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MANCHESTER CAMERATA is Chamber Orchestra-in-Residence at Manchester's prestigious Bridgewater Hall and presents an annual series here and at the Royal Northern College of Music.

The Orchestra gives concerts throughout the Northwest region and beyond; Hull, Sheffield, Leeds, Kendal, Whitby, Keswick, Bradford and Stamford being some of the towns in which it will perform this season. Manchester Camerata also enjoys flourishing residencies in Crewe, Colne, Stafford and Ulverston.

Manchester Camerata has been presenting live music for thirty-five years and has established an enviable reputation for delivering high quality concerts in a refreshingly relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

In June 2007 Manchester Camerata’s administrative base will move to the newly built wing of the Royal Northern College of Music, and the orchestra will also begin using the state of the art rehearsal spaces there.

Support for the move comes from Mission, Models, Money, an action research project (to learn more visit www.missionmodelsmoney.org).

Douglas Boyd is Manchester Camerata’s Music Director since 2001, Nicholas Kraemer, the highly respected Baroque specialist, is Permanent Guest Conductor and in October 2006 Manchester Camerata announced that Gordan Nikolitch, Leader of London Symphony Orchestra, was appointed to the position of Principal Guest Director.

The Orchestra’s repertoire spans 5 centuries including Baroque classics, the great Classical symphonies and concertos, and music from the 20th and 21st century chamber orchestra repertoire.

Manchester Camerata’s CDs include recordings of Beethoven, Mahler and Mozarts’ Symphonies no.40 and 41 with Douglas Boyd on the AVIE label.

Education and life-long learning are at the heart of Manchester Camerata’s work. Workshops, concerts and coaching involve groups from all sections of the community. Manchester Camerata is committed to bringing high quality live music to all people, in particular to those who would not otherwise have access to orchestral concerts or instrumental tuition.

Principal supporters of all Manchester Camerata’s work are Arts Council England and the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, and the orchestra also works with a wide range of other supporters.

The Orchestra’s name was inspired by a 16th century group called the Florentine Camerata who met to share ideas and discuss the arts. Their spirit of friendship inspires Manchester Camerata’s approach to all their work.