One of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras, Manchester Camerata has established an enviable reputation as an orchestra which delivers high quality concerts in a refreshingly relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

“I felt completely engaged in the performance in a way I never thought possible…The orchestra were outstanding and the informal atmosphere was carried on by their clear enjoyment.” Student Direct review of a recent concert.

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.

Manchester Camerata is Chamber Orchestra-in-Residence at Manchester's prestigious Bridgewater Hall and presents an annual series here and at the RNCM. 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, made its debut at The Proms in 2005 and at The Barbican’s Mostly Mozart festival this summer.

Douglas Boyd, Manchester Camerata’s Music Director since 2001, is increasingly in demand both in the UK and the USA.  Nicholas Kraemer, the highly respected Baroque specialist, is Permanent Guest Conductor and has been making music with the Orchestra for more than 20 years.  In October 2006 Manchester Camerata announced that Gordan Nikolitch, Leader of London Symphony Orchestra, was appointed to the position of Principal Guest Director.

In June 2007 Manchester Camerata’s administrative base moved to the newly built wing of the Royal Northern College of Music, where the orchestra also uses state of the art rehearsal spaces. Our offices are on the first floor on Oxford Road, so make sure you give us a wave as you go past!

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.

If you’re not sure if you’re going to like our concerts try downloading our recent recording of Beethoven’s 4th Symphony free on our website.

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