Camerata Weekender

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, has established itself as a chamber orchestra of national significance with an outstanding track record of artistic achievement. A Company-in-Residence at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Camerata’s vision isto empower artists, inspire audiences, and enrich communities through music.Performing without a conductor, the 18-member core ensemble and their guest artists proudly take full ownership of the music-making in the spirit of chamber music to form a thriving, refreshing and acclaimed voice. Under Artistic Director Brendan Joyce, the group undertakes an annual regional Queensland tour and a subscription concert season in both Brisbane and Toowoomba.Camerata has a reputation for innovation and interesting and adventurous programming. Camerata regularly works with performers outside the 'classical' sector. In 2016 Camerata was nominated for a Helpmann Award forBest Chamber and/or Instrumental Ensemble Concertfor its concertHomefeaturing an all-Australian music program.In 2018, Camerata is Ensemble-in-Residence at HOTA: Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, and Empire Theatres, Toowoomba.