal with Camerata Cinematheque featuring short-films by Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Anthony Lucas.
Season pass holders receive 20% off 4-concert packages and 15% off 2 or 3-concert packages.*
Explore the season and book your tickets now.
Heartstrings
Tchaikovsky’s romantic Serenade for Strings, classic American sounds and passionate music-making.
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 7pm
Concert Hall, QPAC
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7pm
Empire Theatres, Toowoomba
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From My Homeland
Evocative Australian music takes centre stage featuring didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and captivating violinist Véronique Serret.
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 7pm
Concert Hall, QPAC
Friday, 26 May 2023, 7pm
Empire Theatres, Toowoomba
This performance has passed.
Viva Violin
An enchanting evening of music by Mendelssohn and Rossini, featuring Queensland’s own Catherina Lee home from Vienna for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.
Saturday, 5 August 2023, 7pm
Concert Hall, QPAC
Friday, 4 August 2023, 7pm
Empire Theatres, Toowoomba
This performance has passed.
CAMERATA PRESENTS
Orava Quartet in Nocturne
An evening of vibrant and diverse string quartet music, celebrating the launch of the Orava Quartet’s highly anticipated second album.
Friday, 6 October 2023, 7pm
Empire Church Theatre, Toowoomba
Saturday, 7 October 2023, 7pm
The Edge Auditorium, State Library of Queensland
Sally-Ann Djachenko in Recital
Experience the colourful and soulful folk music from the Nordic lands of Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Demark in this intimate recital with Camerata violinist Sally-Ann Djachenko and pianist, Brett Sturdy.
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 3pm
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
Tickets on sale Wednesday, 6 September 2023 from 9am
Marian Heckenberg in Recital
Camerata’s Principal Double Bassist Marian Heckenberg takes you on a musical journey around the world! Joined by special guests, Alex Raineri (piano) and Stephen Tooke (violin).
Sunday, 12 November 2023, 4pm
François Klaus Studio, Thomas Dixon Centre
Tickets on sale Wednesday, 6 September 2023 from 12pm
*Transaction fees apply
Performing without a conductor, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra proudly takes full ownership over their music-making in the spirit of chamber music, resulting in engaging, passionate, and exciting performances. A two-time Helpmann Award nominated ensemble, and recently a finalist in the Art Music Awards for Excellence in a Regional Area (2022), Camerata is known for innovative and adventurous programming, thriving on collaborations with artists across a range of artforms.
More events to be announced in 2023. Make sure you are subscribed to emails to be the first to know.
Creative by Dowling & Dowling Design. Photography by Morgan Roberts.
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